"My soul yearns, even faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God...no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you." -psalm 84:2,11-12
It has been an interesting week. I cant really describe in words what has been going on, but i do know that there is so much more God wants to do in our group. Its been challenging not to get caught up in routine, but remember that we are here for God to use us and love these people. God wants to show our group so much more. He wants us to be a refreshing wind and not just follow in the footsteps of past ywam teams. We are still trying to seek out Gods direction for the ministries we are supposed to do. Im constantly being reminded that i need to die to my own expectations and comfort, that i just need to be willing to do anything, that i need to love others more than myself, and to make the most of each day.
I was really challenged when i read about God being the vine and we are his branches. Ive realized that we need only to remain in God and the fruit will come. We do not need to be focused on the fruit we will produce...but we only need to focus on REMAINING in God. Daily seeking Him and His direction. I know God is growing me up in this time. I know there is so much more he has in store, so much more he wants to do, so much more of his power he wants to show us.
Some random highlights of the week:
1. A Muslim holiday was celebrated last week and there were hundreds of animals that were sacrificed in the streets. i think it was the first time i have seen a live sacrifice...hopefully my last.
2. New years was interesting: I had my first proposal. Didnt really know how to react...he was quite serious about taking me as his wife though. I had to reject the offer even though apparently the man had lots of goats.
3. Our group went to a Mosque yesterday. It was such a heavy spirit that you could feel there. We walked around and prayed for the area. We tried to go inside but it was very busy yesterday, so we are going back another day.
4. We met two other ywam groups when we were sitting in a coffee shop at the mall. It was so random but so good. You can kind of pick out when people are from ywam...they stick out a little bit. It was nice to talk with the other groups though and hear what is going on.
Thats all i can think of right now. Please keep my group in your prayers. This verse encouraged and challenged me to seek God more: "You will seek me and FIND me when you seek me with ALL of your heart."