Not even two months ago, I was in Managua, Nicaragua. A team from my church came down for a week long trip. It was my teams first day in this country, and we were all bright eyed about being in a new place. We worked with a girls home, earlier that morning we went to a church that has my heart, El Faro, and then had an afternoon of fellowship. We went to the Managua mall, walked around a bit and then watched a movie.
What does this have to do with your trip now, you may be asking?
I will tell you!
The last time I was walking around the mall, I was battling some serious issues in my heart. Heartache, and honestly I wanted to cry the entire time I was watching Rango (in Spanish that is). I wanted to turn around and go home. My heart was in my stomach, and I was hurting.
Today we went back to the mall, walked around for a bit before settling into the theater. Being in the same area made all those feelings rush back in. Memories of what had my heart so tangled kept replaying in my mind.
"That was two months ago Samantha"
"Haven't you grown since then?"
"Havent you changed?"
Before we got to our seats, I prayed.
"God, I know you can help me overcome this."
"God, I know I am overcoming this."
"Please help me have victory in this struggle"
We made it to our seats, and I felt a peace. I sat with one of my roommates, giggling and laughing. I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I enjoyed the movie, and wasn't wanting to cry the entire time. I had faith, contentment, and joy.
Psalms 30:11-12
You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Day THIRTY THREE
The past few days have been life as normal. Reading, church, working at E Puente, and finally got the light box done! It was nice getting it done, because apparently Sarah had been wanting one for a while, so it nice getting something done for her that she has been wanting. Its getting hotter here, it seems. As if that was possible.
I havent updated in a while, mainly because life is.. getting routine here, and what could feel like "normal". Which is good, because teams are coming, and apparently that is a hectic week, a mess up to my normal :) So its a good week before that. I have about 12 or so days until I come home. Crazy huh?
Another reason I haven't updated in awhile, is because I feel like what God has been showing me, and teaching me might be a little personal for a blog. But as much as I preach transparency, I need to practice what I preach. So here are some thoughts, and notes from my journal.
Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33
And the peace of God transcends all understanding. Philippians 4:7
"You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men..." Mark 8:33
Be comfortable, and be content with my own identity. I might seem boring, because I'm quiet and serious. Because the majority of my conversations are centered on God, and the other percent is on politics, documentaries, foreign affairs, and artistic nature. But that's how God made me..
Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
Constant renewal of your mind. Romans 12: 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
An excitement, a feeling of seeking, searching, and growing. That I am part of a journey to have the most amazing relationship, to get to know Love even more day by day.
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18
I havent updated in a while, mainly because life is.. getting routine here, and what could feel like "normal". Which is good, because teams are coming, and apparently that is a hectic week, a mess up to my normal :) So its a good week before that. I have about 12 or so days until I come home. Crazy huh?
Another reason I haven't updated in awhile, is because I feel like what God has been showing me, and teaching me might be a little personal for a blog. But as much as I preach transparency, I need to practice what I preach. So here are some thoughts, and notes from my journal.
Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33
And the peace of God transcends all understanding. Philippians 4:7
"You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men..." Mark 8:33
Be comfortable, and be content with my own identity. I might seem boring, because I'm quiet and serious. Because the majority of my conversations are centered on God, and the other percent is on politics, documentaries, foreign affairs, and artistic nature. But that's how God made me..
Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
Constant renewal of your mind. Romans 12: 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
An excitement, a feeling of seeking, searching, and growing. That I am part of a journey to have the most amazing relationship, to get to know Love even more day by day.
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18
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