We have now reached the 4 day mark of no water-once again!
I have killed more bugs in the last 48 hours then I have in my life! My nightly routine is going into my room and looking for any flying thing that may even resemble a bimbee in the slightest way and smashing the heck out of it!
It wasn’t until Sunday that I finally felt comfortable enough to stay here for a year. I feel confident that I may actually be able to do this. I’ve found an american grocery store, an american hamburger place that screams pinterest decor, internet, a church I finally get to be a part of and go to, and a view like this at sunset just outside of my compound door:
(Yes this is the fence surrounding the dump-it also took 40 minutes to upload this picture...)
This morning I sat with the small group leaders of Transformation Love and had bible study. A little over 3 months ago Transformation Love pulled out of the church we were a part of. Because of that the volunteers, beneficiaries and staff of Transformation Love were exiled from the church. For many of them that has been their church, friends and family for years(some for life). I didn’t fully grasp the pain until today, when we told the small group leaders that we have approved money to begin a Transformation Love church on our compound. The man sitting next to me, who just happened to be a former elder of the church, raised his hands and cried out “Amen! Glory to God” Shortly after I glanced over and noticed tears running down his face. This man of God who desires nothing more then to bring people further into Christ’s kingdom, has been in pain. He has had backs turned on him and has been “lost”.
I couldn’t help but think of that sunset view yesterday, Easter. I can’t even imagine what that day looked like, the day of his resurrection thousands of years ago. The day our Lord and Savior rose again after having backs turned on him. After he was beaten and bruised for the sins of this world. My heart was torn yesterday and this morning thinking about how many have not heard how dearly loved they are. So many are lost.
Despite no water, off and on electricity, bimbee attacks, and missing my family and friends, I am so thankful to be in the presence of these people. I have a chance to watch the Lord mend their hearts and bring a place for them to worship together once more. I have the chance to watch them be Transformed by love.
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