March 6, 2012
to journal much, but wish I were. However, I didn’t want to miss the details of
this moment. For at least the last hour, if not more, the woman behind us
shared of God, the Father, His Son, and salvation with the man sitting next to
her. Both Guatemalan…the conversation took place in Spanish.
What a beautiful life. Not just mine, but ours. Ours as
believers and followers, a
missional life… my favorite way to
live. I seem to have the same conversation with friends, who say that they wish
the were missionaries or could do
“missions”. And I’m quick to remind them that while it may sound or appear
glamorous, or that we live on a “spiritual high”, that it is not so. For most,
this is not new information, but we forget that we share the same life. It’s how
we choose to live.
Currently, while my friend, Kristen, snoozes under her blanket
(which I’ve discovered over many
trips with her) she doesn’t travel without, I’m shifting from one hip to
another. One minute, I’m staring out the window daydreaming of all that could
be or will be, the next playing a game of Sudoku. As I rotate to my left hip
with great care, (ouch. my back and leg have been hurting for several months now) I hear the woman sitting
behind us. Her voice quivers, and I realize she is praying for her seat
neighbor, her hand holding his. She rebukes the devil and calls on the Holy
Spirit, Father God, and Son, Jesus.
This trip might be for Purchase Effect, but Kingdom work
will be done. I’m grateful for the reminder and example of my sister behind us.
Is this a mission trip? Ha. Always. Everywhere I go…it’s a mission trip.
Thanks for partnering with me as I go, do, and be.
…and now I switch hips once again. Can you add my physical
discomfort to you list of things to pray for? Thx. All I want is immediate
healing. I know it’s not too much to ask for. He has done greater things.
Love this — what a beautiful story … praying … thank you, Lord. Love you!
I am praying for you and Kristen – that you will have opportunities to share your faith as you meet the right people and reconnect with others in Guatemala. Also, that you will get a few hours for some R&R. xoxoxo Mom
Thanks for the reminder of the missional life. I know you are living yours well.
Thanks for a beautiful story. It’s fun traveling with you.
Joe
Praying for you & for Kristen…in English.
Thanks for giving us a peek into this missional life you lead.
And the reminder that God has his kids everywhere doing this life thing. It’s not all up to us.
Peace.
Thanks for sharing!
Praying for healing in Jesus’ name…
Will you get a chance to look in on Pedrito?
Praying for you and Kristen. Thank you for all you do to continue to spread the Word of our Lord and Saviour!!!!! Miss you!
What a lovely intimate moment! My heart is warmed.
Connie, It’s so good to hear of your adventures. I am going to Jake’s 2nd wedding this month. I pray that he has learned some new things in these years.He has been to Africa twice & will go to Mixico for his honeymoon. I’m also going to Purto Rico in April. Ella