Wow I have not blogged in a long time, and I am so sorry for not keeping everyone updated. Things have been very normal around here. Still teaching English classes, sunday school, helping the youth leaders, evangelism, etc. However, I have noticed some new things... my relationships with the people here are growing everyday, I have a lot less free time, and my walk with God has grown so much stronger than when I first got here. Before I came I expected for my relationship with the Lord to strengthen, and He has proven faithful. When your family and friends are thousands of miles away, you find strength in other ways. When you try to do it on your own, you are only left feeling lonely and week. In the past few months, I have learned that relying on the Lord's strength brings peace, and comfort. This past month, I have clung to the Psalms as a way to strengthen my prayer life. I absolutely love how honest and sincere David is with God. He wasn't afraid to express his frustration, fear and loneliness. He told God when he felt distant and away from his presence. He also gave praise in every circumstance. By David's example I have cried out to the Lord with my whole heart. I feel like we often "sugar coat" our prayers and don't tell the Lord how we really feel. I have done that NUMEROUS times. When we are honest with God, it only hurts us more and distances us from Him. He tells us that he knows our every thought, so why aren't we sincere with Him in our conversations? I have found that I feel more at peace when I talk with God in every worry, frustration, joy, need, thanks. We often go to our friends and family first for comfort, but when we cling to the lord our comfort is much more deep. Sorry this post is kind of scattered. I just wanted to share what the Lord has been teaching me in the last month. I know He is not done with me here, and I am excited to see how he continues to stretch and challenge me. It is through stretching the we become stronger; however, stretching also often brings soreness. But because of our hope in the Lord, we can press on knowing it is for our good. I pray that you also find yourselves being stretched in your faith. I love sharing my journey with you all, but I would love even more to hear your journey. When we share our stories, it only encourages us to continue running the race with perseverance.
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