God's Glory

GOD IS AMAZING!!!

I know I keep saying that and people may believe that I am just on a mountain top because I am on a missions trip... but here is the thing, a lot of things keep getting thrown my way and I am working a full time job so I feel like I am more a part of the world than other mission trips have made me feel... I hope that makes sense.

But nevertheless, trials have turned into blessings and God has reminded me of the Joy and Comfort that HE provides me. My car issue is a big part of my life because everyday I have to depend on others for rides places (and the GOBA 2007 team is known for their tardiness, which isnt a good thing)... and I just paid $400 for my car to be taken away to car heaven bc it was totaled... and I still am praying for God to give me a way to get a new car. It is harder at times than others... esp like today when Suzette asked me to drive her car home from the lake (a treat for the GOBA team), it reminded me of how much I love to drive places... I think it makes me feel free..... OKAY BUT FOR THE BLESSING ... God turned it into a witnessing opportunity. The friends I talked about in the last entry just found out about the wreck bc I didnt really talk about it. Sheena and another guy that works at the hotel thought i should be upset and they were angry FOR ME since i wouldnt get angry... They were baffled at my calmness and contentment over the whole situation. I was totally honest and told them that it was hard for a couple of days but I saw it effecting my work, my relationships, and most importantly my relationship with God... and so I gave it over to him and He has taken care of me.... They were so shocked and kind of took a step back. It was such a God moment and I praise Him for the opportunity to show how far God's grace can go........ The last few days they have been making comments about me and they dont understand why I am always so nice to them and always so happy bc I am too cheerful for them at times... Let me tell you, this is all God if that is what they see bc the job itself is hard and a lot has been going on so some days are so tough to get through at work and I have been miserable at times, I just keeP reminding myself that I should act Christlike and share his love when I can, so if they see any good in me, it is God's strength and guidance the whole way!!!

And as far as Kid's Club is concerned... Three families from my pool asked about churches in the area and Nathan (my KC partner) and I hooked them up with our supervisor Suzette who took them to her church this morning!!! SO EXCITING!!!

Other than that, I am seeing a lot of things (little things) happen at GO church... As I work in the children's department, helping run the show so Amanda can take time off, I keep being needed in the 3 yr old area and there is a little boy that has had a lot of issues medically (he drowned and was pronounced dead but then was revived) and he has attachment problems with his mom and i know his parents need that time in church to rejuvinate themselves so I went in to try to help and he let me hold him (a rare thing for him) and for the rest of the day, I was the one he would stay with without crying... God used me in other little ways... I somehow get the crying kids to comfort each week but it is cool bc that is what I am good at. I love hanging out with the youth too... they are so cool!!!

There may be other cool God stories but I cant think of them all!

Prayer Requests:

1. Car: I have no idea how I will get a car but I am praying for God to take control and guide me the right direction. The team wants to try to help raise money for the cause bc I really do need a car and being a missionary for a year doesnt give me much money... and Jazz doesnt have a lot of money to give me so we need lots of prayers (and ideas too)

2. Comfort: Someone dear to my heart is hurting and i cant help. also i am learning i cant fix things so I have to lift up my friendships and things they go through and we go through together up to him and everything is in his PERFECT will. Also I am missing my friends and church family at home (even though I love it here)

3. Guidance: as I prepare to leave in 3 1/2 weeks and the next steps and any friendships here they may be beneficial and a blessing to carry with me wherever I go.