El barco se mecía de un lado a otro, habían varios de los hombres con sus cabezas fueras del barco vomitando (probablemente los que no eran Pescadores) La queja seguramente no faltaba, “Donde esta Jesús en los momentos que lo necesitamos mas?” ¿Porque nos mando sin El?” “Mejor hubiera sido morirnos al nacer…?” Palabras dichas en tiempos de tribulación y angustia.
De repente…….los mas enfermos empiezan a ilusionar!! Pero cuando los otros también lo ven saben que no son ellos, sino que si había una fantasma caminando sobre las aguas!!! Un fantasma que hablaba con una voz que reconocían…la voz de Jesús.
Se puede escuchar los gritos hasta las aldeas de Jerusalén!!! Los hombres gritan, saltan y uno llamado Pedro (el mas atrevido) salta tanto que se cae en el agua…bueno en verdad no se cae....Lleno de emoción, ya no se puede contener y le pregunta a Jesús, “Jesús, Jesús, Puedo? Puedo Caminar hacia ti sobre el agua….dime que si!! Dime que si!!!
Jesús (hombre de pocas palabras) responde con una sola palabra, “Ven!”.
Jesús nos dice a todos los que se atreven, “Ven!!” . Sacuda ese miedo, la inseguridad, la critica, quita de ti las palabras…..”no puedo” y solo, “Ven!”
Enfoca tus ojos en Jesús y salta del barco. Veras que si puedes caminar sobre las aguas y si un pie se empieza a hundir Jesús te agarrara de la mano.
Solo uno de los 12 discípulos tuvo la valentía de saltar los demás se quedaron con el remordimiento, preguntándose: “y que hubiera pasado si yo también hubiera saltado? Porque no salte yo?”
No cuentes tu la historia de otro!! Tu has historia!! No te quedes con el “hubiera…..”!!! Tu se el UNO que VA!!
Atrévete a saltar!!
9.24.2008
9.19.2008
"Broken Guitar"
In the corner of a three story house there sat a broken guitar...to all eyes it appeared to be of no use. Some would say it was just taking up valuable space, others would walk on by not giving it a second thought.
There was one, though, who never hesitated to pick up this forgotten instrument. To him it was a unique instrument awaiting the touch of one who had the skill to play. While all others only saw a 'broken guitar' he saw its potential, he played it skillfuly hearing the strange, beautiful sounds resonate from inside.
Two different pairs of eyes:
One pair of eyes looked through pre-concieved glasses, judging from the outward appearance, expecting the worst.
The second pair of eyes peered through fastly different glasses, seeing what no one else could see, expecing the best.
(Inspired by my twin brother, Dan)
There was one, though, who never hesitated to pick up this forgotten instrument. To him it was a unique instrument awaiting the touch of one who had the skill to play. While all others only saw a 'broken guitar' he saw its potential, he played it skillfuly hearing the strange, beautiful sounds resonate from inside.
Two different pairs of eyes:
One pair of eyes looked through pre-concieved glasses, judging from the outward appearance, expecting the worst.
The second pair of eyes peered through fastly different glasses, seeing what no one else could see, expecing the best.
(Inspired by my twin brother, Dan)
9.18.2008
"Persevere My Child"
What do I do? I feel so alone! What if I just run away? My family probably wouldn't even care, oh they would notice and my dad would go searching for me only to find me and hit me again.
Why does he treat me so badly? it seems so unfair, my sister is gone all day-he doesn't say a word to her, but I go to church and he hits me........
A phone call, a listening ear, tears shed...do you feel better now dear one? You are not alone! Prayers are being said for you and God is answering each one! Your dad will come to the feet of Jesus, God will give you wisdom in knowing how to follow Him and also be the best daughter you can be, your love for God has not gone unnoticed! He is pleased with you and His heart breaks for you, "Persevere my child, your not alone! I am with you and will always be!!!"
Do I understand what she is going through? I can try, but my life has been drastically different than hers, God sure understands though!He is working together all things for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose!!
There are many stories like this one, but this one is near to my heart right now. She is one of our girls in the youth group. She has especially formed a close bond with me and loves giving me hugs and staring at me like I am some strange person from another planet :)
God definitely has a purpose for her life that is way beyond her imagination and Satan does not want to see it accomplished. Yesterday, was her first day for her to go evangelising with us! And once again yesterday, her dad hit her after she came home from church.
Please pray for her, that bitterness will not grow in her heart instead that God would fill her with love for her dad. Please pray that God gives us wisdom in knowing what to do. And most of all that God will draw her dad to His feet!!!
We serve a God of miracles. What seems impossible to us is way beyond possible for Him!!!
Why does he treat me so badly? it seems so unfair, my sister is gone all day-he doesn't say a word to her, but I go to church and he hits me........
A phone call, a listening ear, tears shed...do you feel better now dear one? You are not alone! Prayers are being said for you and God is answering each one! Your dad will come to the feet of Jesus, God will give you wisdom in knowing how to follow Him and also be the best daughter you can be, your love for God has not gone unnoticed! He is pleased with you and His heart breaks for you, "Persevere my child, your not alone! I am with you and will always be!!!"
Do I understand what she is going through? I can try, but my life has been drastically different than hers, God sure understands though!He is working together all things for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose!!
There are many stories like this one, but this one is near to my heart right now. She is one of our girls in the youth group. She has especially formed a close bond with me and loves giving me hugs and staring at me like I am some strange person from another planet :)
God definitely has a purpose for her life that is way beyond her imagination and Satan does not want to see it accomplished. Yesterday, was her first day for her to go evangelising with us! And once again yesterday, her dad hit her after she came home from church.
Please pray for her, that bitterness will not grow in her heart instead that God would fill her with love for her dad. Please pray that God gives us wisdom in knowing what to do. And most of all that God will draw her dad to His feet!!!
We serve a God of miracles. What seems impossible to us is way beyond possible for Him!!!
9.11.2008
El Salvador
TC and I helping to cut down the mango tree :)
(This post will be in both English and Spanish. For lack of time, not all will be transalated. So sometimes I will write in English and other times I will write in Spanish...if there is a post you would like to read but can not understand, find a friend to transalate it for you :)
(Este poste estará en inglés y español. Por falta de tiempo, no todos serán interpretados. Así que a veces escribiré en inglés y aveces escribiré en español. ..si hay un poste que usted quiere leer pero no puede, podria encontrar alguien amable quien te lo interprete :)
Walking in the drizzle, guards staring: "What are these girls doing getting wet?" More like trying to get wet. "Trying" not succeeding too well. Just moments ago it was pouring, but as soon as TC and I decided to go have some fun in the rain and walked out the door, it stopped ;)
Its ok, though, i am sure we will have plenty of opportunities as it is the rainy season here. The days are very hot, but most evenings are cooled with the noisy tropical storms. It sounds like a battle going on in the heavens!
The days have turned into weeks and the weeks have already turned into a month!! yep, i have been in El Salvador a little over a month now! Each day has been an adventure, some days its a hidden adventure (all seems quiet on a day off, yet there is a battle in the heavens for souls yet to be won for Christ).
I wont forget my first day here as I got to cut down a mango tree!! Sounds exciting huh??? it was, although i didn't get to climb it or use a chain saw or a saw...no my job was stripping the branches of their leaves. Still exciting, though, as I got to know my new family and friends!
I am sure many have asked and are asking what in the world is she doing in El Salvador??? and why there out of all places?? Great questions....first of all, I never thought of coming here...nope never. But God sure had thought it. Since He is the reason I live, it really is not a huge surprise i am here. I have seen God orchestrate everything so perfectly in me coming here...I didn't say everything is perfect because that would be creating a false ilusion, but it is so clear that I am supposed to be here. Before making this leap, God confirmed this decision various ways.
Here is a quick summary of His confirmations:
1. Dec of 07 I asked God to send me somewhere where they were asking for help. This family was asking for a young lady to come help their daughter (TC) with the youth.
2. It is easy to be willing but, their is always the obsticale of finances. My request, "God, if possible, send me without having to raise support. However I will do what it is You ask of me." His answer, " I am your provider, you dont have to worry about how you will get there." I haven't worried about it and He has provided!!
3. A week before this opportunity arrived in my lap, I was telling God that I would like to work with a young lady about my age. I am working alongside TC, she is 1 yr older :)
4. Last, but definitely not least....."God, I will only go if both of my parents have peace about me going.". Unexpectly, my mom was more excited about it than I was...my dad...well...he wasn't as excited at first, but it didn't take him long to know that this was what God wanted. As soon as he gave me the ok and said, "call them", I called them. Up untill then, i had refused to act in anyway. That was the last confirmation and from there..well God has brought me here. :)
There is much to say about the adventures of every day, but for now I will leave you in suspense. ;)
I will soon be posting pics!!
Caminando en la llovizna, los guardias que miran fijamente: ¿"Qué hacen estas chicas mojandose"? Más bien tratando de mojarnos. "Tratando" y no teniendo mucho éxito. Justo hace momentos los cielos hechaban torrentes de agua, pero tan pronto como TC y yo decidimos salir a divertirnos en la lluvia y salimos, paró;) Esta bien porque estoy segura que tendremos muchas oportunidades de jugar en la lluvia como es la estación de lluvia aqui. Los días están muy calientes, pero la mayoría de las tardes son refrescadas con las tormentas tropicales!! Tormentas muy ruidosas! ¡Suena como una batalla que pasa en los cielos!
¡Los días se han vuelto semanas y las semanas ya se han vuelto un mes!! sí, he estado en El Salvador un poco mas que un mes ahora! Cada día ha sido una aventura, aunque algunos días una aventura ocultada (todo parece la calma en un día libre, mas hay una batalla en los cielos para almas que necesitan ser ganados para Cristo).
¡Nunca olvidare mi primer día aquí! Tuve la oportunidad de cortar un árbol de mango!! Suena emocionante no? Bueno si lo fue, aunque no lo trepe, ni utilize una cadena para cortar.. ..mi trabajo fue quitar las ojas de las ramas. ¡Todavía estuvo emocionante, como pase ese tiempo conociendo mi nueva familia y amigos!
¿Me imagino que muchos han preguntado qué rayos hace ella en El Salvador??? y por qué fue alli y no a otro pais?? Buenas Preguntas ...nunca pensé venir aquí. .. nunca. Pero Dios seguro lo había pensado y como El es la razón que vivo, realmente no es una sorpresa que estoy aquí. He visto la mano de Dios en todos los detalles mí viniendo aquí. ..no digo que todo es perfecto porque eso estaría creando un ilusion falso, pero es tan claor que Dios me quiere aqui. Antes de hacer este salto, Dios confirmó esta decisión varias maneras. Aquí está un resumen rápido de Sus confirmaciones: 1. Diciembre de 07 pedí que Dios me enviara a un lugar donde pedían ayuda y la familia con quien estoy estaban pedíendo a una señorita para venir a ayudar su hija (TC). 2. Es fácil estar dispuesta pero, pero siempre llega la realidad de las finansas. Mi petición, "Dios, si es posible, enviame sin tener que levantar apoyo. Sin embargo yo haré lo que pidas de mí". Su respuesta, "soy tu proveedor, no te tienes que preocupar por cómo llegarás". ¡Yo no me he preocupado por ello y El ha provisto!! 3. Una semana antes que llegó esta oportunidad, yo le decía a Dios que querría trabajar con una señorita acerca de mi edad. Trabajo juntamente con su hija TC, solo es 1 ano mayor:) 4. Por ultimo y mas importante le dije a Dios....”, sólo iré si ambos de mis padres tienen la paz acerca de mí yendo".. Inesperadamente, mi mamá fue mas emocionada que yo...mi padre ...... pues el no estubo tan emocionado, pero no paso mucho tiempo hasta que se dio que esto hera de Dios. Tan pronto como él me dijo, "llamalos", los llamé. Hasta ese entonces, me había negado a actuar porque queria estar cierta 100% que esto hera de Dios. Eso fue la última confirmación y de allí.. Dios me ha traído aquí. :)
Hay mucho que decir acerca de las aventuras de cada día, pero por ahora los dejo en ansiedad. ;)
Ya estare poniendo fotos!!
(Este poste estará en inglés y español. Por falta de tiempo, no todos serán interpretados. Así que a veces escribiré en inglés y aveces escribiré en español. ..si hay un poste que usted quiere leer pero no puede, podria encontrar alguien amable quien te lo interprete :)
Walking in the drizzle, guards staring: "What are these girls doing getting wet?" More like trying to get wet. "Trying" not succeeding too well. Just moments ago it was pouring, but as soon as TC and I decided to go have some fun in the rain and walked out the door, it stopped ;)
Its ok, though, i am sure we will have plenty of opportunities as it is the rainy season here. The days are very hot, but most evenings are cooled with the noisy tropical storms. It sounds like a battle going on in the heavens!
The days have turned into weeks and the weeks have already turned into a month!! yep, i have been in El Salvador a little over a month now! Each day has been an adventure, some days its a hidden adventure (all seems quiet on a day off, yet there is a battle in the heavens for souls yet to be won for Christ).
I wont forget my first day here as I got to cut down a mango tree!! Sounds exciting huh??? it was, although i didn't get to climb it or use a chain saw or a saw...no my job was stripping the branches of their leaves. Still exciting, though, as I got to know my new family and friends!
I am sure many have asked and are asking what in the world is she doing in El Salvador??? and why there out of all places?? Great questions....first of all, I never thought of coming here...nope never. But God sure had thought it. Since He is the reason I live, it really is not a huge surprise i am here. I have seen God orchestrate everything so perfectly in me coming here...I didn't say everything is perfect because that would be creating a false ilusion, but it is so clear that I am supposed to be here. Before making this leap, God confirmed this decision various ways.
Here is a quick summary of His confirmations:
1. Dec of 07 I asked God to send me somewhere where they were asking for help. This family was asking for a young lady to come help their daughter (TC) with the youth.
2. It is easy to be willing but, their is always the obsticale of finances. My request, "God, if possible, send me without having to raise support. However I will do what it is You ask of me." His answer, " I am your provider, you dont have to worry about how you will get there." I haven't worried about it and He has provided!!
3. A week before this opportunity arrived in my lap, I was telling God that I would like to work with a young lady about my age. I am working alongside TC, she is 1 yr older :)
4. Last, but definitely not least....."God, I will only go if both of my parents have peace about me going.". Unexpectly, my mom was more excited about it than I was...my dad...well...he wasn't as excited at first, but it didn't take him long to know that this was what God wanted. As soon as he gave me the ok and said, "call them", I called them. Up untill then, i had refused to act in anyway. That was the last confirmation and from there..well God has brought me here. :)
There is much to say about the adventures of every day, but for now I will leave you in suspense. ;)
I will soon be posting pics!!
Caminando en la llovizna, los guardias que miran fijamente: ¿"Qué hacen estas chicas mojandose"? Más bien tratando de mojarnos. "Tratando" y no teniendo mucho éxito. Justo hace momentos los cielos hechaban torrentes de agua, pero tan pronto como TC y yo decidimos salir a divertirnos en la lluvia y salimos, paró;) Esta bien porque estoy segura que tendremos muchas oportunidades de jugar en la lluvia como es la estación de lluvia aqui. Los días están muy calientes, pero la mayoría de las tardes son refrescadas con las tormentas tropicales!! Tormentas muy ruidosas! ¡Suena como una batalla que pasa en los cielos!
¡Los días se han vuelto semanas y las semanas ya se han vuelto un mes!! sí, he estado en El Salvador un poco mas que un mes ahora! Cada día ha sido una aventura, aunque algunos días una aventura ocultada (todo parece la calma en un día libre, mas hay una batalla en los cielos para almas que necesitan ser ganados para Cristo).
¡Nunca olvidare mi primer día aquí! Tuve la oportunidad de cortar un árbol de mango!! Suena emocionante no? Bueno si lo fue, aunque no lo trepe, ni utilize una cadena para cortar.. ..mi trabajo fue quitar las ojas de las ramas. ¡Todavía estuvo emocionante, como pase ese tiempo conociendo mi nueva familia y amigos!
¿Me imagino que muchos han preguntado qué rayos hace ella en El Salvador??? y por qué fue alli y no a otro pais?? Buenas Preguntas ...nunca pensé venir aquí. .. nunca. Pero Dios seguro lo había pensado y como El es la razón que vivo, realmente no es una sorpresa que estoy aquí. He visto la mano de Dios en todos los detalles mí viniendo aquí. ..no digo que todo es perfecto porque eso estaría creando un ilusion falso, pero es tan claor que Dios me quiere aqui. Antes de hacer este salto, Dios confirmó esta decisión varias maneras. Aquí está un resumen rápido de Sus confirmaciones: 1. Diciembre de 07 pedí que Dios me enviara a un lugar donde pedían ayuda y la familia con quien estoy estaban pedíendo a una señorita para venir a ayudar su hija (TC). 2. Es fácil estar dispuesta pero, pero siempre llega la realidad de las finansas. Mi petición, "Dios, si es posible, enviame sin tener que levantar apoyo. Sin embargo yo haré lo que pidas de mí". Su respuesta, "soy tu proveedor, no te tienes que preocupar por cómo llegarás". ¡Yo no me he preocupado por ello y El ha provisto!! 3. Una semana antes que llegó esta oportunidad, yo le decía a Dios que querría trabajar con una señorita acerca de mi edad. Trabajo juntamente con su hija TC, solo es 1 ano mayor:) 4. Por ultimo y mas importante le dije a Dios....”, sólo iré si ambos de mis padres tienen la paz acerca de mí yendo".. Inesperadamente, mi mamá fue mas emocionada que yo...mi padre ...... pues el no estubo tan emocionado, pero no paso mucho tiempo hasta que se dio que esto hera de Dios. Tan pronto como él me dijo, "llamalos", los llamé. Hasta ese entonces, me había negado a actuar porque queria estar cierta 100% que esto hera de Dios. Eso fue la última confirmación y de allí.. Dios me ha traído aquí. :)
Hay mucho que decir acerca de las aventuras de cada día, pero por ahora los dejo en ansiedad. ;)
Ya estare poniendo fotos!!
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