The time has come, the buzzing starts. It will not be silenced without a touch from the sleeper.....
Wake up little one, wake up! Its a new day, a new beginning. An adventure is awaiting you, if you will only wake up!
One hit....ahhhhh peace and quiet. Five more minutes will make all the difference in the world...close your eyes and sink into that unconscious state. One....the dream is returning, the world out there is becoming clear .....two.....back to where the conversation was left off......three.....what were you saying? Did you really say what i thought you did?....four...say it again just to be sure.....five...times up....you will not hear it again.
Buzz...buzz..no that is not what you were saying..hurry say it again...its too late, you are brought back to reality. Buzz...should I try it again?..buzz...a second hit.....blankets cover your face trying to block out any light. Will it work? Can I return to that place once again.....no, not this time. Life has begun and you can not keep Him waiting any longer.
Someone is drawing you out of your slumber, out of your conformity, out of your imaginary world....a soft voice is gently speaking:"Awaken, my loved one..its a new day, leave the past behind and come to Me. I have something much greater for you than any dream could ever give you. Come be with Me, for I want to fill you and fulfill your desires. In my presence there is fullness of joy, in my presence there is no fear. Courage, freedom, yearning to LIVE, that is what I will give you. When you no longer can go on, I will sustain you! Dont wait five more mintues when you can reach for it NOW! "
Words written to those not wanting to awake, to those that might see life as futile. Life is only futile when you do not draw from the Source of Life: Jesus.
Pray:
The young man who was shot by a gang member a month ago has passed away. He is dancing in the presence of the source of Life!!!
We pray for comfort for his fiance, his parents, his brother...may God envelope them in His arms at this time.
10.22.2008
10.03.2008
A little update!!
Has it really been two months since I got here??!!!
I dont know where the time has gone, but for some reason I feel like I am still in September :)
I have learned so much and have been stretched in a lot of various ways these last 8 weeks.
Every week seems to fly right on into the next as we serve God by loving the El Salvador people. Many of you have asked what exactly it is I do. Maybe a better question is what dont I do :)
During the week I am mostly working with the children. Two nights a week I have the priviledge of teaching them and leading them to Jesus' feet. There has been much rejoicing with this little group!! Four weeks ago four little girls gave their lives to Jesus!! It was such a joy for me to see their little eyes light up with hope!!
A little after I got here, TC and I started a small group for girls once a week. This is one of my favorite times, just sharing with them and hearing their hearts. For now it is a small group, but a very powerful time we have together!
I am also supporting TC with the youth group on Saturdays. We range from 12-20 youth per week. Please be praying for a burning passion in the hearts of the youth here and a real, intimate relationship with our Father.
It seems everywhere I go, God wants me to use the ability He has given me with music. We are very blessed to have a music teacher as the music director, he was the only one though so now I have been able to help him out with the piano and voice. We have had beautiful times coming into His presence with praise!
I have also been given the priviledege to lead in prayer or preach. Honestly, preaching is not something I have ever wanted to do, but it is something that I believe God has wanted to work in my life. Geting out of my comfort zone :)
Since i have been here we have done various activities with the youth such as unite two churches to play soccer, a concert and today we just had our young adult retreat for the first time. It was amazing!! We had about 75 youth from about 4 different churches. Our theme was putting Jesus First in Everything!! A simple statement, but one we constantly need to be reminded to live out!!!!
Thank you for your constant prayers!!! Please keep praying for the girl I wrote about in the last blog. I know that God has been working on her dad's heart as sometimes she is allowed to come, but it is still a struggle as it just depends on what mood he is in. Also be praying for a missionry here who got shot 7 times a week ago. He was taken to the hospital. Last we heard he was not conscious, we are believing for God's miraculous healing!! It is a miracle he is alive!!! Also be praying for some other missionaries who are in contact with him who could be in danger.
Thank you again for your encouragement and all your support!!!!
You are all very very near to my heart!!
I dont know where the time has gone, but for some reason I feel like I am still in September :)
I have learned so much and have been stretched in a lot of various ways these last 8 weeks.
Every week seems to fly right on into the next as we serve God by loving the El Salvador people. Many of you have asked what exactly it is I do. Maybe a better question is what dont I do :)
During the week I am mostly working with the children. Two nights a week I have the priviledge of teaching them and leading them to Jesus' feet. There has been much rejoicing with this little group!! Four weeks ago four little girls gave their lives to Jesus!! It was such a joy for me to see their little eyes light up with hope!!
A little after I got here, TC and I started a small group for girls once a week. This is one of my favorite times, just sharing with them and hearing their hearts. For now it is a small group, but a very powerful time we have together!
I am also supporting TC with the youth group on Saturdays. We range from 12-20 youth per week. Please be praying for a burning passion in the hearts of the youth here and a real, intimate relationship with our Father.
It seems everywhere I go, God wants me to use the ability He has given me with music. We are very blessed to have a music teacher as the music director, he was the only one though so now I have been able to help him out with the piano and voice. We have had beautiful times coming into His presence with praise!
I have also been given the priviledege to lead in prayer or preach. Honestly, preaching is not something I have ever wanted to do, but it is something that I believe God has wanted to work in my life. Geting out of my comfort zone :)
Since i have been here we have done various activities with the youth such as unite two churches to play soccer, a concert and today we just had our young adult retreat for the first time. It was amazing!! We had about 75 youth from about 4 different churches. Our theme was putting Jesus First in Everything!! A simple statement, but one we constantly need to be reminded to live out!!!!
Thank you for your constant prayers!!! Please keep praying for the girl I wrote about in the last blog. I know that God has been working on her dad's heart as sometimes she is allowed to come, but it is still a struggle as it just depends on what mood he is in. Also be praying for a missionry here who got shot 7 times a week ago. He was taken to the hospital. Last we heard he was not conscious, we are believing for God's miraculous healing!! It is a miracle he is alive!!! Also be praying for some other missionaries who are in contact with him who could be in danger.
Thank you again for your encouragement and all your support!!!!
You are all very very near to my heart!!
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