The little things
“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:9) Man this trip has been about learning that. 
I have seen the things God has set up before us play out in so many ways. He has gone before us, come behind us and covered us throughout this whole trip. Each thing that we did was divinely appointed because each person on this trip played into the mission God had for us with such pure hearts seeking SO hard for Christ.
The entire trip there has been a spirit of love, of unity, and of truly being God’s hands and feet. I have loved walking alongside each person here. Getting to meet the Church of the King staff, as well as working with the ACCC kids. Even on the first day my thoughts were “Man I have never had to fight to serve harder than the ones I’m trying to serve.” The spirit amongst us is so overwhelming of love. We have been pushed….in heat index of over 100, little sleep, and yet we have done nothing but laugh and share in the love that God has for us and look for more opportunities to love.
We have been blessed to meet SO MANY individuals who have shared perspectives and grown us. To see how God is moving here has moved me beyond words. We have seen poverty and hopelessness like I have never seen even internationally. Yet through it all the joy of the Lord has shown and restored hope in places that were so dark. There are some INCREDIBLE people on this trip. I can’t begin to explain how things we thought were going to work out one way indeed turned another, but the entire team was so ready to serve they didn’t care who or how and God used that in such a mighty way!!!
I have to say for me the biggest thing I have seen is the true love of Jesus working perfectly amongst believers. I have been touched so much by the people here, by the team, and by the people we have served. I can see how perfect love truly drives out all fear. There has been a vibe or flow in this trip that has allowed me to watch the idea that what is in your heart outpours from your mouth and your actions come to life in a tangible, visible way.
Jonathan read a verse in a morning debrief the other day that really explains what has been going on around here it says:
Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at it while the radiance was fading away. But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (2 Cor 3:12-17)
Thank you Lord for removing the veil that has covered much of this city, even in our own hearts and allowing us to see your glory SHINE!!!
How beautifully you describe the mission trip! I know that because you have been faithful, He has poured favor on you. I know that now that you are home, your focus will turn to other things. But the mission will remain constant: to follow God and do His will. To be His hands and feet and to honor Him in all you do. Thank you for serving Him and allowing Him to guide your life.