I was thinking of enlightening you on a hilarious story, but
I think that will have to wait on another day, another blog.
I do want to update you all on my spiritual standings. It is
easy for such a driven, goal-oriented person as me, to feel useless after one schedule-less
day. But, I have been reminded (by my previously written goals), that I wanted
this time of my life to be clear of obligations and spend time basking in the
presence of the Lord. It is so easy, here, and back in the states to fill our
lives with “things.” None of this is new to you. But, to intentionally not have
that or do that really requires a daily self reminder to me.
Near to the place where I was taking Spanish classes, I
found a Starbucks. There is nothing like a good cup of coffee, a journal, a
place that feels like home, and time to spend with the LORD. I have been
reading a book written by the guy who founded AIM, on listening prayer. I have been using it more as a guideline for
prompting questions that I process. This has proven to be an excellent way to
deepen my relationship with God. It has been incredible times for Him to speak
to me, and just as the author writes, I find true to myself: every time He
speaks, He confirms His love for me. I have read what I have written in my
prayer journal over the past year, and everything seems to be cyclical. I was
always trying to go deeper in my prayer life and personal relationship with
Him, but I was always praying about the same things. I really feel like being down here, I have
had my eyes opened and my heart has been able to experience a more depth of
understanding then ever have before. My relationship is more personal, I am
able to communicate on a more intimate level, and He is continually teaching me
new things. I have been able to just let go of the drive to be busy (though I
still am on certain days), and just soak up who He is.
So if nothing else comes from this mission trip (which more
will happen), my new level of a relationship with the LORD has been irreplaceable.
