Journal entry 7 Friday 7/15/22

 

I have been hearing a lot about our prayer walks, how hard it is to talk to others, How intimidating it is or feelings of of fear. But in this verse in Romans 1:16, it says that the gospel is the power of God. 

I have some free time, counted and inventoried the meds and supplies in place of going to the children's ministry today. The guys are at the construction site. I am alone, in my thoughts and work. I have missed this alone and quiet time. Even though I am working, it is good to have the silence in my thoughts. When I was done, I got a text from Meily asking me if I had lunch and she recommended the restaurant across the street from our hotel. I was not going to do anything but eat some peanut butter I had brought but thought that since she recommended it, and she was from Honduras, that I would do it! She really  had to twist my arm on this! So I ventured out to go across the street. It was kinda stressful, because I don't speak spanish and I had my trusty translator app in hand. I was seated and trying to figure out how I was going to order some food, I met a lady who is from Florida there. She actually lives there! I was struggling with ordering with my translator app and this kind lady spoke up and helped me order. I was shocked. I heard English!

So speaking with her, she is from Florida, a professor on sabbatical, and her and her husband have been coming to this area for over 10 years. They loved it so much that they are building a house here and come here every year. How amazing to meet someone at the right time, right place. Well nothing is impossible with God. I was able to talk with her about what our team is doing and about the local church in that area and invite her.

Philippians 2:3 tells us to do nothing out of self ambition, but to have humility and value others above yourself. In Verses 5-11, with our relationships with one another, we are to have the same mindset as Jesus.

Be intentional and aware of those around you.

Romans 1:16; For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

Bendiciones,