Well it's official, the background of my computer is consumed with scrolling pictures of Guatemalan children I have never met. Yes, my heart is yearning to be in Guatemala. As of today I have one month until spring break starts with three days added unto that of when I will arrive in Guatemala. Our team just got confirmation today that we have raised ALL of our funds we needed to, how exciting and what an awesome testimony to prayer.
This money covers...
-the costs of 18 team members
-the materials to build 4 houses
-the food, travel, room/board, necessities of living down there
-2 mobile medical clinics to bring into preciously un-reached tribes
-4 water filters which will supply 1 million gallons of clean water for each house
We also were incredibly blessed to receive much more than the $31,500 we needed to raise. With this extra money we are bringing down extra suitcases of house supplies, stuffed animals and toys for the children, and odds and ends needed for the families we will be building houses for. We are also looking into sponsoring a pastor to go to seminary in Guatemala and buying beds for the houses. We consider ourselves so blessed to even be looking into these opportunities and trust that the Lord will guide our decision making process in where this extra money will go. Praise God!
Lately I have been praying a lot about a heart of preparation in myself, those on my team, and the people in Guatemala we will be encountering. I become easily attached and drawn to people, especially children. My heart is already heavy from the thought of being with the people of Guatemala for such a short amount of time and then leaving them as I go back to my undeserving life in America. Yet I have full assurance in faith that this is where I am called to be over my spring break, still not knowing exactly why, but trusting my presence paired with the presence of those I will be with will glorify God. I pray that every fleshly desire I currently have of serving on this mission trip will be seized and my eyes would be unhindered to the beauty of the Lord through Guatemala.
Thank you SO much for all your support both financially and spiritually. It is an overwhelming feeling of the Lord's provision. And how could I not put a few pictures up of Guatemalan children..? Here are some pictures from my best friend Jessica's summer in Guatemala (can't wait till I have my own to share!)..
Labels: faith, God, Guatemala, kids, prayer
