“The first thing I want to share with you about life in prison is the faithfulness of God” were the first words out of Dan Bauman’s mouth this morning as he began to share numerous stories of his life in India, Afghanistan and Iran (only a few places he has lived). In each place God directed and protected him, despite the doubt of his human mind. He challenged me tremendously in areas like depending more on God’s character more than my ability to do something perfect, putting aside my fear because there is no fear that keeps God away or that keeps me from obeying God and knowing that no matter what I do for Him, it only matters that I do it with Him and out of a intimate relationship with Him. So, looking for ways to discover God throughout the day I had a thought, ask God to do my tasks with me! So as I was washing windows, I asked God to join me, and we washed windows. It was just a little thing but it was so cool! I encourage you all to do the same, the results are insane!
Later we had a school meeting to pray over one of the students who needs to go home to her dying father. It was a very sad moment for our school because we love her very much and it is so sad to see her go home, she probably won’t be coming back. But of course, it is understandable for her to go home, she was strong enough to come for a week! Our prayers are definitely with her.
After that meeting we had our first small group bible study! I am in Jessica’s, one of our leaders, and we decided to study John, one of my favorites. In my group are three americans, one british, one german and one dutch. I love being around so many internationals! The challenge this week is to read the rest of John 1 and ask God any questions we have and bring them (and the answers) to the table next monday. I love John but I am ready to read between the lines and see what else God has for me.
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