Saturday, July 30, 2011
As I write this, I am on the plane, about to land in Belize! I am so thankful for everyone’s prayers! So far, everything has gone extremely smoothly and I’m really thankful for that! I know, and continue to pray, that God will prepare the way for us in Bella Vista – I know He has a plan for us there this week and I can’t wait to find out what it is!
I’ve been spending the plane ride trying to sleep and brushing up on my Spanish – trying to prep myself for this week! J After we land, we’ll meet the Gaithers and get ready for the bus ride to “The Dump”. [The compound that we stayed at is in a small town called Dump.] I’m super excited!!! Already missing my family though. L More later.
Evening –
So, for my summary of my first day: I have had a great day! I have had a wonderful time building relationships with others on the team. The biggest thing I’ve noticed today is that it has been really hard for me to not be consumed with myself. I constantly found myself thinking things and then stopping and realizing how selfish that thought was. I have been battling pride and envy, both of which stem from a completely selfish heart. I’m asking God to work in my heart, to refocus myself on Him, so He can accomplish the things He wants to accomplish through me this week.
Tomorrow I’m going to start the day out with prayer and quiet time – something that didn’t get done this morning. I know that was part of my problem today. I didn’t start my day out by focusing on God, so I naturally turned my focus to myself.
Church tomorrow morning, then an afternoon to get rested up for the full week ahead! May all glory and honor for anything that happens on this trip go to God alone! Soli Deo Gloria!!!
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