Can't believe we're in week seven! Almost the two month point!! Over half way through lecture phase. Just a little more time before outreach and I know it's going to fly!
The past three weeks have been unbelievable! Unbelievably busy & unbelievably incredible. Our speaker for week 4 was Stephanie Murillo and she taught us about the Fear of The Lord. During the week, God spoke lots! One morning we spent at the beach just resting and spending time with God and He brought me to Romans 8. He spoke directly to my heart and I found so much peace. We talked about God's character and what it really means to fear the Lord.
The next week we had Kay Charlotte. She talked about Identity in Christ. I think that was my favourite week of the school so far We talked about the things that hold us from being the people God created us to be and what holds us from seeing ourselves the way God sees us. We talked about pride, being vulnerable, and how important dealing with the past is. We talked about forgiveness and the effects the lack of forgiveness has on us. She spoke life into us and for me, God brought so much freedom through her. Praise God that His yolk is easy and His burden is light. On Friday that week, we went to a cemetery. Sounds weird- I know. When we first arrived Kay Charlotte told us that God has spoken to her to share Romans 8 with us. The very same passage that God spoke to my heart one week before. We spent time there sitting and talking with God. Verse 10 says, "But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness." Being in a cemetery really gives you a solid visual of being dead to yourself- it's probably the best visual there could be! When Jesus said, "Take up your cross and follow me" he meant it to be a one way trip- dying to yourself and living in reckless abandon because of what is ALREADY finished. All things are possible with Him.
Last week, week 6, our theme was Destiny and Calling. Life is about walking hand in hand with Jesus Christ. When you're in that kind of relationship with Him, you're right in the middle of God's will. God didn't create us to accomplish His will, He made us for relationship with Him. The end. We don't ever need to stress about missing God's will or being in the wrong place. If we are where ever we are WITH Jesus and our eyes on Him, we are where we need to be. There is always going to be choices and decisions we need to make in life, but if God has an opinion or a dream for you, He will make it clear to you. He'll bring it around again if you miss it the first time :) We need to be wanting Jesus more than we want to know the future. The secret to discovering our destiny is living with our eyes fixed on Jesus, running towards Him daily. Jesus loves me, because He loves me. I didn't do anything to deserve that love, nor could I ever.
She explained, "If you had children and all day everyday they were running around- cleaning the house, making you food, making you coffee, working all day, giving you money, and building you big beautiful buildings - and because of that at the end of the day they were always exhausted, would that make you happy? No. All you would want for them- your very own children- would be to slow down, take time, sit down, and talk with you. Share their heart. Be close." This is the kind of relationship God wants with us.
I don't serve Him to BE loved by Him,
I serve Jesus because I AM loved by Him.
So, to say the very least- I won't ever be the same :) Life is good. The sun is hot, ministries are awesome, and the joy of the Lord is my strength.
This past weekend we got to finally go visit NPH which was awesome. Loved seeing everyone there.
Fransisco and Junior, some of my NPH babies.
Some of my favourite ladies! Last week the beautiful girl in the blue dress left us after two months of mission building here. She's super and we miss her. Love you Caedy!
Beach day with my sisters :)
Early morning sunrises at the beach appreciating God's creation.
My boy Junior.
Anyways, outreach is coming up really fast! Only one month left! We're really trying to fund raise and we're lacking a lot of money. So if you want to help, please let me know! But our God is Jehovah Jirah and He will provide. He wouldn't have called us to these two countries if He wasn't going to help us get there!
Love you all<3 Hugs from the DR to home. God bless,
Mairi MacP.
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