Hello everyone!
I just wanted to write about what love is and what it costs. So, lately I’ve been really homesick. It’s been really hard at times when I’m missing out on things at home. Now, I don’t usually have fomo, like ever! But, with not seeing anyone from home in six months it has been really hard.
I have also been thinking about why am I doing what I’m doing? I love my life now and it’s better than I imagined, but why am I doing it? Then, today as I was walking out my frustration of having a hard time calling home because of bad WiFi, I realized I’m giving up my life at home to love complete strangers. To tell someone I just met about how much God loves them. To hand wash clothes with a lady in her village to get the chance to pray for her. To play with children who are dying for attention. To hug a lady who just gave up control of the hatred that held her for so long.
I’m giving these things up, because the people back home already know that they are loved, or have already been told about God’s love. There are so many people out there who don’t know. They need to know that they are seen and loved by God who died for them.
If I was living in a place in some far off country and never heard about the love of God, I would want someone to leave behind people who already know they are loved so that I could know that I was loved.
A couple days ago we went to a village in the mountains of the DR, which had a witch doctor and a place of pigeon sacrifice for their sin. When we went there people were so hungry for the Gospel, you could see it inside of them. Yes, it has been a difficult journey, but I am so grateful and would give it all up again to see the joy of watching people be set free by the love of God.
“Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back, is not fit for the kingdom of God.”-Luke 9:62
Praise:
Our squad is going to Turkey in 1 1/2 weeks!
Our team will not be having a ministry host, instead we will follow the Lord everyday!
Even though my back still hurts I can now do things like go hiking, Praise God!
Request:
Continue praying for my back, that it would get in line
That our team will follow the Lord well and people will give their lives to Christ
Our team in general is having a lot of physical ailments
Love y’al!
Great reminder Elizabeth! Thanks so much for sharing and being vulnerable of the real struggles faced on the mission field – but also the reason why it’s worth it. I pray continued healing in your back and strength and joy as you continue the race!
Love you friend! Praying for you as well!
Love you! I feel at home with you! Hugs
Love your perspective and how you sought the Lord for HIS! Can’t wait to see the Lord has for you in Turkey! Hugs and prayers!
Love you Kathy! Thank you and hope to see you soon!
Love you girl!! I am so glad I have you on my team because when I feel homesick you make me feel right at home. Keep on showing Christ love!