Transition, no matter how hard you try to make transition easier it is by nature difficult but necessary. We are now professional movers and after playing musical beds for 3 weeks we finally have everyone in their own bed and hopefully they will keep these beds for awhile. We have been going at break neck speed for almost 3 weeks and as always it finally takes it toll and we learn to surrender fears, anxieties and misappropriated expectations to the beautiful feet of Jesus. Picture with me the beautiful scarred feet of our Lord and then try not to surrender your worries, is it possible?
I got to fulfill a life long dream of studying Spanish in another country. Our family spent a week in Antigua as students and this was such an amazing experience for me personally. I got to see this beautiful city from the perspective of a traveler, and I have not appreciated the beauty and diversity of Guatemala
Our students will be arriving next week and that is always exciting for our kids. They have been restless and fighting a lot; getting used to home schooling and being away from the comforts of home. This area is a huge prayer target for us. When the kids are at peace we have peace too. They have their own trials and ups and downs and it is a challenge to allow room for everyone's difficulties while learning to embrace God’s will for our lives. Please pray, my desire is that we serve God as a family and that each of us will feel at home here in Guatemala
I have to share with you one amazing missionary story. This morning I woke up at 6:30 because I felt the Holy Spirit leading me to go to the “Friends of Jesus” breakfast. ( for those who are not familiar with this term; this is what I renamed the prostitutes breakfast ministry). I got up and quickly got ready and squished into the front of the van beside Karla (leader of the ministry) and we were off, like so many times before. We pick up the women from the bars around 7:00 am and then feed them breakfast, have worship, share multiple testimonies and pray with them all before we have to have them back by exactly 9:00 am. This is the most amazing part and everyone who has been involved in this ministry can attest to this, God miraculously holds back time for us. We were able to have three women share with translation, serve breakfast and coffee, sing worship songs and minister to the women. I have been in ministry for 17 years and I know this is not humanly possible in 2 hours, but we do it every time and leisurely as well. As I was praying for a couple of Jesus’ friends I felt such oppression and deep emotional pain. I did not feel we had broken through. Karla asked if I had something to say and I said no sadly and walked away. Then a few minutes later, unplanned the Lord gave me a word and Karla and I delivered it seamlessly like their was no translation. The intimacy of the Spirits words through the testimony of brokenness in my life brought a river of love and healing into the room. When we were leaving many of the women came over to me to receive a hug from the very arms of Christ. It is hard to explain with words the intimacy and transparency that enveloped the room. I held them like long lost daughters who came home from far away lands. This is the picture; we are God’s long lost children and he sent his very own Son to bring us home. Walk in eternity today and be the hands, the feet, the arms, the eyes, the ears and the very heart of Jesus.
Kerry
Fe Viva World Missions
011 502 4688 1494 (Guatemala
Wow, Kerry.
ReplyDeleteI am finally getting a chance to catch up on your blog. I am always amazed at the receptiveness of those people, of foreigners (you!) spreading God's love. That must be such a great assurance to you and your family that your relocation is part of His plan.
I realise that you've been doing this for many years now, and now that you have become so fluent in spanish, you probably feel quite at home in Guatamala. Do you have plans to return to Canada, or is this a more permanant move?
Anyway, I'll have to follow your blog regularily - it's great to read about your experiences and revalations. I think of you and your family often. I will remember you guys in my prayers too.
With love, Kate (McLeod) xo