My first team came and went in a blink of an eye. We lodged in the same location my church team did this past March. It was a blessing seeing Anne, Lovince, Darleen, and Jenny (some of the kids at Pastor Josue's orphanage). They still have their special spark since I saw them last. The team was so awesome. I truly felt as if God had put them in my life to prepare my heart for the rest of the summer. I was more sad than I expected when we said our goodbyes. I kinda liked them. Team number two arrived yesterday afternoon and I was exhausted with a capital E.
Pouring. That's the word that came to mind in my exhaustion. Jesus poured his blood out like a drink offering on the cross for my shame. Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith. I am glad and rejoice with you all. Likewise you also should be glad rejoice with me (Phil 2:17). I want to leave this earth exhausted. I want to continually pour myself out and invest in others. Like Jesus, I want to pour myself out.
If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.
Isaiah 58:10
Pouring is totally worth it. The other day, I came into my room after loving on some precious orphans from Faith in Action. I could still feel the little cuteness resting on my chest. You know it's a good day when you can feel a kids face still resting on your chest. Hearing 'Mwen remnen ou anpil anpil anpil' (I love you so so so much) from Lolo is worth the exhaustion. I love serving God.
Daddy God, continue leading me on the pathway of righteousness. I'm so unworthy of this opportunity You allow me to be in. Give me rest, give me strength. I know that You give me the ultimate rest. You give me everything I need. Daddy God, I'm so thankful for your amazing love that poured blood out for me.
Be in prayer for the teams this week and the coming week! Check out the trip journals here!
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