I have the youngest group of children. I have all of the 6 and 7 year olds. Let me tell you they are precious. It's not an easy task though to keep 9 of them under control. A few of them just break my heart with how upset they get with things. I feel like God has blessed me with a compassionate heart towards these children. And I really only know compassion because Jesus had compassion on me. Some of the interns have groups that are pretty difficult. Cara and Brittany have the older kids. Their groups have children who are really angry and unhappy. Pray for them please. It's really hard to watch the kids get so angry. It's really hard to see the beginnings of violent outbursts in them.
Aside from camp, things here are really good. I am getting to know the other interns and other people involved with HCM. We have dinner every Tuesday at a new home every week. This is one way we are getting to know the people on a deeper level who have been involved. Each week has been a blessing. To share a meal with people who are just as passionate for this ministry always makes for good conversation.
I am starting the job search and have already had some postitive feedback. Cara, Brittany, and I really want to remain in Hartford. There are a few options to where we could live. The idea of settling in here is growning a little more exciting but a little more scary as well. And as homesick as I get sometimes God just works a little bit more and reminds me of the new relationships and the new opportunities He has made for me here.
This week I was reminded of what it means for me to be deeply in love with Jesus. With every devotion and bible study it seemed like a reoccuring theme. The idea of coming back to Jesus and making sure that He is our identity was the focus of the sermon at church today. At thursday night bible study we talked about intamacy and had an extended time of personal time with God. It was so needed. It's so easy to get wrapped up in ministry and group studies and devotions and not take enough time with just us and God.
It has been great talking and catching up with some friends in San Diego a little bit this week. Being able to talk to Shawn today was great. I will say that some parts I had to laugh through my tears. Although we all have unity in Jesus...distance is hard. But i feel like I'm doing better with this part of my life :)
I know this is long but I have a few prayer requests.
- Please pray for camp. That these kids just come to know Christ. Pray that we will be obedient to God's purpose for us here.
- Pray for our saftey- last night we all woke up to the sound of gunshots. They sounded pretty close and a few of us were pretty frightened. I was unable to sleep well the rest of the night.
- To go with the request above please pray for the safety of the people in this community. Pray for peace and restoration in the hearts of those in the community.
- Pray for my job search and the prep needed for life after summer.
Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
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