HOLA

Hello from very rainy Guatemala. It has been raining and chilly for two days. I am ready for some sun! We are all doing well. The boys are feeling better and Becca is back to her bouncy, cheerful self! We are watching my sister’s two boys since her and her husband went away for the weekend to celebrate their Anniversary. Becca has been going to the Spanish youth group and will be teaching next week, please keep her in your prayers! This morning at church the pastor was talking about how we are called to be courageous and not afraid. He said that he has looked up verses that say do not be afraid or have courage and there were 60 something (I didn’t take notes but wish I had) and he compared that to verses that say we should be holy, kind, etc and there were far less. His point was that to be courageous is a calling and it is repeated because it isn’t easy and we need to lean completely on God to have courage. What struck me the most was he said that as Christians it isn’t only about having courage to confront bad or hard times but to confront the good things that God has for us. That many times we are paralyzed more by the fear of the unknown than from fear of danger or something bad. That many times he opens doors for us for promotion and opportunity but we walk away because we are afraid. I had never thought about that. But it explains why this trip has been so hardJ The Lord is really showing me my identity and who He has called me to be. Yes, I am Josiah and Jonathan’s mom and I am Roberto’s wife but He created me for so much more! It is fun learning that He loves me because He created me and not for whom I am or what I do. Of course these are all things I know in my head but being able to understand them in my heart is awesome and so freeing! I know that the Captivating Bible study is helping me to search my heart and realize what’s there. Anyway, I must go for now but I want to thank you all for your prayers and support. It has been amazing! We are running into people and sharing God’s love daily in ways that we sometimes don’t even realize that is what we are doing. Blessings!