Hello everyone! I felt that it might be good to let you know what I've been praying about for this trip and invite you to join in :)
Here is the list that I have put together:
I want to be changed. I want to open my eyes, to learn lessons from the people in Kenya. I am asking the Lord that we would sharpen one another.
I long to take part in true worship. To do it in Spirit and in Truth. For it to be rich and full and most of all REAL.
That I would not be concerned with how I look physically or spiritually, but be genuine and that the whole team would be authentic and open.
Asking the Lord to bring the kids into that openness and to soften their hearts to us. Make their hearts receptive so that we can grow close and see their hearts.
I would like to see their passion. To hear about what's real to them. To be changed by it.
I want to see things happen. That the Lord would renew, transform, rebuild, repair. That I would not ignore, play down, or gloss over the true pain and suffering they are experiencing just because I don't know how to handle it. That He would show me how to respond. Not just with a cliche Bible "band-aid" but with truth from the Word and love show them hope.
I have a feeling they'll be showing me more than I'll be showing them. We take so much for granted here in America. They live with so much less. I can't even imagine what it's going to be like. I need the Lord to reveal to me what to pray for. I hope you will come alongside me in that.
The biggest thing for me is that the Lord is making me increasingly aware that I don't truly believe He works through any and every situation and circumstance. Sometimes it even seems certain things are devoid of Him or His power. I want to be reminded that He works in all things (the good and the bad) and that nothing is apart from Him and His knowledge and ordination. He is working now in their lives and ours. May I never doubt it!
That I would be reminded that He is preparing me even now and that though there are many unknowns, I have nothing to worry about because He has it all under control.
That this time in Kenya would be dramatically influential spiritually for all of us involved.
There are going to be many stories that will make my heart break, but He can use them to change and mature me and the group.
For strength for all of us to face each day with the full vigor and energy of Christ which so powerfully works within us! (Colossians 1:29)
We are going through Colossians right now to prepare for the trip and it will also be what we will be studying with the kids in Kenya. Pray that the Lord will be using this in each of our lives to bring glory to His name and change us forever.
Thank you all for your time and support and prayer!
