Before coming to Haiti this summer, I set a theme for my trip-fearless. When I think of the word 'fearless', I think of being totally surrendered to Christ. I think of trusting God without any limits. I think of being so head over heals for God that the consequences don't matter. I think of faith. When I lost twenty members of my Haitian family, Satan shot a bullet into my faith. My faith didn't shatter because of the power of the Holy Spirit, but God allowed a hole to be made. Why would God allow that? Because of that hole, I had to relearn to trust God. It's like having an accident and having to relearn how to walk, but you've known how to walk since you were a baby. You know how to walk you just have to execute your knowledge. Luckily for us, we serve the author and perfector of our faith.
Hebrews 12:1-2 "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 it's shame, and say down at the right hand of the throne of God."
God allows adversity to strengthen our faith not increase our fear. The opposite of fear is faith. Without faith, we are nothing. So many times this week I felt the power of The Lord taking away fears. One day on our way to VBS at Davidsons church, I couldn't contain a smile because I was so at peace. Only my God can do that! Did all my fears disappear at once? No, it's a process, but I'm surrendering myself to God so that the process glorifies Him immensely.
We had an incredible team serving with us in Jacmel this week. The most inspirational thing I learned from this team was the power of prayer. While I am dealing with fears and giving my whole heart to The Lord everyday, prayer is vital. Prayer is a gift from God and He wants us to use this gift without ceasing. The fact that we can have a conversation with the God of the universe still amazes me. Prayer allows us to align our lives with God's will. Prayer is a gift and a command. Similarly, spreading the gospel is a gift and a command. Every command that The Lord gives us through His Word is a gift. Another command is giving God our whole lives as living sacrifices. Romans 12 says this is our spiritual act of worship. Giving God yourself is actually a gift for you. When you are all His, you receive the peace, joy, and remarkable love in huge measures. This is my prayer, that I might wake up every morning and give my whole heart, fears and weaknesses and all, to The Lord so I can worship Him and so I can be used by Him. I pray that every single thing I do is a result of my love for my great Savior. Not only do I benefit from living a life of fearless love, but the people in need of Christ all around me can see the perfect love of our great God.
Highlights of my week:
1. I got to hang out with the great Peters family in a beautiful setting at Hotel Cyvadier.
2. I got to see the excitement of Haitians wanting to learn English as the team did ESL.
3. I get to hear how God is working out plans for the future of Children's Hope.
4. I started Bible Study with the older kids and it was nothing short of a huge blessing!
Romans 12:1
To God be the Glory!
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