There are many things going on in the world today; such as war, poverty, crime, and government corruption. No matter where we turn there is evil in this world; however, we have the choice to either see all the bad or to see the light that is shining throughout all the pain, turmoil, and destruction.
All over the world, there are missionaries who are doing all they can to reveal God in every situation. Not all Christians are called to be missionaries, but we are called to spread the Good News throughout the world. No matter how bad things are, God is always there waiting for us to grab His hand and allow Him to guide us.
Thousands of people leave the church every year because they aren't learning who God really is. It's our job to show them that He is alive and living in us rather than showing them that you can live in the best of both worlds, because you can't. In this era, having a relationship with God and knowing who He is, is more important than ever! So because of this, my dad has been called the nations, starting with the bigger countries like Britain, America, and Canada.
I love coming on these trips because I love meeting new people and going into new environments. Watching people respond to what my dad is preaching is also quite an awesome thing to experience. One of my highlights was when a 92-year-old woman came up to my dad at the end of his message to tell him that her hearing was restored!
However, these trips aren't all rainbows and sunshine! Satan continually tries to sabotage our mission but we can't let that happen. This trip will be a new kind of boot camp for me because I’m fed up with my lack of control over my emotions.
James 1:19-20, “So then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath, for the wrath of man does not work the righteousness of Elohim.” I think these verses are going to be my theme during this trip. It’s definitely going to be a challenge but after praying for YHVH’s guidance, I can already feel His hand in mine ready to guide me.
The day after I prayer for YHVH to help me in this area, I woke up feeling like a new person and was ready to face the day. As I worked alongside my dad, I realized that for the first time ever, we felt like a team and in unity with one another. Not only did I feel more relaxed and not ready to pounce at any minute, but I also noticed that my dad was more aware of my feelings and didn’t try to push my buttons like he usually does. This was another part of my prayer because there’s no way I can learn to be less snappy with a father who isn’t listening to what I’m feeling and needing at that moment.
Last night, we drove to Kent to attend my dad’s first meeting. We’re staying with people who stayed with us in Israel, and they are a lovely couple. We're staying one more night before driving back to Bracknell to pick up the rest of our things, before getting back on the road and going to our next destination.
For some reason, in the last couple of days, I don’t seem to have much energy. As soon as I woke up this morning I felt ready to go back to sleep and never wake up. Maybe it’s due to the late nights, but I’m praying that this sleepiness will subside considering all the places we’re about to go in the next two weeks.
Colossians 3:12-15, “Therefore, as chosen ones of Elohim, set-apart and beloved, put on compassion, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, patience, bearing with one another, and forgiving each other if anyone has a complaint against another, indeed, as Messiah forgave you so also should you. But above all these put on love, which is a bond of the perfection. And let the peace of Elohim rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one Body, and be filled with thanks.”