The other night we had a team worship time and were able to let go of expectations and laid it all at Jesus’ feet. I feel like I’ve been holding on to my life back home and trying to still be here at the same time. I realized that things going on at home are not my concern and that they are in the hands of Jesus. I know now that this 8-month journey is about God and me. As selfish as it sounds, I know that I need to fill myself with Jesus before I can share Him with others. The power of the Holy Spirit filled the room as we lifted our voices to God. The encouragement being spoken around the room was really uplifting.

I am getting more and more excited about what I will be learning here as I minister to the people and as they minister to me. The change I want to see in my life is the closeness I have to Jesus Christ. I say all the time that I have a relationship with Jesus, but its way more than that. I want to be able to say I walk with Christ every minute of the day and count on His guidance for my every decision.

    Roni, Rachel, and I bonding in the back of the bus

As our group grows closer we are finding that it truly does help to open up to each other and be able to share our worries/struggles. I know…it sounds obvious…whatever. But through worshipping together and “family time” we have grown to love sharing our lives and understanding each other’s lives. I feel like this time is perfect for me to learn from my peers how they have been able to adjust to living here and how they are growing in their faith.

Some of the team, just spending quality time together!