Monday, July 31, 2017

Seeing God in all we do

We just finished with our nightly devotion and after our closing prayer we went around to everyone in the group and asked them to give an example of a time when they saw Jesus in someone's eyes or could specifically see God at work in someone's hearts throughout the day. The responses we received were rather similar,it's pertaining to our teamwork, the happiness and helpfulness of the children, and the opportunities granted to us today.  As I sit here writing this, it is currently downpouring and the sound and sight is truly incredible, which leads me to one of the main moments of thanksgiving for the day.
It was very hot all day today during our clinic hours, but right after we finished serving the last patient, we started to hear thunder and see lighting off in the distance above the mountains. The patients had all left the clinic sight and the only people to remain were some helpful children, our host pastor and his family,  and our team members. As we started to move things to their place for the night, the rain started to come, but it only lasted until we had to leave on the bus to get back to the hotel. Once we arrived safely, the rain seemed to start once again!  During dinner it was raining a little, but not downpouring like it is right now, but, once again, when we needed to walk outside to eat back to our rooms, the rain seemed to stop. After everyone returned safely to their rooms after devotions, the downpour started and has been heavy ever since. Thanks be to God for keeping us safe (and dry) Throughout the day!
Another amazing event which took place today was the opportunity for a few team members to head out to two different houses to deliver water filters so the families who lived in and around the home could have clean water. One of the houses visited was made of sticks tied together. The home had a tin roof and sticks bound together topped with hay as their beds, and a successful eggplant farm behind their house. The other location visited was  a house made of cinderblocks, and to both families the water filters were a lifechanging blessing. With the ability to have access to clean water, their health can be improved greatly. Also, pastor and his wife went along with the few team members and told about the power of the Word when spoken with the water through baptism.
Opportunities such as these seem like small gestures to us, but the long-term effects can be enormous. After serving 121 patients today, we are all tired and are ready to call it a night!
Thank you for your ongoing prayers as we are halfway through our trip, and please feel free to comment any thoughts and questions you have for our team.
¡Dios te bendiga!

1 comment:

  1. It is so wonderful to read about your days. I am thinking of you often and praying for all of you. Keep up the great work of God. Be safe. Deb T.

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