Wow, it has been awhile!!! I honestly did not know how difficult blogging was going to be as a squad leader. There are so many things I could share. There are so many things I do not know how to share. There are many things I do not feel the need to share. As most of you could probably figure out the last month or so has been difficult within my personal life. It is weird that I can separate this but when it comes to squad leading, traveling and ministry, life is sooooo good. This season has been amazing. To the point that I wrestled with the Lord about staying for the full eleven months. As I sat in my quiet time with Him I pleaded saying God please, it would just be soo easy.
Then it hit me.
If I stayed I would be running away from what the Lord has for me in the states. I have gotten so used to traveling country to country, living in this unusual but beautiful community, and serving the locals while thriving in different cultures. By going home, I will begin ministry in the states and be in the uncomfortable as I find new community, learn to serve in different ways and go back to a culture that is oh so familiar yet feels a little foreign. So yeah I am coming home in nine weeks.
This month I have been in San Salvador, El Salvador. I stayed with team Grit for two weeks while we worked at a church. While I was there I saw what it truly looked like to be SOLD OUT for the Lord. It was so amazing to watch the congregation serve the Lord every single day. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday there were church services. Tuesdays we would drive two hours to work in a village and hang out with the children. I had the most amazing time with the kiddos and pouring into them. On Monday nights we had the opportunity to evangelize in the hospitals which was such an interesting experience. I have not been in many international hospitals (praise the Lord) but it was heart wrenching to see the lack of healthcare available to the patients. From not having enough hospital beds, to hospital beds filling the hallways. I loved being able to go in there, smile, pray and being just a little glimpse of joy in all the brokenness. When there were not church events happening the congregation was around and together. It was a beautiful depiction of the body of Christ and true family. I had to say goodbye to that group of wonderful people and there were definitely tears!!
On Sunday, I left and joined Magic Tree House at another church. Most of the ministry includes teaching english and preaching during church services. Our Christmas included celebrating with different family traditions and new memories. We officially have one week left before we fly to Asia!!
In January I will be in Hanoi, Vietnam doing ATL. ATL stands for Ask the Lord. The two teams I will be with have no ministry host or place to stay. They will ask the Lord every morning what they should do for the day and look for different ministries within the city. I am beyond excited to wake up and just go where ever the Spirit leads me.
I know this is a just a lot of random little updates but this is where I am right now. My heart is messy and my brain is scattered. I am staying present but also attempting to process through hurt, find healing and begin looking at what the Lord has for me when I am home in just two short months. I hope y’all have a wonderful new year and do not forget to reflect on 2018 and all the promises the Lord did fulfill. BIG or SMALL! Celebrate the trials and tribulations you walked through because even in the mist of it all GOD IS STILL GOOD!!!
Prayers as you continue on with all of your kingdom work- whether it is beside P Squad or back in the States your work is important. You are planting seeds of Hope and love and grace within people who may have never experienced it before!! I know Team Grit loved having you with them for a couple of weeks!! Thank you and blessings to you – Melissa- Maggie’s Mama
Praying for you and all your learning and experiences, great job on sharing where your called and how you will be obedient !
Brit, I loved all the “random little updates.” I am so proud of you. I know P squad is lucky to have you. I can’t wait to hear how the rest of your time on the field goes. Love you, friend!