Mission Peru

This is so encouraging April. Thank you for sharing your struggles and glorifying God as you speak of His work in you while in Peru. Can’t wait to hear how God uses this encounter with Him to set a course of faith long term in your life as you return home. He is good!

 

April, What an amazing and encouraging blog! Thank you for being transparent and sharing that with us! God is faithful!

 

Just love this so much, April! When I read this, I can't help but think of 2 Corinthians 12:9 "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." Thank you for glorifying God by being honest with your struggles and pointing to the power of Christ!

 

What a blessing you are to us all. Praying for you.

 

Be yourself. God made you and He doesn't make any mistakes. We are praying for you.

 

Nothing like a good shower of tears for my eyes first thing in the morning! As I was reading your post I was reminded of a verse from Luke that really struck me in a recent sermon series. Luke 1:74 that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies , might serve him without fear. Great insights on the moving of mountains. I have also thought of this as something instant but more often it is one rocky shovel at a time .

 

Oh my dear, beautiful, lovely, gifted, strong, courageous, and highly able niece! I love you more than you could ever know. Believe me, I understand your fears, as I have struggled a lifetime with them myself. But those words I just used to describe you are the words that come to my mind when I think of you. As I have discovered in my life, the way I often think of myself is not the way God or others see me. They are words that Satan uses to discredit the amazing work that God is doing in and through you. I am so proud of you for having the courage to go in obedience to Christ to a land that desperately needs to experience (through you) the love of Christ -- by the life you live, the love you show , and the work you share. May the God of hope, and strength, and power, and courage, bless you as you seek to be filled with Him and allow Him to do His work through you.

With all my love and prayers, Aunt Karla

 

Let the name of the Lord be praised! April what a beautiful testimony of the power there is in Jesus name. It is for freedom that he has set us free. So thankful for the experience of freedom he has given you. I will be praying for you as you return. But what made me cried as I read was your declaration of faith: maybe there will be fear, maybe not, but either way God is with you. Amen April! I pray we would all find rest in knowing the Lord Jesus himself intercedes on our behalf! Can’t wait to see you!

 

God is good! April, you are such an encouragement! Keep trusting God as you take on the next task there! Proverbs 3:5-6 Thanks for acknowledging Him in this experience.

 

Hi April, you don't know me I'm a youth leader at Summit Community Church in Richmond Hill Ont I've been following the trip to Peru because I wanted to see if this is something that we can bring to our youth as a growth opportunity. I stumbled upon your blog and just wanted to tell you that I think you are very brave. You describe yourself as an anxious person, yet here you are mikes away from home "moving mountains" shovelful by shovelful. I believe that it's a great metaphor for what he is doing in your life right now. As you shovel your sand (anxieties, loose pieces of insecure footing) into God's big wheelbarrow He will use it to create a firm foundation (strengthening and securing you where you stand) I pray as you return home and reflect on your trip you realize that God is with you always and when you let Him mold you He will make you stronger and more secure so that your footing currently in sand will rest on a firm foundation. Enjoy the rest of your trip, may your mountains continue to move. Jeremiah 18:4

 

April, thank you for this wonderful reflection. It is so encouraging to hear of how God is working in your life.

"But sometimes, it happens slowly, gradually, with a lot of work and a lot of help." I would say that this is usually the case. God generally works this way in our lives and your recognition of this truth will serve you well as you serve you King.

God will complete the work he began in you. God will conform you to the image of Christ. And he will, most likely, do it one shovel and one wheelbarrow at a time!

Jude

 

April, thanks so much for sharing your heart and putting your fears in the light...... we will be praying for you that that our amazing loving God would continue to work in you through his spirit as you return home to us! You are precious and beautiful, thanks for stepping out of your call mfort zone and serving as you are doing on our behalf! Xo

 

Psalm 34:4 says, "I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me. He freed me from all my fears." Amen, and praise God! April we will continue to pray for you as you step on that bus/plane and off on to Canadian soil - that you will continue to step in faith and not fear for what comes next! - Love Tiffany

 

April...Like you, I don't know how much to say here and how much to wait until we are face-to-face. Either way, I'll be a teary mess trying to get words out to you. Looking at the photos of you all week, I've been saying, "She just looks free!" Praise the Lord for the reprieve he has given you from the fear. And whether that mountain is moved all at once or in pieces, quickly or slowly, permanently or temporarily, I know that he will guard your heart and mind with the peace that only Jesus can give, and he will use this time in Peru as a memorial stone of what he can do. Much love to you, dear girl. The Lord is at hand. (Phil. 4:5)

 

Way to go, Girl! So proud of you! See you on Saturday D.V.