The best "God thing" from yesterday's visits to homes in the dump... While we visited one home, the torrential rains poured even as we prayed. Afterward, they told us we couldn't leave because of the outside;they said it could be a couple of hours before we could get through. The teenage boy in the home, David, went before to scout it out. Next thing we knew, they said we could go, but we needed to roll up our pantlegs. Keep in mind that normally, running through the middle of the dirt pathways there, is an open ditch, which serves as their sewage system. When it floods...you get the picture... So we hobbled and jumped as best we could from dry spot to dry spot, sometimes clinging to the rusty doorframe of a home for support. Then we stopped at about a 5-yard long "river" that was unpassable. (Janet and I have named it the Jordan.) I saw David take the first girl in our group by the hand to steady her, thinking he meant just to keep her from falling deeper than necessary into the running muck. But then I saw what he had done. Using pieces of broken concrete, boards, a discarded pallet, whatever he could find, he was leading her across on dry ground. When there weren't enough pieces, he would have her wait on one spot while he went back to grab one of the concrete pieces to place it in front of her for the next step. And so on... he did this, moving piece by piece, until she crossed over. Then he picked up his little bits of safety, and took them all the way back to where we stood, and started the process again for the next young lady. And so on. As onlookers watched, they offered up other boards and things to step on. Until finally the last of us crossed over to safety. They did all of this for us. Can you think of a better picture of how God leads us carefully through rough waters, where we sometimes have to wait patiently for Him to bring us the next step?
"When the river rages, he is not alarmed; he is secure, though the Jordan should surge against his mouth." Job 40:23
"You have made known to me the
path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Psalm 16:11
Humbled and joyful,
Dawn Kemp
I think your post and the picture says what a difference you all are making! Kindness and Grace! Prayers continue - love to all!
ReplyDeleteThank you Phyllis, sure wish you were here! I am LOVING the daily devotions from the Prison ministry ladies. They'll never know how much that has touched us.
DeletePrayers continued. What a joy you all r to everyone!!! God Bless you all!! Blessings xoxo julie
ReplyDeleteWish you were with us here. Lucia and her daughter asked about you right away. She is in my small group, and is doing well, thanks to your help last year!
DeleteSis, as slways, your daily blogs make us feel we are right there with all of you. Sounds as though you have all been experiencing the kinds of rains we're having from Beryl here in North Fl.; however, we have a nice cmfortable, dry home in which to ride it out. Praying for perfect weather for you all to help expedite God's will in Guatemala this week.
ReplyDeleteYour prayers worked! Today was the first nice weather we've had. Just a few sprinkles. It really makes a difference when you live and work in mud all day. Our mens' construction team can also build more homes in the nicer weather.
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