When I first went to Honduras the only communication I had with my friends there was via notes sent back and forth when teams would go down. But thanks to technology, and a wonderful thing called Facebook we are able to stay in touch more frequently. Over the weekend I received a thank you message from one of the ladies that works at the hogar; for a Christmas gift I sent. As we were talking back and forth I mentioned to her that myself and a few other ladies were going to be coming down in February. I explained a little bit about what we wanted to do while we were there and to pray for us. I also asked her to be in thought about what some of the needs of the ladies are in Taulabe. This is what her response to me was:
"That good that can come, women are naturally more sensitive as God says in his word are fragile vessels will be praying for God to do great things through you her."
Then today during the service one of our elders Walt Childs spoke about Martha and Mary. I felt like many of the things that he said apply to our preparations. In the next few weeks we will be meeting to try and determine how we want to minister to the ladies of Talaube. I want to keep in mind not to let the activity get in the way of the relationship. That is what Jesus relayed to Martha ...to sit and enjoy not to be so busy. Ever since I started going to Honduras some of my greatest times have been just sitting on the porch with the girls, washing dishes along side them & one trip, raking leaves with the tias. Coming along side them and building a relationship...showing the love of Christ, like he loves me. I know we can plan and strategize about what we want to do there but many times what we plan doesn't come to fruition....God has a greater plan than ours. My prayer is that we will follow that plan and not ours.
Love this, Dee :) Praying for your trip!
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