Yikes! So I showed up to the church service 30 minutes late today (to avoid lots of singing in 90 degree temps) and slipped into the back, hoping to go unnoticed by young and old alike. Almost immediately, the song leader asked me to pray for the message. Not a problem. When I asked who is preaching, the song leader said, “you are.” Completely unprepared, I rolled my eyes and went forward to pray. As I walked to the front of the room, I thumbed my way through my Bible wondering what on earth I would say. I saw Jeremiah 17:7-8 highlighted, with the word “Rooted” written next to it. Works for me. And fortunately, my heart was ready to let the Spirit speak. I am constantly challenged with how Haitian believers rely on the Spirit to work through them. I want to be more willing. Maybe someday I won’t roll my eyes.
All is going well here at Canaan. We are remembering the school near Port-Au-Prince that collapsed killing 84 people a few days ago, but we have no immediate connections there. Thanks for those of you that are praying for that situation.
Some quotes that have challenged me this past month:
“If you have two coats, one of them belongs to the poor.” - Dorothy Day (and Luke 3:11)
“Live simply so that others may simply live.” - Old Proverb
“The best thing to do with the best things in life is to give them away.” - Unknown
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Mark-
I am glad you are okay. I subscribe to your blog and I was worried when I heard about what happened in Haiti.
Just to fill you in..I have an eye rolling issue myself. What a shock it would be to show up and to be told that you were the preacher today....WOW! It's really awesome to see what all God is teaching you...especially that you are relying on HIM!!!
I love to read your updates. God is blessing you in such neat ways on this journey. Soak it all in!!!
Jen Griffin
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