The Next Steps

All good things must come to an end and this trip is no exception. So many wonderful things took place this week - 35 people chosen by God found a purpose on this island. They found work to do, kids to play with, and other ways to help people. But now that we are heading home soon, the kids need to find a purpose back in the states. Many of them are wondering how will they know what God wants them to do. And that's a tough question because even us adults don't know what God wants them to do. Sometimes it seems as soon as you think you have it figured out, He throws you a curveball. The focus of our week was getting to know the Holy Spirit and accepting Him into our lives. We must focus our hearts to listen to what He is telling us and allowing Him to guide us. While we are here, there are no distractions - phones, TV, friends, jobs, school, sports. It's easy to put all of your attention on God. You can't not see His work at all times. The people we meet here have so little and are so grateful for it. There is poverty, economic decline, terrible living conditions, yet they praise Him for what they do have, not curse Him for what they don't. This is a great lesson for us to take home. We live in the land of plenty, yet are constantly looking for more. When obstacles get in our way, we blame God and say "How can He do this to us?" Our eyes have been opened to His power, not through the things He gives us, but through the people that He surrounds us with. Thank you for al of your support and prayers this week. We felt them and they kept us going. Continue to pray for these young people each and every day.