Hey all,
So the race has happened and it was a great success. We had plenty of runners, and plenty of people on the sign up table, and all was well. O yeah but I forgot to tell you that about half the runners cheated, and so we awarded the order they came into the finish line, minus one disqualification, and gave the prizes out and called it a day. I still cant believe that it all is over with, that means that I only have about a month left. There is a lot that I am learning and I know it will be hard to listen to God when I get back home, so I am a little sad for that reason about leaving. But I feel about ready to get home and just relax for a bit. Yesterday I got to watch T.V. for one of the first times in Nicaragua, and I was watching the news, and realizing what a bad spin it puts on the world, it seems to only show the bad things that happen, like a plane crash and a mine collapse. What about everyone else in the world? What about the couple who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary? What about the numerous children who were born yesterday? The whole world seems to be looking for all the sad news, and barely any joyous news. What about the news that though the kids in Nicaragua face many obstacles, there are still some who are able to break out of the mold and live a life, get a job, avoid drugs and alcohol , who get married and have a family, and know what it really means to work hard. There are almost no jobs in Granada, and though there aren’t many jobs, the people who go through the hard work of proving their worth end up getting them.
God has literally been teaching me so many things. With my gift of Prophecy, I feel as though I have stepped more into that role. This past Thursday I listened to a downloaded sermon by Steve Thompson on Prophecy. It literally opened my mind up more to God, he doesn’t just have you listen to him, he also has you prophesying. This sermon just lit the fire under me. I haven’t gotten the chance to use my prophecy during ministry yet, it has taken me a while to figure out that I can always ask God what he wants to speak, and be able to hear exactly what he wants. But I feel as though I could go home right now and start prophecy in my church. When I think about it that is what my church really needs, someone to speak life into it. I feel as though my church is slowly dying, as are many churches in America. What every church needs is someone to speak life into it. That seems to have fallen solely on the pastors to do, but who when there is someone to lift up the church as a whole, and the pastors, then the churches problems wont only fall on the pastor. I feel like if a prophet, which can be anyone who honestly wants to hear God, which anyone can do, then we will start looking at the problems, and realize how little they really are. We would be able to actually enjoy congregations to the fullest, actually be able to spend a day with them and not feel like we have to be fake with anyone, or have fun with them, and not form cliques, and go and gossip behind our brothers and sisters in Christ’s back. I have found what God wants me to do within my church when I get home, and that is to speak life into it, and its members, to bridge the age gap, and reveal how similar we all are. Something that I have learned down here is that no one is trying to get you upset or mad, we all tend to take things way to personally. Another thing that God revealed to me is that I am his warrior, and that I need to take every morning and put on my armor and get my sword ready for battle, because it is there whether I see it or not, whether I am ready or not, I will still be attacked. Another thing that I have been doing lately is writing down all the prophecy that God reveals to me, for myself and for others, because there is no way that I can remember all of them.
Prayer Requests: That I will continue to listen to God, and only God. That I will receive the gift of Discernment. That I will continue to focus on my time here, and not just look towards home.
Dear Garrett,
I have been busy trying to get my Grandson Nathaniel a day in Ghana with one of Pastor Seth’s friends. My son landed in Ghana yesterday on his educational Semester at Sea. Then I turn my thoughts to you in Nicaragua. Two hemispheres, two far away places in this world, two young men – you and Nat – with two different missions. It is a small world. I am inspired by your thoughtfulness, your search, your depth, and hope you will let me join you in your hope for the Church when you come home. I was really inspired and touched by the fantastic hope and healing service at 5 p.m. yesterday, Sunday, at Fisk. It was a beautiful service, and in addition to the music and instruments, Seth instructed us in the Book of Revelation. Like many people, I have avoided Reveation, thinking it too scary, to weird, but with Seth leading it, it suddenly becomes clearer. I can’t wait for more. Have a safe and beautiful voyage home. Nat and you will both be arriving in May.
Blessings, Bettie Magee
Dear Garrett,
I have been busy trying to get my Grandson Nathaniel a day in Ghana with one of Pastor Seth’s friends. My son landed in Ghana yesterday on his educational Semester at Sea. Then I turn my thoughts to you in Nicaragua. Two hemispheres, two far away places in this world, two young men – you and Nat – with two different missions. It is a small world. I am inspired by your thoughtfulness, your search, your depth, and hope you will let me join you in your hope for the Church when you come home. I was really inspired and touched by the fantastic hope and healing service at 5 p.m. yesterday, Sunday, at Fisk. It was a beautiful service, and in addition to the music and instruments, Seth instructed us in the Book of Revelation. Like many people, I have avoided Reveation, thinking it too scary, to weird, but with Seth leading it, it suddenly becomes clearer. I can’t wait for more. Have a safe and beautiful voyage home. Nat and you will both be arriving in May.
Blessings, Bettie Magee
Awesome update Garrett. Thanks for letting peek into your heart and life.
Your passion is really coming out… I love it!