Hey all,
So I went to church this morning, and it was awesome. We were singing amazing songs, and I could really feel the spirit moving. Today was the last church service at el Puente that I will be attending, and I started to really feel sad. Not that it was the last service but that even after 6 months of hard work, but I wish I could have done more for the community. I realized as I stood in front of the church that I knew about half the people, and it was hard to look at them as they were crying, and I myself was crying. It makes me realize that u don’t really know what you have until it is gone. It just really stresses the importance of giving all you can while you can. It’s kind of like psalm 39, which God gave me during solitude in Mexico.
Psalm 39:1-4 “I will watch my paths, and keep my tongue from sin, I will put a muzzle on my mouth as long as wicked ones are in my presence. But when I was silent and still, not even saying anything good my anguish grew. My heart grew hot within me, as I meditated, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue, show me O Lord, my life´s end, and the number of my days. Let me know how fleeting is my life.” This is a the newest addition to scripture that I have memorized
I am excited to get back to all I have, because I know God has a lot planned.
Prayer request: safety, health, and an ever open ear to God.
Garrett, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to read your self-revealing updates and to pray for you during your mission abroad. God has truly been growing you in many areas – it is very exciting to observe from afar.
I congratulate you in your desire to listen for and to hear God’s voice. You are a great encouragement to me!
May God grant you safety, good health, an open ear and heart to your Lord and traveling mercies when you set off for home!
Grace, mercy and peace to you,
Candy
What amazing growth I have seen in you, Garrett! This pilgrimage has only just begun.
Garrett!
God is moving in ways we will never fully understand here… i am excited to see you soon and get to talk about all the ways that we have seen him move!
The changing of seasons is always bittersweet isn’t it. I’m glad you’re leaving with something precious to you and not something you’ll easily forget.
Welcome Home from your beautiful journey. I have enjoyed all of your writing and all of your thoughts. It was a God-driven experience for you and a blessing for the people you touched.
Con el afecto de Bettie Magee
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:23-24)
Garrett — I give thanks to the Lord for the opportunities you have had over the past several months and for the way the Lord has ministered to you and through you.
Our God is faithful; “he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6)
Love, Mom
Thanks everyone it has been really encouraging seeing your comments.