Mission Reynosa!

We just arrived home last evening from our first mission trip as a family. What a wonderful experience! We went to Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. There is a children's home located there called Children's Haven International. Our church has become associated with it because the new director is from Lincolnton.

We went along with our Pastor's family and stayed for about five days. We helped with some construction and painting projects. But the best part of the trip was, of course, the fellowship. Getting to know the children and the house parents at CHI was a blessing beyond words. Although there is a language barrier, as none of us speak Spanish and very few of them speak any English, it was amazing how well we were able to communicate and get to know one another.

Another treat was meeting Eliza Johnson, an intern from Minnesota. She is a Spanish major preparing for her second year of college and she was truly Heaven sent. Not only did she help us to communicate with everyone, but she was just a blessing to be around. She truly has a heart for the Lord and we told her often how she is wise beyond her 19 years. What a sweetheart!

I could go on and on listing the blessings of our trip, but suffice it to say we were not ready to come home when it was over. We really look forward to more trips and to growing relationships with our new friends in Mexico.

God is sovereign!

Sometimes God reminds you of what REALLY matters. Life just stinks sometimes, but when it does it always gives me peace to know that He is sovereign and ALWAYS in control. When we think of blessings the obvious things always come to mind first;  family, health, food, shelter, and clothing. But more and more lately, I am mindful of His spiritual blessings. He really is transforming me and molding me into His image. I'm so much more aware of His love for me and His Spirit within me. There is a new song out by Third Day..."Call My Name". One line in it says "Call my name, say it now, I want you to never doubt, the love I have for you is SO alive." That is the blessing I have been so aware of lately. HE LOVES ME!! His face lights up at the just the thought of me. His heart is broken when mine is.
When I do something that glorifies Him, He says "that's MY girl!". And knowing this is empowering !! I pray that my life will reflect this love and that when it is finished I will hear those blessed words "Well done good and faithful servant."