Thoughts from a testimony addict

This group of people is so amazing. I
know, I know I keep saying that but its so true. I’ve never been part of a
group of people that are all so open about where they are with the Lord,
want to seek him fully, and take such delight in life. I’ve longed for this
type of community for quite some time. I learned that it was possible in
college and I saw glimpses of it there but there such a magnification in doing everything
together. I guess it could be difficult to replicate in the “real world” but
its something I want to see.

There are so many stories and longings
on my teammates’ hearts. Take my friend Jess – she longs to go work in
Southeast Asia and rescue women from the sex slave industry. Or Lila who loves
kids and babies and wants to be a pediatrician. Then there is Kathleen who wants to work in the inner city using theatre to reach out to kids that are
forgotten. I don’t know where God will place me after this but the thing that
has been pressing on my heart is be completely present where we are. Its
something I struggled with in college as this trip was on my mind and I found
it difficult to concentrate and invest in people where I was, especially in the
last year or so. I’m learning it now though. And all of these women, while
having these dreams, are completely immersed in the community here. I think that’s
why God hasn’t revealed to me what comes next; he wants me to be fully focused
on life here. Yes Joe, I know you’ve said this to me before and I know others
have as well but I’m beginning to really feel it now.