I have had such a busy time here already. I’ve only been living in Esperanza for almost a month but so many things happen in one day that it seems like I’ve been here way longer than that. However at the same time all I can think is, “Whoa, time has flown by.”
We are just ending the second week of the six-week session here in Esperanza. I’ve never been involved in a session here before but from what I’m told this has been one of the most intense first couple weeks. There has been so much spiritual battle for these people’s souls. There have been days where I’ve been so anxious or uneasy but nothing has been wrong with me personally. “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12
Please pray that as a staff we are united under a banner of love and grace. Pray against the enemy and his lies that have festered in the many hearts here. God is a good and powerful God full of grace, mighty and majestic and through Him we can do all things. Pray that we remember this as all times and rely on His strength and not our own.
We are just ending the second week of the six-week session here in Esperanza. I’ve never been involved in a session here before but from what I’m told this has been one of the most intense first couple weeks. There has been so much spiritual battle for these people’s souls. There have been days where I’ve been so anxious or uneasy but nothing has been wrong with me personally. “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12
Please pray that as a staff we are united under a banner of love and grace. Pray against the enemy and his lies that have festered in the many hearts here. God is a good and powerful God full of grace, mighty and majestic and through Him we can do all things. Pray that we remember this as all times and rely on His strength and not our own.
As well as the session God has really been working to refine me in the fire so to speak. I’ve never felt more vulnerable and insecure anywhere ever but I’ve also never felt so at peace knowing that this is where I’m supposed to be. I’m learning to be content just doing what I can for the Lord and accepting the things I can’t. Please note that I said I am learning and still have many moments where guilt sneaks up on me and begins to nag at me saying I should be giving more however I always hear a still small voice whisper that all I am is enough. I’m realizing more and more that life with Christ is quite the journey!
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 1:3-7
Please keep myself, the staff here and the participants working through the brokenness we all have in your prayers as we continue to fight for God’s kingdom to be advanced and for these people to experience His amazing grace and love that he offers to every person.
Be blessed.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 1:3-7
Please keep myself, the staff here and the participants working through the brokenness we all have in your prayers as we continue to fight for God’s kingdom to be advanced and for these people to experience His amazing grace and love that he offers to every person.
Be blessed.
Thanks for posting, Jasmine! We're praying!
ReplyDeleteThanks for updating us Jazzy!
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you, and miss you lots!
God is doing so much in your life, and
I am so happy that you are so giving up
of yourself, so that he can move through
you.
"Remember this, Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man(woman)should give what he(she)has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written: "He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever." 2 Corinthians 9:6
Jasmine, you are doing work for the Lord, and I believe your heart is in the right place. I pray a blessing upon you, and I know that God will provide. Know that you're loved, and missed.
Love Taya
Wow, this is so encouraging! I am so glad to hear that God is using this trip to challenge and teach you, though at times it sounds hard, stay strong and focus on him. We miss you and look forward seeing you when you come back, keep updating the blog though!
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