"My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord.
'And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.'"
-Isaiah 55:8
My plans are far different from God's. Upon the arrival to San Quintin we were notified of a tragic accident. One of the tween boys (Issac), who was deaf and mute, was hit by a car and passed away on the way to the hospital. My mindset was changed. My plans for the next day were changed. My prayer was changed. Going to church sunday I entered into a place of mourning and sorrow but yet there was peace. You could tell the people of the church were rooted in God and were trusting in HIM. The church became a place to cry, a place to heal and a place to be loved. It was incredibly beautiful how all of it took place. Preachers from all the churches in Baja came to show support for Issacs family and for the chruch family of San Quintin. I wish thats how it is here in America.
Sunday afternoon I was called to something bigger than myself. Mr.Lee asked me to go with him to help get ready for the funeral/wake for Issac. Why me? Its something I have never done. I truly believe that was how God wanted me to send peace and comfort to this family. We wanted it to be beautiful for Issac. He was an exceptional kid. We went and got pure white flowers and royal blue fabric for them to be placed on. At the end of the day I was exhausted and in great need of God's strength.
Over the course of sunday evening and Monday I heard God whisper "Follow me." I prayed that God would open my eyes to the things unseen. The very next day I had the oppurtunity of going with Jason Bybee on Benevolence. It was a smaller group which I love because it is more intimate. The first house we went to the spirit of God was ever so present. A lady was in bad need of crutches and medical attention to her foot. Luckily a girl that was with us had medical experience. We had a new mission for the day, to find crutches for this precious lady. We found some but they were too tall so some of our wonderful Dads worked magic and made them the perfect height. It gets better. As the day goes on we met a lady named Francessca. She has been having problems with her ex-husband. He is trying to get her to move out of her house and has gotten a lawyer involved. All because he wants the money. We shared tears with her and prayed over her. Join me in praying that God with intervene in this situation. In the afternoon everyone was going to the soccer game but I felt called to visit more homes and spend time with these people. They have so much to teach me. So Jason and 3 others plus a translator set off to the home of Maria. She is a single mother with the cutest little boy named Aaron. The more we talked with her we learned that she has been struggling with the decision to be baptized. She is scared that she will mess up and she doesnt want to end up like her dad who has an alcohol addicition. Jason talked with her for over and hour and i really believe she was encouraged and one step closer to making the best decision of her life. Overall, this was my favorite day because Gods presence was everywhere.
I crave for the simplicity of life that abounds in Baja. Though they dont have much material things they have something that is priceless. They have a faith that isnt shaped by the world's view. They truly know what it means to be a church family. In the midst of their brokeness they come as they are and handle their struggles together. That is something that I miss the most along with the precious children. I long to hold one of the precious kids in my arms, they are so loving.Their sweet smiles fill me with joy. By striving to bend lower and lower (previous post) this year I got the most out of it. I pray that if its God will he will lead me back there.
