It’s crazy how fast time goes by.

I’m sitting here at our 8th school having some quiet time before students come in and the program begins. There will be about five hundred students today in a gym that is too small for that many. Always an adventure here.

We are currently touring in the Bohemia region of Czech Republic and I have been reminded since last tour that this region is a tough and very dark one. The situations and feelings only reinforce that. From opposition with schools and teachers, hard hearts and sad people to just a dark feeling that is hard to explain, but it’s here – we are here – and we are going to stand strong. A very very wise pastor, Britt Merrick, said this in a teaching, “There is no mission without opposition.” Those words have rung so true and strong during last tour & this one. I should expect to have tough times, for things not to work out as planned for opposition. I’m so prone to walk the bright path strong and true, but the one lit by a little flame makes me feel so weak and unsure. I have begun to realize that the dimly lit path is so much better, it reveals so much more to me, I am beginning to be thankful for that dim light. I had a glimpse of something so much bigger that the light does not reveal, the Spirit. When I cannot take care of a situation, when I cannot do what is required of me, when I feel scared or unsure, that I can not do it in my physical being it brings something so true to light – the truth. I can’t. And really, I don’t need to. 

The blessing of that lacking is this, when I cannot “reach” something physically, or make it happen on my own it requires me to rely on the spiritual. I love that. The spiritual is what I need. What I desire. I love looking back and seeing how God provided or made things happen where there was confussion or lack of something, He always moves.

What I cannot do God will do & sometimes through me. So sik!! I love spiritual strength and guidance. I love the Spirit that provides, comforts, leads, encourages, challenges, loves & so much more. 

Just some random thoughts. I’ll write more soon. 

-lj
Romans 15v13