''William Wilberforce began fighting for the abolition of slavery in 1787 and, after decades of intense opposition, finally saw it come to pass in 1833. Perseverance is still crucial in today's fight against modern slavery.'' - Nefarious ''Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security." Jerimiah 33:6 When I went through costumes in Cleveland I was a tear mess.. Yes, I had just said goodbye to my family. And Elliot. My nephew. Its insane how much love a person can feel over someone so small.... But it was something deeper. Reality was suddenly hitting me. Something inside of me knew I was going to be changed on this trip. Maybe some of you are like. "Kendie!! you're in Europe...!" Yes, I am. And believe me, Amsterdam is beautiful. I love the place...Its one of the coolest places I have ever been! And I live in Costa Rica! So believe me, I know what cool looks like! Because Costa Rica is amazin'! Like I had said before, I started this blog because I need prayer. And right now I need prayer. .. Lots of it. Although Amsterdam has its beauty, and its cool rep. It also has darkness like I have never felt before. You can literally feel the heaviness over the city. I always thought there was 'a' red-light district here in Amsterdam. But there are actually three! Even when you walk through areas of the city that are not in the locations of the red-light districts, you will still see some crap... Something that keeps coming back to me over and over again is: It's not about me. It's not about what I'm doing....I'm not a strong person. I'm not very brave. I'm not better, or more qualified then anyone. God would love me just as much if I had stayed home. I don't understand all of Gods plan in bringing me here. Probably never will. I just know he wants all of me. He wants every piece of scrap...Its not all easy. Its actually really blasted hard. But He said He has good plans for me...plans to prosper me and not to harm me...He never said it would be easy. But I don't doubt that it will be worth every minuet of it. - "Commit your way to the Lord; trust Him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, and the justice of your cause like the noonday sun." - Ps 27: 5-6 Here are a few prayer request: 1. Pray for me, but also for all the shine students. We all need back -up through the next six week. Here are a few things that affect people while doing ministry in Amsterdam. They call them the strongholds of Amsterdam. You can really pray for everyone here at shine. Specifically that this wouldn't affect us. : Depression, doubt, loneliness, lust, and also feeling less spiritually, emotionally,.. then the others around you. 2. Pray for the Staff. They are doing an amazing job at leading Shine! And being there for all of us. I know they are giving a lot. Pray that they could have a great time as well. And get enough rest. 3. For the girls in the windows. They have a story and name just like the rest of us. And God loves them just as much as He does you and I. 4. There is also ministry with homeless. And I will be going on that. Pictures I went on a history tour this afternoon. Here are a few places I saw today!
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