There is so so much that has gone on these last couple of months, I dont know how I could ever sum it up in a short blog. I've slept on concrete floors, the wooden benches of boats, random peoples' hammocks, worn church floors, and outside under the jungle stars, and I've loved every second of it! I've made many new friends and grown exponentially more than I thought I could in two months time. I've learned more in Peru than years of schooling could ever teach me. Best of all, I've seen God work in AMAZING, powerful, miraculous, glorifying ways! One of the lessons he's been teaching me over this summer is that I can put my trust and faith in him, because he WILL provide. I'm going to share a story that should give a small window into the ways that the Lord has been working and teaching me this.
My team was getting ready to leave on a youth retreat to another village, but we ended up running late and had to take our lunch onto the boat with all the youth. We were then faced with the awkwardness of serving out our hot meals to our American team while over 40 youth (between ages of 15-25) rode along and watched. So we decided we would serve it all out to everyone on the boat, so that at least everyone would have a little bit. When we began serving we were ready to put tiny amounts on each plate to try and make it reach, when one of my team mates decided we should go all out instead, saying that we had prayed over it and God would multiply it. So we served out the food, praying as more and more bowls came down the line. Slowly, we watched as the same amount of food that is usually a stretch for the 25 of us fed over 60 people, and all were satisfied. Our God is a PROVIDER who hears our prayers and cares for ou needs!
Now I'm headed back to the states tomorrow, and it's very bitter-sweet. I love Peru so much, and would not have traded this summer for the world! On the other hand, I'm looking forward to seeing all my friends and family and being able to tell you more of God's working this summer and share more of what I've learned. Thank you for reading, and there should be more to come soon!
