It happened again!

I was somewhere between St. Louis and Knoxville yesterday when the thought crossed my mind: "is this really my life?" There I was driving down the freeway, listening to worship music, sitting next to my first Haitian friend-who is now my husband on our way to visit a church that has sent multiple teams to encourage pastors in Haiti through Praying Pelican Missions and it just felt unreal. I thought about pinching myself to see if I was dreaming, but since I was driving I didn't think it was a good idea. This was not the first time the thought had crossed my mind and it won't be the last--I am sure.

The last week and a half, Al and I have been in every time zone there is in the lower 48 states. We have driven from Minnesota to Washington to Montana to Colorado to Tennessee...so far. The purpose behind the trip wasn't to see the far corners of the US, though we have seen a couple of those, the point of our driving around was to connect with and visit our dear friends and prayer warriors and share with churches opportunities to partner with us.

My brain can't quite comprehend this reality of living a life so full of love, ministry, and faith. Who am I to live this life? Who am I to serve the Lord? How blessed I am to be a child of God. How blessed I am to be a member of this family. This Body of Christ.

As we were sharing with the church this morning it happened again. "Is this really my life?" Yes. It is. And I am part of this Body of Christ that crosses states and nations! As we continue on this journey, please be praying the God's will be done in our lives. And that He is glorified in us.

Watched. Humbled. Blessed.

Something has been brought to my attention as Almando and I have finished our summer trips in August and have been traveling in the states these last few weeks.  We are watched.  Whether that is on facebook, on trips, speaking at churches, or traveling across the country we are watched by many people.  Knowing this, causes me to look at my life--at who God created me to be--and, when I look, I see that I am a mess.  

A friend came to me the other and told me that we have affected his life and his family's life.  He talks about us often to his church family and watches how his family is touched by being connected--even in a small way--to us.  Hearing his words brought me to tears.  Even now, those words are ringing in my ears. He reminded me that God is using us even when we don't realize it.  I was humbled by this reminder and realization knowing that I am still a sinful human being that God chose to represent Himself on earth.

We have been given the opportunity to speak in two different public schools in two different states and have seen God work through those times as well.  The presentation is mostly answering the questions that so many people ask about Haiti and the people living there, but we can't talk about Haiti without talking about the ministry that we are doing.  After we were finished speaking at the school today, I was approached by a young girl asking for more information.  I don't know if she knows the Lord, but I know I can pray for her and talk with her about opportunities in Haiti which include so much more than just going to Haiti for a week.  What a blessing.  How blessed we are that God chooses to use us in ways we don't expect.

So, something that God has laid on my heart is that we are indeed watched by the world and they are looking for His love shining through us. I am humbled because God is using me in ways I may never know and giving me the privilege of being His representative on earth.  We are blessed because He continues to give us opportunities to serve Him and share who He is with the world in many different ways.  Praise God for all He is doing.

He is so good!