Oh Panama. I have only been here 2 days and 3 nights and it has already been an experience. Thursday, the first morning, I was ready to go home, I thought that this wasn't for me and I misread the Lord's will for my life. And I now know why I felt like that... satan is out to kill, steal, and destroy any experience that will bring me closer to the Lord, which is exactly what Panama DTS is doing to my life. I am beginning to see that my prayers are being answered- I am having to fully trust Christ for everything. So today (Friday) was a much better day.
We started today off with a lovely breakfast, which of course I didn't eat. Then we had a worship time, which was totally needed for me.. I was longing for that time where I could just sing and worship to my Savior. We also got to hear and give our testimonies of how we got to Panama and also how we met the Lord. I am so blessed to be with this group. There are so many awesome stories within our classmates.
Some left everything they had, they quit their jobs, sold their houses and cars, and bought a 1 way ticket to Panama.. how amazing is that. I am blessed so much to be around people that have that kind of faith! Our group is seriously a funny group.. I have laughed so much today.. which is totally what I needed. Laughter cures mostly everything. :) We all are so different but we have one purpose and that is to serve our Lord.
Tonight, I got a little taste of home! We went out to dinner to a nice restraunt and guessss what? I ATE! Yep, that's right, my appetite is back. Praise the Lord. What was so funny was that I kept looking for our cell phone to see if I had a text. Isn't that horrible? I am so immuned to the culture of busy busy busy that I don't even realize how much I am dependent on my phone and the technology. Of course, I didn't have my cell phone... I wonder how many cell phones I'll loose once I get back to the States? Haha.
Anyways- thanks for the prayers.. I can feel them! The Holy Spirit is going to do wonders.. I can't wait. I am praying for you all back home as well!
I'm writing this Friday night but I'll try and post it soon- I am not where there is WiFi.. ;) Love to all!
-b
Post 2 in 1 post :)
It's Saturday night right now.. and we have gone to the beach today! :) It was lots of fun, good bonding time for the group.. and once again lots of laughs! Tomorrow we get to go to a church in the city- so that should be fun as well.. Just wanted to let everyone know I am doing better.. I have been eating today tambien.. just ate 3 cookies :)
Love all of you all!
4 comments:
Yay! I'm glad to hear you are doing better! Psalm 25 was a big encouragement to me today! (hint hint :) Have a good one! --Rosemary
I am following your blog and praying for you Brennan! What a huge leap of faith you've taken to be where you are right now. I am so proud of you!!! Praying for your nerves to settle completely so you can focus on what God is wanting to show you everywhere you go. Enjoy your time in His presence and away from this busy life here. You'll remember this experience for a lifetime! Keep us posted on how to pray for you!
Christy Sansom
yay! you're eating. and i love that you're already throwing the spanish words around in the middle of your sentences. :) can't believe i haven't been able to chat with you yet. i'll keep trying. i'm heading out to the states on wednesday. just met ben kamuf here at the farm. funny. nothing else to report. besos, misty
Hey! glad you made it safely!!
And your eating..
I have big travel issues like you talked about.. I understand..
Glad you shared the blog address.. I will be keeping up with it and praying for ya!!
Got goose bumps reading..
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