God is great and God is good--Every day!

It was a really nice day of work. We’ve accomplished so much in 6 days. And tomorrow is our last work day. We have a celebration lunch on Wednesday at the school, so everyone can say good-bye and then Thursday and Friday we head off on our safari. As hard as we work, though, I don’t feel a bit tired in the evenings. I’m actually rejuvenated at the end of the day. It is funny, but when you’re working for Jesus, it doesn’t seem like work at all.

I was so thrilled and thankful this morning. There has been something on my mind the last few days and I really prayed earnestly about it last night. God answered my prayer in a really powerful way first thing this morning. I thanked Him all day. It is simply so much fun to watch God work. It moves me to tears to see Him answer prayers, move in my life and explode in ways I never thought possible. This trip is continued confirmation that God has big things planned for me and as long as I continue to trust and obey, my faith will be rewarded. And hope in God never disappoints…Romans 5:5 tells us that “hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by Holy Spirit…”

Last night we had more wonderful discussions as we deepened relationships. We talked about how exciting it is to have God at the center of your life and living that way really eliminates bad days for the most part. It doesn’t mean difficulties don’t come your way, but knowing Who is in control and that He is working for your good regardless of what is happening at the moment keeps everything in perspective. We also talked about poverty and what the real definition of it is. As a Westerner, it’s easy to compare everyone to our way of living, but God created each child here in Babati for a purpose and loves them just the same as me. So why do I think very few clothes or living with several generations of family or walking all day for water is a bad thing…through our discussions I began to change my views just slightly…we blurred the lines, but we surely didn’t define them. We did come to one absolute—the most important thing above all else is spiritual nourishment, because even in the most desolate circumstances, God can protect, heal, comfort and change lives.

Yes, God is good and He is working in fabulous ways in my life whether here in Babati, Tanzania or in Danville, In. I am so thankful that He calls me His child and he continues to guide me, to teach me, to protect me and most importantly to draw me closer to Him.

Bwana Asifiwe! (Praise the Lord)