“Moment by moment, heartbreak by heartbreak, God is changing and molding you, equipping you to be the tool He will use to build the Kingdom. He is filling you up, so that he might pour you. It is never an easy thing to be poured out for Christ, often times it is a call to die to self; but it’s glory will outshine all that we do here on earth. To be used by God is to be chipped and bent, immersed in fire and hammered out on an anvil, it is the defining thing that will set a course for eternity; the call to holiness starts when we say Send Me. And when we are in the process of this change, our lips must be quick to praise, for we are being made into something wonderful by a God who is altogether good.”- T.B. LaBerge
Wow He is so so good. Even when I don’t understand, even when I can’t see what will happen next- He is still altogether good.
Finishing up my time in Guatemala is absolutely hard. I knew saying goodbye to the families of Mixco, the host family and the ministry would be bring tears but I didn’t realize to what extent those tears would flow. My heart will have a piece of Mixco in it forever, and my heart has expanded a little bit more for the hurting people of the world. And yet still through all the tears and the goodbyes, He is still altogether good.
We head to Honduras tonight by bus, a 12 hour bus ride. It’s gonna be rough ha but memories will be made! We get to the border around 6am our time and then its 7 hours to our location which is, Comayagua! So we will be in Honduras for 59 days, and it’s all squad for the month of May! So we will all be together for the first month which is gonna be really fun. Then all the men are going somewhere else while the rest of the women stay in the same location.
So Krista is going to be in complete abandon and surrender for the next two months, but God is still altogether good. We are going to be in the mountains…and living in our tents. Haha ya’ll I’m about to become one of those people on the show survivor. Please pray for me ha but please really do. It will be really hard, I already know it will be. And not just because we won’t have the comforts of a house, room or bed, but because it’s going to be exhausting ministry too. So as far as I am aware, we will be living on the mountains in our tents and I’m assuming there’s not going to be a whole lot of communication from me. I am sorry in advance, but also I’m excited to be disconnected. I believe God is going to break me, mold me, speak to me, and show me the depths of His love like never before…and I’m pumped for it!
Our ministry is a mixture of evangelizing to people in the villages on the mountains, building houses and construction! Excited to see how God uses each of us the next 2 months!
This information is to be held loosely, but after Honduras we should be heading to South Africa!!! He is so so good. He is altogether good.
I talk to yall when I can! Love you all!!
You’ve got this, because He’s got this! Praying for all the little stuff and the big stuff – you see God’s hand in every single piece. Sending you love from here!
So proud of you, Krista! Love following your journey!! You are prayed over often!!! So excited to see what is in store for you from God’s plan!!
Margo and James
Sending up prayers for your safety, comfort and that God may reveal himself to you in new and surprising ways. Love and hugs Krista.
God has already gone ahead of you and has prepared the way. He promises to be with you every step of the way — through the difficult times and the joyful times! Cling to His promises and I look forward to hearing about the blessings which come forth. Sending you love from Oklahoma!
So proud of you on your journey. Praying for you as you love and tend to God’s less fortunate people. Be safe and enjoy the journey!
Krista–just remember what I said about leaving Costa Rica for Guatamala, from Guatamala to Honduras, and every country that you leave—You aren’t losing those people and memories, you will have those people, and those memories, in your life forever! And with each new Country you visit, and each new group of people you meet, will only create more lifelong friends, and lifelong memories! So you aren’t losing anything when you leave a country, your adventures to the next country are only helping you gain new friends, and new memories! Always remember that! I Love You! Dad
You are so strong and have been a great inspiration for not only your team members but for all of us. This will be a unique chapter to add to your journey. As always God will be with you. Keeping you in my prayers!!