The Lord has been working intentionally in my heart this past week, truly revealing how much He loves me. Of course I know this, but there are moments where it’s hard to believe. He has been proving to me over and over again that His love is all that matters, and it’s more than enough. Not just loving the outward appearance, but loving my heart. I had countless people this week tell me how God truly loves my heart, and that He sees a bright white light when He sees my heart. I struggle with image sometimes, and being seen for who I am on the inside, not the outside. Thank you God for seeing me how you created me to be. How beautiful to lean into Him, and fall into His loving arms.
We had a worship session last night at the church, and I got teary eyed thinking about leaving Jaco. I have learned that my heart loves people and places, no matter where it is. It can be in the states or thousands of miles away, my heart gets attached easily. This is the same feeling I had in Honduras, it felt like home. And I’m truly sad to leave, but at the same time excited to journey to the next country.
The locals that were strangers have turned into friends, the coffee shops have turned into a routine to say hi, the children have become apart of my heart, and the park has blossomed into a beautiful story about Jaco. I have a feeling this year will be an emotional rollercoaster of having to say goodbye to towns and people that feel like home, and joy filled to the brim of getting to start over and meet new locals and news cities. Regardless of where I place my head to sleep at night, home is wherever He takes me, because He is my home. Thank you Jesus for this opportunity.
This quote is the best way I can describe how I am feeling..
“My heart lives in so many places, with so many people. But God whispers to me that I really have only one home, and that is with Him. I will never be content on this earth. I will always be a nomad. It was meant to be that way. My heart was created with a desire for a home, a nest, a sanctuary and that can only be found with Him in Heaven. And I will continue bouncing from one home to another, loving with everything I have in whatever location I currently reside, excitedly awaiting the day when I am called heavenward and He says to me, “Welcome home.”
Here is a picture of some local children helping paint the park. They wanted to paint dinosaurs!
Here is my team at church this past Sunday!
Jaco is known for their sunsets, and God sure does paint a beautiful picture!
Hi Krista, So fun to follow your journey through faith, growth and expanding of His love for all of us! Prayers for safe travels!??????
Love this Krista. What a blessing you are and what a blessing God is pouring upon you. Love you and praying!
Krista!!! Great to hear from you. You are God’s shining light to so many. He lights you up and you spread HIS glory. Yes it’s sad to say goodbye to one community but you have so much to give to the other communities you will be going to. This reminds me of Edmond North’s BALTO week. Bring A Light To Others!!! You will be doing that.!!! Love Margo
Krista I love reading about your work and adventures while sharing the word of God. You are such a beautiful young lady inside and out. I know that you have touched the hearts of those you are coming in contact with. Take care and I can’t wait to read your next post. Much love Elizabeth and John
Krista – I love how you are totally surrendering yourself to God, letting Him mold you into the person He created you to be! You love for people is a way for God to shine His light through you. What a witness! Safe travels to your next destination. Love you??????
Hi Krista–Thank You for continuing to share your Stories and Words, and the Artwork, Murals, Paintings, and Photos of your Group are Wonderful!!
I know it is sad to leave places, but those are place and people and experiences that will stay with you Forever, so you aren’t really saying Goodbye, Ever.
“Don’t Be Sad That You’re Leaving—Be Glad That It Happened”—I LOVE YOU, DAD