There is such beauty in this place. We came from Granada (pic above) we debriefed there for 6 days after our ministry month in Costa Rica. It was a wonderful time of resting, relaxing and inviting Jesus in to the hard places of our broken and weak hearts. As a squad we shared some of our biggest secrets with one another, we became open vessels for the Lord to pour into. We took away the enemy's power to lord over our lives because we became real, we became vulnerable, and we postured our hearts in such a way to treasure and honor the Lord in our lives in the way He is worthy.
We moved away from the beauty of Granada and came here to our next stop, our next home for the month- Palacaguina. This place is also filled with beauty, but its in the mountains where I find Him.
This month my team and I are paired up with another team from our squad and we are doing construction on a bible school, we are pouring tons and tons of concrete daily, we are helping teach English in schools, doing skits, leading youth services, and visiting with local university's to share the gospel and love of Jesus.
We are here to immerse ourselves into the culture and that's what we are doing. I am learning Spanish slowly but surely, and honestly I really haven't ate anything that has been real gross or anything. This month our contacts are so good, and such lovely, humble, giving people they are the ones providing our every meal. They work so hard to feed all of us- we are all camping at a church this month all 50 something of us.. So they have their hands full. Anything I have ate that I didn't like I'd never tell anyways lol .. Seeing their heart and their love to do all they do you just chew real fast, swallow and smile. Trust me though I'm sure you will hear about some food experiences soon.
Even though you cant see him here, I tried to feed a monkey. He was sexist though and would only take crackers from the girls among our squad. "He aint got time for that" lol I have had a lot of really cool, amazing experiences since leaving the states. Some of these have been experiences has lead me to great joy, celebration and lots of laughter, and then others have lead me deep yearning, crying out to the Lord, and many tears.
I know I am on this race because of the Lord's great leadership. In His leadership it is perfect and there is now flaw. The two things I am learning on this race, in this wilderness - on my walkabout with the Lord is TRUST and LOVE. I am student of these two things, and I think this is what a lot of my race is for.
I have encountered the Lord in the mountains of Nicaragua, and He has captured my heart. I wake up some mornings, and my heart is weak. I wake up and worry, I fear, I doubt and I simply realize I am human.
Then I get away with the Lord on this little hill that overlooks the many mountains that we are surrounded by, and I simply talk with the Lord. I tell Him my fears, my worries, my doubts, my insecurities.. Then I declare Him Lord over my life, I sing to Him- I sing all the old school classic worship songs on this hill: "pour my love on you, All who are thirsty, Here I am to worship".. etc..
Then He does something lovely..
He comes and He spends time with me. I feel His delight in my heart even if my feelings don't change at that very moment. I feel how happy He is with me, and how much He loves me.
As we continue our ministry here I will share stories and people, I will share pictures and memories, but most of all I will share the encounters.
I am here in the mountains of Nicaragua seeking intimacy with the Lord. I don't know any other way to say it than that. I love/hate the process I'm in. Sometimes my feelings don't match the truth that I know to be true, but I am allowing my heart to catch up.
Its because of you beautiful people and your lovely hearts that I am able to take this journey. This journey of love, this journey of trust, and in learning these things. In learning this things I am impacting my team, my squad, the people of Nicaragua and ultimately I am pleasing the Lord's heart.
He is happy with me!
Today is Valentines Day and I am in celebration. He is my bridegroom, and I His bride. Today I lean into love, I dive into His affection today. I purpose in my heart to seek out intimacy with Him today. I posture my heart before Him today and before you. I want to be real, authentic and transparent.
I miss you all, I love you all
I am truly living a great story out here, and I know to look for beauty around every corner, after every encounter. Beauty will chase you and me down. Smile today and celebrate that someone special, but also celebrate the great love that surpasses all understanding. Celebrate Him and His affection for you, towards you as He sings over you and dances over you.
Mucho Gracias Amigo's/Amiga's
Love you all- till next time
Dev
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