Seek God First

It's me again!! I wanted to write you first about how God showed me that if I seek Him first...all other things will be added to me. As you all know, I followed God in obedience to Kenya this summer. As hard as I worked to arrange everything, I did not know where I would end up staying because I wanted to see the places first before I decided on one. However, since this matter was up in the air I was really worrying about it.

On the plane ride here, my mind was plagued by the fact that I was not sure where I would be staying or if I would be safe. Plus, on top of it all I knew that if I stayed by myself, I would need to prepare all my meals (which is a bit harder here)...I would need to buy furniture etc. (which adds up quickly)...I would battle loneliness...etc. I needed to make the choice on the plane whether to let Satan win by worrying and not trusting or whether to give it to God and believe that He would make all things work. I made the choice to give it to God and anytime a thought creeped in..I gave it to God again.

When I arrived I did look at houses. But while I was doing this, I stayed with my friend Eva, who is the caretaker at an orphanage. It was interesting to say the least....three people sharing a double bed (and people know I have issues..lol). So in my head, i knew it wouldn't work for me to stay there. However, my head was telling me wrong because the Lord wanted to provide for me through them. Eva and Jackie graciously moved to the store room and gave me the double bed and room to myself. I am able to eat with them and the kids there and I won't get lonely. I don't need to buy furniture and don't have to worry about safety. WOWIE...God is AMAZING!!

He is providing for me in other ways because I am seeking Him first and being obedient. He has smoothed the path before me and showed me time and again that He cares for His servants. I hope this challenges you to put Him first as well and you will start to see Him work and move in awesome ways.

I am continuing to focus on special needs/disability centers for two more weeks. Tomorrow I get to visit an inclusion preschool all day which is much like the Headstart program I worked in in the states. God continues to confirm my calling while allowing me to take a small part in the lives of the beautiful children here.

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. I will post again soon. Jehovah Jireh is our Provider!