It's been 9 days! I feel like I've been here for much longer. Doing laundry and learning street names certainly makes a place feel more like home.
Ministry has been great and challenging. I was put on the Training Team, which means I will eventually be in charge of the small group I am currently a part of. It is a humbling position for me because I have recently stepped out of my comfort zone by trying to learn how to be a leader. I do not feel qualified, but is anyone really qualified? Being in this position will also help me to be deeper in the Word. I'm eager to see God change me and challenge me.
Side note: I REALLY WANT MORE COFFEE. I drank that cup way too quickly...
Tuesday night, we all went to Mt. Soledad to have a time of prayer and singing. I was one of the drivers shuttling people to and from the mountain. Not many people can get lost 3 times in a row, but I did. Every time I drove back to the condos, I got somewhat lost. It's a talent of mine. Mt. Soledad overlooks all of San Diego and the ocean. On the top, there is a towering white cross surrounded by marble stones with inscriptions and pictures honoring veterans of past wars. I read many of the inscriptions reflecting on each brave individual who fought in places I could never go. I love these types of monuments because they put a lot of things in perspective. We spent the next hour or so praying for different things and just praising our Father. We were able to see the sunset, which was beautiful (as always, actually). Over all, it was a much needed time of reflection. It could have been twenty or thirty degrees warmer, but whatever. It builds character, right? Right.
If only coffee refills weren't a dollar...
It's amazing how much it takes to finally discover a sin issue that has been hiding for months- maybe years. I do not want to expound on it here, but a few nights ago, God led me gently to my knees as I discovered a sin issue that was expertly hidden from my view. I told a few of my close friends here and "abroad" (Arkansas- I consider that abroad), and they rejoiced with me. I have not felt peace like this in a while!
I still have not found a job, which is something you could be praying for me. I'm not really worried about it, but it's discouraging and tiring to spend everyday turning in applications and hoping for an interview. I haven't gotten an interview yet, but I'm hopeful about a couple places.
I believe this is all for today! The theme for me this week is that God is gracious and always ready to receive me back when I humbly come to him.
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