My heart is a mixture of emotions right now. First, my heart is still raw from The Good Samaritan Orphanage a few days ago. Second, today was our last day with our students from OBG. Third, I am beginning to realize that my time here in Kenya is quickly coming to a close. Fourth, I am getting excited about heading back and beginning school. I am very emotional right now and feel as if I could cry at the drop of a hat. The mourning stage is beginning, and I’m not ready for it. Please pray for my heart and emotions. Over the summer, I didn’t really think I was bonding that well with this place… But as I think about being back in less than 2 weeks my heart hurts over leaving the people and things that are now so familiar to me. I feel as if I am finally settling in to Nairobi and working on building relationships just in time to leave. I am also sad because God has been doing amazing things in my heart and life this summer, and I don’t want to see that change…life is always different when you return to your regular routine. So pray that God would continue to change and challenge me at home…pray for continued growth and fellowship with the Lord.
I would also appreciate your prayers regarding this upcoming weekend. The team, including Lois and Mesh, is flying to the coast on Saturday for a three day debriefing/retreat time as a team. This weekend means the trip is really coming to a close. Please pray that God would draw us closer as a team and give us refreshment to our weary bodies and minds. Pray that God would help us process all we have done, seen, and learned this summer. Pray for safety as well.
Big prayer request…3 years ago was the presidential election where things did not go well. Many lives were destroyed and many lives were lost. On August 4th there is to be a Referendum. This is a major ordeal and is the first major vote that has taken place since the election 3 years ago. Kenyans will have the opportunity to vote on a new constitution come August 4th. Please pray for peace before, during, and after this time. Already the streets are filled with police. Matatus are less abundant because the drivers want to stay off the roads due to the police and some are even fearful of violence. Pray that the voting would be fair and that no violence will take place…pray for hearts and mindsets…pray for wisdom. Pray that we as a team would be safe. Pray that come August 8th we will be able to safely get into the city to board our plane. Pray for Kenya as they undergo changes.
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