Mission Peru

Mara thanks for sharing your refuge in our Big God in the midst of your experience

 

Hi Mara, I'm Daniel's mom. I'm so grateful that you could have this amazing (yet sometimes tough) experience. Thanks for sharing some great thoughts. Each of your team's posts is like a devotional for us on this end! :) Yes, it is so hard to watch people suffer, it seems almost cruel and yet, we would not know what compassion is if it were not so. We would not have the opportunity to help others if help weren't needed in the first place. We don't have to look far to find opportunities to serve "the least of these". And God is a just God, the first will be last and the last will be first. He has not forgotten them. He will right everything in His perfect timing. God bless you and the rest of your time in Peru!:)

 

Thank you so much Mara for sharing so personally, it blessed me and reminded me yet again that we have been given much and much is required of us! May God spirit continue to lead you each day on the trip as well as long after you get home. May your life grow for Jesus and the world he came to save.

 

Yes, we serve a big God! And with each missions trip you go on it helps us see how God is exactly who he needs to be for each person, no matter where you live or what situation you find yourself in. It’s so complex and simple at the same time. Praying the whole team understands that in a way they’ve never experienced before.

 

So enjoyed reading your post, Mara. May God continue to greatly encourage you.

 

Mara, Reading your post brought goosebumps and tears to my eyes. I can't even put into words how I am feeling. Thank you for reminding me that God is so merciful and life without him would be so bitter as you put so eloquently. As you wrote;

"But there is hope. These people are the lowest of the low, picking through garbage even street dogs have gotten at, but the God who spoke light into existence, who is more powerful and good than we can ever comprehend, loves them."

Wow! I don't really know what to say, I'm at a loss for words. Thank you for convicting, I continue to pray that God will relight the fire that burns so strong, reminding us of what He has done and that our request would be to be changed.

 

Mara, reading your opening statements of who you are seeing God to be this week made me think I was listening to your mom speak! You are describing God with the same love and awe that she does. So beautiful! I love that! May the Lord continue to open your eyes to see him and to know him. Praying for you!

 

Wow Mara! Thank you for such a beautiful testimony of all that God is revealing to you in these last few days! You have blessed me so much with the reminder of just how powerful, mighty, merciful and good the God we love and serve is...even in apparent heartbreak and darkness. You are so right..the promise that He will walk with us through each day and the proimse that He has guaranteed us eternal presence with Him is our ultimate hope. I will continue to hold you up in prayer as you trust Him in the days of heartbreak, serve Him amongst the meek and lowly and sacrifically demonstrate His love to the lonely. Hugs to you!!

 

Mara, thanks for sharing your heart here. So much to think about and process! Your thoughts remind me of the Psalms: holding onto the majesty and love of God as you survey the people around you. Keep loving the ones God brings across your way and keep hoping in Him. Praying for you all to continue to see God and to see Him at work there in Peru.

 

Mara,

this post is beautiful and brave and big; just like the God that you write about so passionately. Mom prayed that this trip would wreck you, and your sister, and all of your teammates. God answers your mom's prayers.

"Their life without God will be bitter and lonely and excruciating, but if they seek the Lord and put their trust in him, the bitterness of sin will only cause the glory of heaven to be even more sweet." I've read that line four times and cry each time. Amen and amen.

You should write more often; clear, concise, convicting and convincing. I love it.

May God continue to wreck you all; he is big like that.

 

What a beautiful devotion for us all to read! Praying you can press into the Heavenly Father who loves you so much are able to hear His words of wisdom and love be for you. Proud of you Mara! Xo

 

Such amazing ideas God is opening your heart, eyes and mind to! I love the picture too! Cant wait to hear more and more and more in the days to come, love you so much (obviously not as much as god;)! Praying for you, Adele and, everyone that God keeps opening you to new situations, feelings, emotions and experiences that guide you closer to him and his good plan for you! xo