As lots of you know, I am currently living in Nicaragua!!!

My squad is living/working with an amazing ministry called REAP Granada. Our everyday ministry looks like working on the farm from 9am-12pm, and then evangelizing to the locals in the afternoon (around 1:30pm-4pm). Each team splits up with a leader and a translator, then we walk around, go into peoples houses, and tell them about Jesus. Because the majority of Nicaragua is Christian and Catholic, a lot of people know the gospel, but they are in need of a little encouragement in their walks…so that is what we do! Honestly, I usually walk out of a home feeling very encouraged myself. The Nicaraguan people are so kind and welcoming, and have incredible testimonies.

As the time to come home gets closer and closer (around 2 months!!!), I can’t help but to have a little bit of excitement always in the back of my mind. I am so excited to come home and get to hug my friends and family as well as tell everyone about my journey face to face. But during worship the other night The Lord spoke to me. The lyrics we were singing were “there’s no place I would rather be, but here in your love”. (Set A Fire//Will Reagan). As I thought deeper about that statement,  I realized that sometimes there are lots of places I would rather be than on the race: my air conditioned house, my comfy bed, eating my favorite foods, etc.

But God gently reminded me that He has me here for a purpose. And if God wants me sweating constantly, wearing the same 3 outfits for 9 whole months, and eating beans and rice for every meal then there is absolutely no place that I would rather be than right here.

I believe this mindset works for every season of life. I’m sure when I get home, there will be times that I wish I was back with my squad or even back walking the streets of Nicaragua. But when I am home and missing the race, I still want my declaration to be that there is no place I would rather be than where the Lord has me in that moment.

Whatever we are going through, whether it’s a season of mountaintops or a season of valleys, The Lord promises to always be with us and His love will never fail us.

Pray for me as I seek the Lords will for my future, as well as continue to stay present here where I am.