So far Botswana has flown by to me. It is unreal that we have already been here for 13 days. These 13 days have been all over the place and pretty ‘uneventful’ in the sense of events. But if I look at these 13 days in moments they are oh so powerful. I have learned more about myself and more about God’s never failing, never ending, reckless love for me. Since my first time in church I have always thought that speaking in church would be very cool, but also believed that was not for me and I was not capable of that. However, I have learned that I have a voice, through the power of God my words are wise, and I should share it. I have been considering starting my own blog upon my return home. I would be able to share anything I want whether it be things I have realized about God or myself or mini sermons I wrote while reading the Bible. Anything really that others would find helpful. I want to lead a bible study for teenagers and make it something that they would enjoy. I want to teach them to read the Bible and how I learned to actually enjoy it. I also believe I will be speaking here in Botswana at a youth group. I have a strong feeling that I am supposed to prepare a message on being one: one body and of one accord.
I have learned what true mental, physical, and spiritual health looks like. At home i packed my schedule so tight and busy that I did not know what breathing looks like. I have been able to rest with God and feel Him and learn from Him. I have been able to serve with 100% of myself and with that I have realized how powerful I am and how much of myself is really truly God.
I have learned that hospitality is a gift. I have always dreamed of having my house be an open door. I want everyone I encounter to know that they are welcome over whenever they want. My door will be open to whatever they need whether it be talking, listening, movies, cuddling, coffee or tea. The world needs some more love. I want to love others how I love best, and to me that looks like being an open door whether that be literally in the future or figuratively now.
