Hi everyone! I am currently in Johannesburg, South Africa after departing Botswana about a week ago. Botswana was a hard, but amazing month, and it has taken me awhile to figure out how to put what I learned there into words. I still don’t know if I can, but I’ll give it a shot. I started the month on a rough note. I struggled a lot with feeling unworthy and unwanted on my team. These were complete lies that I let build up to a point where I broke down in tears for hours. The enemy used my insecurities as a foothold to discourage me. I had to be vulnerable to those around for God to bring the darkness to light. During my time in Botswana, I was able to grow in numerous ways. I worked in an orphanage, which if you know me you would know that’s right up my alley. Working there taught me that I can’t rely on my own strength but that I need to rely on God when I don’t have enough patience or energy to get through the day. I learned to laugh and find joy when I felt like everything around me was falling apart. I also learned that I can’t always say yes and I need to learn my limits. Boldness was another area where God grew me this past month. One Sunday while in Botswana, we went to a small church 2 hours away in a village. My team was asked to give a sermon with no time to prepare. I volunteered and learned when you say yes to God He can use you as a vessel to spread His word. Through the trials that I faced this month, I was able to grow as an individual and in my walk with the Lord. I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to partner with the organization Love Botswana, and I’m excited to see what God has in store for me during my time in South Africa.
