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With only two weeks left in this place that has become my home the Lord reminds me daily of the different things he has used Nicaragua to teach me.
Worrying is completely and utterly pointless.  When we first got here I would get so caught up on what the future would hold, who I would be with in the upcoming countries, and what ministry I would work with, etc. As I began to pray over what was to come the Lord told me a few things.  He would be like “Christy don’t you remember that whatever happens is best for you? Don’t you remember that my plan is perfect for you?” Over and over in scripture the Lord makes it clear not to worry.

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear…. Who by worrying can add a single hour to his life… Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Matthew 6:25,27&34
 
"For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children" ….
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." 
Romans 8:15-16&37-39

The Lord has given me so much peace over the past couple of weeks because I know the Lord has things planned that I cannot even imagine. Isn’t it great that we can live in excitement of what is to come rather than fear?  Praise the Lord for how he blesses us!

Through realizing the complete pointlessness of worry I have realized the importance of living in the moment. With only two weeks left in Nicaragua the Lord is showing me the reality that every day is a blessing and that we are to make the most of it. This past week we lived in a hostel in Leon, a larger city about 45 minutes away. Every morning we would wake up and ask the Lord to put people in our path that we could encourage, help, smile at, or pray for.  Although it was only a week, it was a beautiful picture of how life should look whether we are on the mission field or living our daily life at home. We are promised one day at a time so why would we do anything else besides live each day for others in order to serve the Lord?

I have also learned to be content.  I have learned this not only through the happiness I see in the midst of poverty but through wearing the same shirt for three days in a row and being glad that I have cold running water to take a shower in.  A few days ago I was walking around in Bethel with Naynay and we noticed a cute little old lady sitting alone.  So we decided to talk to her and ask if she needed prayer. She shared with us that all of her four kids have died and now she lives alone in her house.  She told us how it is hard and sometimes she is lonely, but she knows the Lord is with her.  It is people like this that I am like okay never complain again. Thank you Lord for your blessings.

Our squad has worship about once a week.. a few weeks ago during worship I wrote this in my journal:
“The point is not that I am happy, the point is not that I am comfortable, the point is not that I am accepted and loved by everyone, the point is that I am utterly and completely in love with Jesus”
Every day I am learning more and more about living for the Lord rather than myself.  It seems that the more of myself I give, the more peace I receive, the more joy I am filled with, and the more freedom I have.  Thank you Lord for the fact that the more we give up the more we receive!
 
Thank you so much for all your support in prayers.  It is such an encouragement every time I hear how many people are praying for me! I know they are working! So often I think to myself… I know that happened because so many people are praying for me!! Please pray that we make the most of our last two weeks here! Thank you so much!! Love you all!
 
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything , but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God, Ant the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:4-7
 

A few of us with Felix's family in Bethel


My team and Lena in Leon.  Lena is a girl that stayed in our hostel who we got to minister to and with. 


Two sweet girls from Bethel


Naynay and I with some of the kids from Bethel


This is the lady that tought me how to make tortillas and shaved my eyebrows.. we laugh a lot together hahha! 


Cassie! I love this girl so much! 

9 responses to “Hakuna Matata”

  1. Oh sweet Christy…your post is such a great reminder to all of us of God’s sovereign hand at work in our lives! Clinging to the Saviour is the most amazing place to be! You are such a precious JOY and learning and being reminded of that in a far away place, so different from all you’ve known is a blessing to watch. I am praying that God continues to draw you closer to Him as you seek to serve Him. I love you! Gummie

  2. Dear Christy,
    I love your post. It brings tears of joy. You’re an amazing woman of God. You are not only ministering to those around you in a far off land, but also to us here as well. The lessons you are learning teach us all when you share them. I am so blessed by you, my sweet, joyful daughter. I love you so much!

    Love, Mom
    Isaiah 58:10-11

  3. Dear Christy Joy, you are such an inspiration!!!!! Thank you for spreading the joy of Chirst all over the world, I love you and miss you and am praying for you..thank you for all you are doing for His kingdom!!

  4. oh Christy!!
    what an encouraging post!! it’s so awesome to see/hear how God is working in your life. what a great reminder to us all that we should treat each day as if we are on the ‘mission’ field!! love you and praying for you!

  5. Very encouraging Christy!
    Stay in the word, as you obviously have, there you will find strength!

  6. Hey Christy! It’s so crazy that you’ll be moving in 2 weeks! What!?!? Time flies so quickly! It just reminds me how much we need to make sure that we make the most of every moment that we have, and take up the opportunities we have to love and care for those around us. Keep on pushing and bringing Kingdom to earth. I’m so proud of you! Love you! :o)

  7. I LOVE the picture of you getting your eyebrows shaved. OMG it brings such a big smile to my face. I love that in the face of leaving a place too, you decided to make the most of your last time in Nicaragua. You really have grown so much in hearing His voice through ministry and how you operate day to day. Proud of you Christy!

  8. Christy! It is so very encouraging to read about how the Lord is using you in Nicaragua; how He has taught you how to be content, to have peace and have joy. I will be praying for you and your final two weeks. Love you so much and miss you everyday.

    Oh, and the picture of you getting your eyebrows shaved is priceless.