“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.”
Isaiah 55:8-9
My time here in Zwartkloof, Bela-Bela has been an experience that I don’t know how to really fully put into words but this is what I’ve got..
The work we’ve done has been painting fences, taking tarps on and off. Rolling up wires after wires. Picking up rocks, cutting, raking and burning grass and branches.
I have some days where my mind feels like it’s being pulled in two different directions. Maybe God didn’t call me here to come make huge impacts in the people’s lives (maybe He did). But maybe He wanted me to come here to experience His presence of being still and experience what it means to rest in Him. I don’t know if I’m right or not, but I know that my thoughts are not His thoughts, nor are my ways, His ways.
This Thursday we say goodbye to the community of Zwartkloof and Friday we meet our host families. I’m eager for what’s to come and I’m filled with gratitude towards God for giving me this opportunity.
As I’m approaching near the half way mark of my time here in South Africa, I look ahead with confidence knowing God is right beside me, just as He has been from the beginning.
Caili
Prayer Requests:
– My heart and mind would be prepared for what He’s got next for me.
⁃ I feel His peace that surpasses all my understanding. Especially in my times of uncertainty.
⁃ I would choose joy.
Withhold Nothing 
Thank very much for your letter and pictures. Is this a wild animal farm that you are working on? Like to hear about it. WE are praying everyday for you, Thanks for your prayer requests, That helps us to know how to pray for you.
I love all that you said in what God is leading you thru so far on this journey! I think He is also teaching you how to meet others on your team & what it’s truly like to be a team member. He is working in you in ways that you may not realize and you’ll look back & know that this experience has mad you different and to serve Him & others well, even if it’s rolling wire or picking up stones! Those every day tasks are part of His plan too. It represents our every day lives & they don’t always have to be filled with busyness but goodness.
Keep looking up Caili!
Aunt Cherie