Hope

“What gives me the most hope every day is God’s grace; knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God.”

Rick Warren

I’ve been able to witness the goodness and brokenness here in South Africa. I’ve been able to see the work of God in these communities I’ve been able to be apart of. People with real and beautiful stories who have been living each and every day for the Lord.

I’ve gotten the chance to be able to work alongside the local churches here. Serving meals that they give to their communities 3 times a week. Working alongside a family who get mothers and children at their door steps at night because they have nowhere else to go. Observing pastors as they pray over the people in Pretoria. Getting to experience being apart of a host family and their kindness of their hearts in welcoming young adults like me, not only into their homes but into their lives.

But also these past weeks have been hard at times. Being 8,524 miles away from home has been more challenging than I imagined. Times where I crave comfort, times where I want privacy, times where I just need a hug from my mom.

Having to surrender and trust God is something I’m daily working on. The process of letting go of control isn’t easy but I know God brought me here and He will complete what He has started.

Caili

Prayer Requests:

⁃ I find my hope in God in my times of hurting

⁃ To not checkout and be present these last few weeks

⁃ I would feel God’s love