I'm where You want me to be..

'I know this is where you want me to be'...that's a direct quote from my journal after the first day here in Venezuela..I fought with the Lord so much and argued with Him about coming here (because that always works...ha) because I just simply couldn't figure out why coming to Venezuela for a month before I graduate in December would be advantageous for anything really.. I fought my selfish desires and my sinful nature and chose to trust I knew the voice of God the Father and was following Him here despite my walking in the dark on the situation so to speak. And thank God I did!! It seems everyday I'm understanding more and more why it is that I am here. It been one full week since we've arrived, but it seems like so much longer. Perhaps it's because the friendships that I've built, with my team and Venezuelan students, have flourished and it's as if I've known them for years. Or maybe it's the fact the Lord has revealed so much to me already in this shot week about Himself and His great and steadfast love for me and about a joy that truly is made complete because of the finishe work of Jesus that is unexplainable, unspeakable and could only come by way of the gracious Holy Spirit alive and at work in my heart.. But He's also shown me the depths of my helplessness, brokenness and filth by way of my sinful nature. It's all seemed to be too much to swallow and take in in such a short time and yet God had given me the Grace.. Oh such sweet Grace, to take it all in in stride. I guess I should address though whats actually going on here in Venezuela. LOTS! God is surely on the move here in this nation and in this city. From day one on campus my team and I have experienced the transforming power of te Gospel message in the lives of students. This is not an official count, but I believe that we have probably seen nearly 15 or 20 students enter from the kingdom of darkness to the Kingdom of Light!! Personally I gave the privilege of praying with three students, Ricardo, Robert and Osbellisa, when they saw the light and chose Christ, or rather responded to His call on their lives!! What a beautiful privilege that was to see their eyes light up at the sound that they could have this beautiful Jesus for themselves. Words can't describe the joy that was overflowing in my heart. Aside from the Lord God doing work on campus in and through so many, the friendships that I am building with students who are already involved in thr student movement here called Vida Estduiantil. Haifa is one of those people, she is a beautiful, energetic and life-giving spirit. She's gone with me almost everytime I've gone sharing to help translate and has been such a blessing to me! Getting to witness her share about God's love with others truly is a privilege as she's so filled with His Spirit and overflows with the Fathers Love!! I feel as if I've known her for far longer than a week as wr're gotten to share life with one another. Truth is, I could probably blog for hours about what's been going on, so I'll spare you considering most of you will probably have stopped reading now anyways.. Ha. But I will try and update again sooner this next time! Thanks for everyone who is praying for my team and i, I know God has so much more in store for us in there next two weeks!