Fast forward to North Carolina, we have been here a week working with ministries in this area, doing mostly manual labor. It had been a big change from being at training but very eye opening. We get to see what the Lord is doing here and even take part in that even if we aren’t talking to anyone or verbally sharing the gospel. On our off day we went into downtown Asheville and spent the day walking around. It was refreshing in the best way, yet made me realize how different we are living.
In downtown Asheville my friend got a tattoo that said “back to the garden” and me and my other friend went with her. The tattoo artist was very open to talking to us and we ended getting to share the gospel and pray over him. The Lord was so evidently pursuing him and it was really hard to walk away without knowing if he had accepted Jesus as his Savior. Then we went to dinner and began talking to our waiter. He opened up about his past in the church and how he ended up leaving because of church hurt. You could see in his eyes the pain he had felt from the church. My friends and I got to apologize and say we were sorry for that. He expressed how he had encountered many christians that were very judgmental and was glad that we were not. My heart was heavy, very heavy. But I am so thankful, because that heaviness pushes me to share the love and hope of Christ more.
This is when I knew the Lord is working more than my brain has capacity to know or understand. He isn’t merely everywhere to say he is, but to bring his children home. I think about the nations and I can’t even begin to think about what he is doing across the globe. Yes, he is alive and working and I want to be a part of that, for the rest of my life, wherever I am. The harvest truly is ripe, and we are the workers so of course we will see the harvest and fruit. Not all the time, but when we are open to be used, we will be.
These past six have shown me and allowed me to experience the difference between having faith and living by faith, and I’m excited to learn more about what that looks like these next 8 months!
Cambodia is less than a week away and I am in shock, this is crazyyy. Getting nervous as it’s getting more and more real, but so ready to go overseas! Thank you guys again for all of the support, love and prayers. Please continue to pray for safety and more seeds to be planted!
Amazing to see god working through you and your friends! Excited to see more of these, truly inspiring!
So so good!
Sharing our hope is all He asked of us! It’s our privilege to get to participate in his work. He doesn’t need us.
Love these stories, Sister. It’s a great reminder that people all around us need to hear the good news and we can be the ones to do that. Love you!!!
Thank you for sharing your heart and experiences. You are a blessing to our family and I know you will be a blessing to those you encounter in your travels as you share life, words and love with those who need Jesus! These verses are my heart for you and all the teams..
“We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.”
??1 Thessalonians? ?1:2-5? ?NIV??
Love you, Mom
Thanks for the update, Alexa! Praying for safe travels. So interested to hear about your upcoming experience, God bless you!
Thanks for sharing Alexa! You are in our prayers! So excited for what the Lord is doing in your life!
Facts on my mama
Wow lexa. Reading your 2 post are absolutely amazing and literally made me tear up and have chills!!!! I’m so pumped for you and I miss you dearly, keep being a disciple of the Lord. -Pookie
You have an amazing way with words! It makes me think of things in a new and different way. Thanks for sharing. Praying for safe travels.??
Understanding the difference between having faith and living by faith is HUGE.