Wow, when I woke up this morning, my mind when instantly to Uganda. Part of it is because that is where I was a year ago on this day, part of it is because I have connected with people there and I'm excited for the move of the Spirit that I know is happening, and the other part is that there is another Uganda Go Team there ministering right now.
When I got on this blog to write, I realized that I never finished documenting the rest of my trip last year...and that it has been 11 months since I wrote. That saddens me because there was so much to share and I really don't want to forget some of those things.
As I dressed for church this morning, I wore one of the skirts that I wore in Africa and one of my Ugandan bead necklaces just as a physical connection to that moment in time. As I reflect on the heart-change that God started in me a year ago, I don't want to live in the past...I want it to spur me on to the future and what His plan has in store for me!
Where I worshipped God on June 12, 2011:
Where I worshipped God on June 10, 2012:
So many times I have heard (and even said) that I was blessed to be born in America. Yes, there are a lot of 'benefits' and 'extras' that we take for granted in the States that aren't just given to everyone. In some respects that is a blessing, but in other respects, those things can get in the way of our relationship with Christ. When we have so many things at our disposal to accomplish and succeed in the things of man, we don't lean on the strength that only God can provide - and we limit the things that God can do and the glory that is rightfully His. So, yes, I will still say that I am blessed to live here, but that does not make my life any better than anyone else's...I will continue to pray that my heart will be broken by the things that break the heart of God - in my neighborhood, city, state, country, and world. And with that, that God will be seen in my words and actions...but that I will be broken enough to fully rely on Him to see me through the day to day.
Dinner on June 5, 2011:
My version of rice/beans/chapati - rice/beans/tortilla from Chipotle and of course, orange Fanta -
June 10, 2012:
