The Ultimate Protector and Provider

At times, situations are not what we would like them to be and that has seemed to be the case throughout this past week. In the midst of all that though it is good to realize that God has things planned out just the way He wants them. It is not about what we want, it is about what He wants for us. I have been shown that I was not called here for my plans or to be comfortable. Our walk as Christians is not supposed to be easy. Times are going to be tough but this is when He expects to turn to Him and look to Him for our strength.Now this does not mean that we are always going to be struggling with things. God also blesses us and allows times t be good. These are times that we will grow to cherish.

We spend quite a bit of time waiting to figure out what we are going to do or what our advisors want us to do. In these many times I have been able to read and pray quite a bit. I find myself looking and talking to God more than I ever have in my life. There are very few distractions here and so it is good to just sit in silent prayer for the people I have come in contact with. It was in one of these silent times that I came across Colossians 4:5-6 which says, "Make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace."

God has blessed me so much this past week and I have been able to realize even more how amazing He truly is. This past week started out differently than I could have ever imagined. My good friend Emily, who happened to be on the same internship, was not feeling well. I was able to hang out with her the first couple days of the week. On Tuesday night she was able to go back home and is feeling better now. I am so thankful that she was able to return home safely. By Tuesday night I was wondering what the rest of the week was going to turn out to be like. After pondering it for a while I just had to give it to God. It does not matter what I think or what I want to happen. What does matter is that God has it all planned out along with the rest of my life. It is so encouraging to know that our Perfect Creator is in control of my life and that He will never put me in danger. He will ALWAYS protect me and provide for me.

The end of the week was definitely a gift for God. I was introduced to Diana, a girl whom I get the opportunity to counsel the rest of the summer! Our first meeting was a little shakey because I was so new to her and we had never met before. I was definitely discouraged but then asked God for his guidance and counseling and at our second session she was able to open up a little more to me. We need to let ourselves go and let God.

The people of Mathare are helping me more than I could have ever imagined. I am learning more each and every day. In Romans 12:13 it mentions sharing with those who are in need. Coming in to this I was selfish and thought that I was going to help all the people who are need here. Maybe I should have taken a step back and realized how needy I was and how they are going to help me. God is changing my life through this experience and through these people and I would not have it any other way.

ATTENTION: Our fasting date has changed but it would be great if you are sill able to fast with the interns. If you have no clue what I am talking about I mentioned it in my previous blog. The new date for this is just the next week on Friday July 13, 2012. Thank ya!

In Him,

Alicia