This past week has honestly been the hardest week since coming to England. Our team seemed to argue about everything, there was drama at the base, there were way too many sessions and everyone was exhausted, I felt like our ministry here in Liverpool is going nowhere... Everything seemed to pile up and I got to the point that I wanted to go home. I was so frustrated, not understanding why all these things seemed to not work out. You could say I felt "in the depths of despair." But God gave me hope...
I took the train back here to Liverpool from Birmingham last night so I could stay with friends longer. When I was on the train there were two college aged girls, one of the girl's dad, and his son sitting across the isle from me. They asked me a random question, instantly noticed my accent, and we ended up talking the whole two hour train ride. They asked me if I believe in God and I was able to share the gospel with them. To be quite frank, I was terrified the whole time. I had to continually pray that God would give me the words to say to them... It was such an AMAZING feeling. They asked me all sorts of deep questions about the bible and somehow I was always able to give them an answer. One of the ladies, is saved and the other is not. The one who is an unbeliever told me she would like to know more about God and meet to have coffee sometime! Then I rode the bus home with the girl who is saved and we shared our testimonies with one another! I was so encouraged throughout the whole experience and I really felt that God was reminding me He has me here for a reason.
These verses have really been on my heart...
James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Thankfulness is most definitely something God has been teaching me. I have taken so much for granted in the past, and I have been so blessed with my home, family, church, friends, upbringing, community, environment... So many things I have taken for granted. Thank you for all of your support and continual prayers. <3
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