Find rest, O my soul, in God alone

Just like every other job or place of employment, working can become tedious--a checklist, if you will. Lately, I have had my checklist of things to accomplish, and I've been carefully sticking to it because I know I won't remember everything I have to complete. The unfortunate part is that even in ministry, where my heart is so heavy for these kids, I can get wrapped up in the "list" of things I need to do today. I forget the purpose and I forget the emotional connection I have to this country and the children. I get so wrapped up that I'm rushing around and I don't even focus on glorifying God in my day. (This is a bit of a confession obviously) The best part: No matter what I'm doing, God tends to humble me, bring me back to reality, and remind me of why I'm here. Yesterday, I had one of those experiences. My job was to go around to each school checking out the desks, the kids, and talking to the school coordinator. I was checking off my lis...

Goodness me. Time is flying and Camp LIFE is JUST around the corner!! This year our theme is Kingdom. The orphans are going to learn that they are a part of God's Kingdom. That He loves them and they are royalty. I pray that they will realize that this world they live in--the poverty, the thirst, the hunger, the gutters, the trash--it's all a temporary home. Their true home is a marvelous Kingdom!! I can't wait to see God move in their lives this summer. I'm also super excited about what God is going to do in the lives of every America who steps on Zambian soil. I feel as though God is brewing up something BIG. He loves this country and Satan has such a hold on it, but I feel like it's getting to the point where God is saying, "Enough is enough." I believe when each of our 500 Americans leave Zambia, their hearts will be broken for these beautiful children in such need. I know they have heard so many stories about these children and this country...