I am the queen of random pieces of paper. I currently have 8 random pieces of paper in my purse right now, and that is not counting what I have on my desk. By random pieces of paper I mean I think of something, then I write it down on a random piece of paper. This could be anything from journaling, to a ‘to do’ list, to a shopping list, to questions I need answered, or an idea, or a bible verse that came to mind. They are on post it notes or notepads mostly, but sometimes napkins, the back of a receipt or envelope, you know whatever is handy. Sometimes I’ll even open a txt file on the computer and write away, or more recently google docs have become my friend. When something is on my mind, I just need to write it down, so I’ll use whatever is around, however this makes it difficult as then I don’t have any kind of formal journal. I also rarely think to date the paper, so years later I’ll find something, and have no idea when it was written or what I was referring to.
This bothers me slightly, as I like being able to go back and read over my former life. Maybe I just need to get in the habit of carrying a journal with me everywhere, and using it for everything. Hmm, don’t know that it will happen, but it’s a nice thought. For the time being, I’ll probably continue to use random pieces of paper.
How do you journal?
Sorry, it’s taken me a bit to get a post up since returning. I am home, safe and sound. And have been since Monday at 11:25. My brother and his family greeted me at the airport and promptly took me to eat Mexican!
I have been recovering from jet lag and battling a head cold for most of this past week, but am finally feeling up to par again.
The trip was AMAZING! I can’t even begin to tell you what an incredible experience it was. Such great people, such an awesome God. I should be posting some pics soon. I’ll let you know when I do.
Thanks again so much for you prayers while I was away! Much appreciated!
:) Krissie
Today we will be packing up and saying goodbyes to our new friends at Light of Love.
Pray that the children and staff would be encouraged as we leave
Pray that we would have appropriate closer with the new relationships that have begun between us and the people of India
Pray for safe travel, and a restful trip back to the US
Pray that we would be able to process what God showed us, and apply it effectively in the context of our lives back in the US
We arrive back on Monday morning. This concludes the Prayer Guide posts, but stay tuned, as I’m sure I’ll have lots to share with you about the trip, and hopefully some great pictures too! Thanks so much for taking this journey with me, and being faithful to lift the team and I up in prayer.
Krissie
This morning we will again do village ministry, and we will have the opportunity to minister to those infected with HIV/AIDS and leprosy.
Pray that we would boldly show love to those we meet through physical touch
Pray that they would see the love of Christ in us
Pray that we would have the opportunity to share the gospel with those we meet
Today we will continue to help with village ministry, we will also be doing a mini-VBS with the children at Light of Love. We have activities that integrate the story of creation, the 7 continents, and the salvation message. We will also help serve dinner.
Pray that despite a language difference we would be able to effectively communicate the gospel.
Pray that children will accept Christ into their lives
Pray that God would be shaping our hearts as we serve, and drawing each of us closer to Him during this time.