Faith

Here is the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Sometimes I struggle with pride, but this needs to be told. Since I have been here, with the busyness of traveling, the chaos of South Africa in general, and my lack of talking to God, I had slowly begun to drift away, struggling to see what His true purpose for me here was. Satan has been pulling at me hard, but tonight I fought back. I felt Jesus' presence all around me as I journeyed with my wonderful new friend Lisa, to campus. Lisa has connected me with a church called Church on Main, with a very diverse group of people and the most free worship I have ever seen.

I felt the pull of God as I got closer to Jammie Hall, and I also felt my nerves going a bit haywire at the courage I knew i would have to muster up to introduce myself to all of the people that I have never met before, which was just about everyone at the worship.

After awkwardly making my way into different conversations, we walked into Jammie Hall. Everyone was spread out, the band began playing and although my heart was not as connected with God as it normally is I felt the pull, slowly starting to come back, the reminder of what faith means pounded once again in my head, and life began pumping through my veins again. I was told that the type of worship here is free worship and I finally got to see what that meant. People kneeling on the floor face down, tears being shed for the glory of God's kingdom, feet moving and people jumping up and down dancing like crazy. Others praying out loud constantly, singing to their own tune, languages from all over being spoken together, as we, children of God were united as a family. I only knew a few of the songs but one of the final songs that we sang was Your Love Never Fails, a true reminder that my God is the same through time, and no matter where I go, my God is the same, my God is faithful.

Hebrews 11:1
Now Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:6
And without faith, it is IMPOSSIBLE to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

My life ambition: find out what pleases The Lord, and embody it.

P.s-Garden Route stories to come

love to you all my dear brothers and sisters in Christ
-Mia