Chao!
Today is Thursday and I can't believe a week has come and gone. I feel like so much has happened in the past week! I saw God move in great ways, I heard Him speak tenderly to my heart, and I've seen some of the emptiness in the eyes of those I've walked by. I've enjoyed some really great and encouraging conversations, had some sweet and intimate prayer time, and rested in our Fathers' presence! I want to update you all I'm just not sure where to go with this post. There are many things I could tell you but everytime I try to write, my words leave me and I am left with nothing.
Tuesday and Wedensday were days of rest. I stayed with Linda in Riga and she had to work both these days so it was a lot of time spent by myself. I would wake up early in the mornings and make Linda her coffee, (the first day I forgot the sugar, oops) but I learned :) then after she would leave for work, I would go back to sleep. These days while staying with her it was nice to truly rest. My heart was at ease and I woke up everyday feeling well rested. It's interesting how when you are in the presence of those you love and feel connected to, even the unknown feels okay. I think this is how it was with Linda. Maybe yes I wasn't always with her but knowing I was in her home, and I would see her again in the evening, my heart felt at home with my sister. :) Praise God!
Okay, so, then I basically spent these days exploring. As you saw from the videos and the Facebook updates, I took the initiative to see what life would be like on my own here. Thankfully, there are a lot of people who spoke English when I needed to order something, but I feel the desire in my heart to really want to communicate in their heart language. I know this will come with time. I spent these days walking and praying, saw new parts of the city and just walked until I got cold. On Tuesday evening I went to the shop and bought some things for dinner and made macaroni with sausages and peppers and tomatoes and dill, Protams! (of course). It was interesting as I didn't know what anything was so I just cooked something and ate it. I think it was okay but not the best that I've ever made. Then Linda would come home and we would talk for a little bit and then go to bed. So, this is how I spent my last few days. Adjusting to the culture here, catching up on sleep, and spending lots of time in prayer.
Last night I drove to Kūldiga with one guy David who is a missionary here and we had really
good conversations. He gave me some really good advice and things maybe he would do differently. It was encouraging to hear that it is possible to come here, but it will definitely require some work and sacrifice, but nothing is impossible with God leading. I'm really thankful for that time to spend with him and the conversations we had!
Now today, I am in Kūldiga and have enjoyed a cheap but delicious and filling Latvian lunch, conversations with the lovely Ilze and now updating you all. Maybe today's post wasn't as interesting as the others but I wanted to fill you in and update you. Tonight I will be attending the bible study they have with the youth here. This will be good to see how things are done here. Tomorrow evening we will have the youth service and Matiss has asked me to share some things. I would ask that you would pray for that time. That you would pray for God to give me the words He wants His people to hear. That those who would come would be open to His word and receive that message of love in their hearts. Pray that this time in Kūldiga would be answering to prayers, no matter the direction I get from here. Praise God for all the incredible things He has done this far! Praise Him for His love and unending grace and mercy! Praise His name just because He is God! :)
Oh one more thing! Praise God that today is so beautiful! Šodien ir skaista diena! Ļoti skaista! The sun is shining and the weather is beautiful! Maybe some 50 degrees! :)
I love you all! Thinking of you often! I can't wait until I have the words to express what is in my heart! :) thank you again for your prayers!
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