The day dawned dark and gloomy. The fog clung to the ground like cobwebs to a forgotten corner, reluctant to loosen its hold. It was not the makings of a great day.
I felt my courage weaken as I peered out my bedroom window at the soggy climate outside. As I looked with my eyes I felt a voice inside gently remind me that we live by Faith and not by Sight. So, in an act of faith I declared victory and blessing over the day. It was a day that the Lord had made so I made a decision to rejoice and be glad in it.
After all, this was no ordinary day. This was the day Brazos Abiertos started back up again after a 5 week break. This was the beginning of a new year full of new challenges, new victories, and new stories to tell.
After a semi-chaotic morning of getting Corban ready and off to school I looked around to make sure that all was packed into the back of my Equinox. The Equinox was full of things friends had sent for the ministry- a ton of flannel for story boards, clothes, prizes, toys. Also a few boxes of supplies I had purchased in anticipation of today. My laptop was snuggled in tightly. It seemed all was in order, so with a kiss and a wave to Cohen, off I went.
At the ministry base I was greeted warmly by both Alfonso and Yoli. They were bright and eager to get started.
It was a usual first day back. We caught up on each other's news. We had a time of prayer and a meeting to tackle issues such as new outreaches, weekly schedule, teams and missionaries expected for the year. As always, the Christmas break gave us all a much needed rest and we felt our creative juices flowing once again. We have exciting new ideas for this year! I can't wait to see how the Lord works it all out.
It was a usual first day back, but something in the atmosphere tells me that this will be no ordinary year.....
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