Day 5 - "That's good enough" - May 17, 2012
If Stew asked me to watch a show, cut some wood, listen to music, Facebook, or basically anything for one hour, I would say okay without a problem. However, when he asks me to spend time with God for an entire hour, I think WOAH there buddy. The challenge was to spend one hour with the Lord before we do anything else; and it put everything for the rest of the day in perspective. I worked construction all day but my mindset was different during the whole process. I built 20 shelves and 3 bookcases. Some of the team members were having a rough day due to us being in the middle of a hard week; however, following their quiet time, their attitudes were completely changed. It showed me how a quick prayer and a cool down relaxing time can change your entire day.
It was teacher appreciation day in Haiti, so the girls went up to our cabin and started a major arts and crafts session. We made them big balloons filled with feathers and tissue paper, goodie bags, and treats like Oreos and Nutter Butters. Chase, Michael, and I led worship for VBS and I got to share the message about LOVE from John 15:12-17.
We had the best dinner with chicken and rice, green beans, mango, and cake. After dinner, we cleaned up and played with the kids. They were enthralled with Stew's pictures of home on his iPad. We ended the night with a group devotion from Nehemiah 1 and the boldness of prayer. It should be the main prayer of our lives; that we be attentive to God's voice and not be afraid of the crazy things God can do! He is so faithful.