dear friends,
today was a great day.
there were a few moments this past week that were rough for me spiritually, but looking at the bigger picture now, I see that they were all for loving discipline & I am better and stronger because of them. and it all led up to this day.
we journeyed to the infamous yad vashem, better known as the holocaust museum. needless to say, it was an emotional experience. my senses were overwhelmed with this place. what I saw, read, felt--my heart genuinely throbbed & broke for the people affected by this grotesque event in history.
from there, we met up with a palestinian christian friend we made last week in jerusalem. he generously invited us to his home where we ended up worshiping & interceding for the nation & for his church. God led me through which songs were on His heart, so naturally & gently. there were old songs & new songs & brand new songs as well. it was one of the most blessed worship times I have ever had. the Spirit moved radically within the space. it was truly amazing.
then we were able to participate in the palestinian church service, and we were so fortunate to meet with other believers. it is amazing to see how God provides such divine appointments with which to bless us.
as I shared, there were times of spiritual attack this week. but throughout it all, He never failed me. each moment of hardship was followed by a moment of great blessing & encouragement.
He always brings me back to my favorite verse:
for everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.
ecclesiastes 3:1
tomorrow, I am embarking on a faith journey (see luke 10 for more details). two of my teammates & I will be gone for two days & will be taking no money, no extra clothes and no provisions. after much prayer & consideration, we are heading to galilee to see what God has in store for us there. please pray for me, that God would show me His glory & also challenge me in a new & interesting way. there is much excitement, but also some fear mixed in.
will update again after my trip !
love,
r.
above is a picture from yad vashem, symbolizing the millions of burnt books during the time of the holocaust.
"where they have burned books, they will end in burning human beings."
heinrich heine
