It was a party!

Setting an example through our actions, demeanor, words, and desires is what today was about for me. 

A day at the beach is hardly qualified mission work-- this was the assumption I had before going. I thought to myself that we could be doing so much more with our time- like building something, picking up trash, or feeding the homeless. And then I remembered my alabaster jar... I believe some party time for the CISNA boys was in there!!

I looked up at one point today and couldn't even tell I was in another country. Kind of felt like going into a good friend's house and helping yourself to what's in the fridge. The music was playing, the guys were grilling, boys were splashing in the pool... A typical American lifestyle. Except, this was the first for many of those boys. They were enabled to be young boys today. The were filled with so much joy. It was priceless to see their faces. 

I also witnessed one of our sweet teen girls sharing her testimony with a few boys... Because of that message I truly believe they have a new perspective on how to treat women and what healthy God fashioned relationships are supposed to be like. She was attempting to live out her God story in hopes that these guys could see Jesus in her life so that they could make him part of theirs. 

Another moment of blessing was tonight when Kurt and Susan, our missionary hosts, shared their story of leaving their comfortable lives to radically live for Christ. Their hearts are so genuine and I admire what God is doing in them. You never know what God might tell Laine and I...

Tomorrow we go back to CIPI.. I pray I see my sweet sleeping angel from Sunday! I'm also excited to spend time with the teen girls. 

Lift these broken hearts unto to Lord and rejoice in all that God is doing to shake up lives.