Last week i had the opportunity to go on an extreme adventure that focuses on accepting challenges, conquering fears, and coming closer to God.
The main thing that i learned, in those five days, was about patience. I was put in a group with 3 other girls and 1 guy. By the second day one of the girls could barely walk because of the pain in her feet. God told me that I needed to walk with her throughout the week. You know me, full of energy, strength and perseverance...it was definitely hard, but so worth it. God kept speaking about how I need to walk hand-in-hand with Him...I CANNOT rush ahead to the future...He wants to guide me and prepare the way, so that when the time is right, I arrive and receive the whole blessing!
At the end of the week, God confirmed this in our time of affirmation. One girl prayed over me and really felt God speak the word: RISK. if I take the risk and rush through life, not being completely sensitive to God's voice, I may miss God's will for me in that moment. It hit me really hard. I really need to spend more time with God and recognize His voice and walk slowly beside Him. My relationship with Him NEEDS to be my first priority.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Accepted!!!
Hello!
I was just sitting here in the coffee shop and thought I'd write
about how things are going!
Last week I filled out an application for a school i plan on
doing in April. This school is a second level YWAM school called,
"Principles in Children and Youth Ministries" and will be held in Buenos Aires
(about 14 hours from Mendoza). I just found out from a staff member (Marcela) that the staff at the Buenos Aires base are already looking forward to having me!
I am very excited about this opportunity and feel that it will greatly
benefit my future plans to start a ministry working with kids. I feel
God has opened up this school as a way for me to gain more knowledge,
understanding, ideas and tools to work with kids!
So, with this said, i could use all of your prayers.
The school costs $850 (lecture phase) and an additional amount for the
outreach (with possibilities of traveling to China, Central America,
or Argentina)
I received an email yesterday saying that i have been accepted!
I would greatly appreciate all your prayers as i walk in faith into
this new journey of going deeper!
Waiting for a miracle,
Carissa
I was just sitting here in the coffee shop and thought I'd write
about how things are going!
Last week I filled out an application for a school i plan on
doing in April. This school is a second level YWAM school called,
"Principles in Children and Youth Ministries" and will be held in Buenos Aires
(about 14 hours from Mendoza). I just found out from a staff member (Marcela) that the staff at the Buenos Aires base are already looking forward to having me!
I am very excited about this opportunity and feel that it will greatly
benefit my future plans to start a ministry working with kids. I feel
God has opened up this school as a way for me to gain more knowledge,
understanding, ideas and tools to work with kids!
So, with this said, i could use all of your prayers.
The school costs $850 (lecture phase) and an additional amount for the
outreach (with possibilities of traveling to China, Central America,
or Argentina)
I received an email yesterday saying that i have been accepted!
I would greatly appreciate all your prayers as i walk in faith into
this new journey of going deeper!
Waiting for a miracle,
Carissa
Sunday, March 1, 2009
More than my Provider...
It's been way too long since i've written...wow time flies.
Life is going well here in Argentina! God is doing many great things!
I came to the realization the other day that i have the coolest best friend in the world!
God is so great, He provides for my needs beyond what i even ask or need.
It's like, "hey i really could use some new shoes...only days later a girl gives me a pair of shoes!" I am hungry and need something to eat, but haven't been able to go shopping; someone invites me to eat with them. It's so wonderful the way God responds to my needs! i love Him so much!
that's my note of encouragement for you all...God wants to not just provide for our needs, He wants to bless us beyond what we ask or need!
Life is going well here in Argentina! God is doing many great things!
I came to the realization the other day that i have the coolest best friend in the world!
God is so great, He provides for my needs beyond what i even ask or need.
It's like, "hey i really could use some new shoes...only days later a girl gives me a pair of shoes!" I am hungry and need something to eat, but haven't been able to go shopping; someone invites me to eat with them. It's so wonderful the way God responds to my needs! i love Him so much!
that's my note of encouragement for you all...God wants to not just provide for our needs, He wants to bless us beyond what we ask or need!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
FInding Joy in Simple Things
Happy New Year to you all!!!
It’s been a very long time since I’ve written, so I will do my best to not forget anything.
I was in the States in November and came back home to Argentina the second week of December, just in time for our annual evangelistic outreach event to the indigenous people of “el campo” (the country side/desert). We had about 600 people here for 5 days; during this week I was able to work with kids 1-3 years old. I was known as “Mama Carissa”, I had the privilege of taking care of one little girl almost all day every day. There were five kids on my list, but being of such a young age they were very attached to their moms. Guadalupe was a one-year-old girl who was uncomfortable with almost anyone but her mom and I; I felt so honored to have the trust of this precious girl. There were, however, other days where I took care of five or six kids. One day in particular, we were able to go to the aquarium and the zoo! I was in charge of 5 kids ages 5-9, it was wonderful time where I saw so much joy in these kids who had never been to the big city nor the aquarium or zoo. It was a wonderful experience and I hope and pray that these kids will never forget the love and care that was shown to them by so many people willing to serve them with the love of God!
The last night we had a Christmas Dinner for all of them! I really enjoyed being able to bless these people, one thing that I was able to do was give new clothes to many of the children! There was one little girl, Maria that I had been taking care of during the week, she had worn the same clothes the 5 days and looked as thought she had not taken a bath in many week, her hair was matted and she probably had lice. I found a cute dress and some coordinating shoes for her, I took her in the bathroom to get her ready for the special dinner! I wanted so badly to bathe her, but the water on the base had completely been shut off and nobody could find a way to fix it, the only thing we could do was wait, but seeing that the dinner was already being prepared and we had no idea when the water would come back, we did what we could. I took Maria into the bathroom changed her clothes and fix her hair into a simple braid, trying to make the most of the situation and lack of water. As we went out of the bathroom to find her mom, I noticed the huge smile on her face as she gently touch her new clothes! As I walked toward her mom with a smile on my face, I saw the look on her moms face…pure shock. Maria ran up to her mom and hugged her, her mom began to touch her daughter and ask herself “is it really you, Maria? This is my daughter? Are you sure?” I was filled with pure joy! This woman was filled with an inexpressible joy after I had felt bad for not being able to bathe her daughter. God is so faithful! I was blown away by the way that God moved and touched this woman’s life.
Well...this is pretty long, so i'll write more when i can.
It’s been a very long time since I’ve written, so I will do my best to not forget anything.
I was in the States in November and came back home to Argentina the second week of December, just in time for our annual evangelistic outreach event to the indigenous people of “el campo” (the country side/desert). We had about 600 people here for 5 days; during this week I was able to work with kids 1-3 years old. I was known as “Mama Carissa”, I had the privilege of taking care of one little girl almost all day every day. There were five kids on my list, but being of such a young age they were very attached to their moms. Guadalupe was a one-year-old girl who was uncomfortable with almost anyone but her mom and I; I felt so honored to have the trust of this precious girl. There were, however, other days where I took care of five or six kids. One day in particular, we were able to go to the aquarium and the zoo! I was in charge of 5 kids ages 5-9, it was wonderful time where I saw so much joy in these kids who had never been to the big city nor the aquarium or zoo. It was a wonderful experience and I hope and pray that these kids will never forget the love and care that was shown to them by so many people willing to serve them with the love of God!
The last night we had a Christmas Dinner for all of them! I really enjoyed being able to bless these people, one thing that I was able to do was give new clothes to many of the children! There was one little girl, Maria that I had been taking care of during the week, she had worn the same clothes the 5 days and looked as thought she had not taken a bath in many week, her hair was matted and she probably had lice. I found a cute dress and some coordinating shoes for her, I took her in the bathroom to get her ready for the special dinner! I wanted so badly to bathe her, but the water on the base had completely been shut off and nobody could find a way to fix it, the only thing we could do was wait, but seeing that the dinner was already being prepared and we had no idea when the water would come back, we did what we could. I took Maria into the bathroom changed her clothes and fix her hair into a simple braid, trying to make the most of the situation and lack of water. As we went out of the bathroom to find her mom, I noticed the huge smile on her face as she gently touch her new clothes! As I walked toward her mom with a smile on my face, I saw the look on her moms face…pure shock. Maria ran up to her mom and hugged her, her mom began to touch her daughter and ask herself “is it really you, Maria? This is my daughter? Are you sure?” I was filled with pure joy! This woman was filled with an inexpressible joy after I had felt bad for not being able to bathe her daughter. God is so faithful! I was blown away by the way that God moved and touched this woman’s life.
Well...this is pretty long, so i'll write more when i can.
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