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We've made it to England! We arrived here in Blackpool yesterday and have already made ourselves at home. But let me backtrack to share a bit more about Germany before I move on...
We had a beautiful time in Germany. God sent us there at that time for a reason. We were able to be a blessing to many and encourage people in their walks with Jesus. We were also extremely blessed by people investing in our lives and also financially supporting us above what we could have imagined. We were blessed to have the support of Alex's dad (and pastor of the church) to do whatever God put in our hearts for the church so in our last two weeks in Germany we had another soaking night, led youth group again, Alex led both Sunday morning services, we had a prayer night, evangelism and lots and lots of time spent encouraging and investing in people. For me, it was a very restful time (not as much for Alex because he was more in charge of the planning due to being able to communicate far better than me!) But God is teaching me to rest in Him...even though I had to physically rest and give up my desire to plan and know what was going on, my spirit was also more at rest. I don't really know what the balance is between resting and pressing in, between trusting God's sovereignty and banging on heavens door...but I'm trusting Holy Spirit to show me, to reveal his perfect way and to lead me in it. From that place of rest, we had so many opportunities to minister, love people and speak into their lives and it was so natural. Our desire for our time in England is to really grow in hearing God’s voice, responding right away and absolutely radiating Jesus everywhere we go! We love walking around the city and so we want to stop and talk to people, pray for them and see God touch individuals every single time we walk. Why not? The very spirit of God is in us! What's impossible?? (For an incredibleeeee testimony, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsxUZEqdKYw) Last night we were already able to love and pray for a sweet woman who was hard of hearing, after we prayed for her, she said, "that was nice, no one ever did that before, but that was nice!" She had a doctor's appointment for her ears today and said she would email us if the doctor said they were better...we're waiting for that email or to see her again and hear what God did. I know he wants to use us and love people through us, he's just looking for our "yes!" Yet so often I don't respond in obedience because I'm fearful--fearful of what other people will think of say. Seriously?! I am (& all of you who are disciples of Jesus) the hope of the world, we are Jesus to this lost and dying world...oh God give us such love and boldness! I'm excited to share more and more testimonies of God working through us, breaking down our fear and giving us His faith to see the sick healed, the lost saved, the dead raised...it's all so, so possible and should be so "normal" if only we'd believe! We're saying, "start with us, God!" Yes, so we're in England as I mentioned...we're staying at a home for missionaries and we'll be serving with a church here in Blackpool. Blackpool is the most deprived city in England--there's a lot of homelessness, addiction and poverty...so we get the awesome privilege of loving people here in this city! Today we went to a soup kitchen and sat with homeless/struggling individuals and listened to their stories. Then there was a wonderful gospel presentation and Alex got to share his testimony. Tomorrow we will find out what our schedule will look like for our time here, but whatever it is, we're expectant and we'll enjoy whatever we get to do:) Thanks for stopping by, friends! May you tune into the sound of heaven and let his voice and perspective determine yours. Lots of love from England! ❤️
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