PICTURE: Thought some of you might like to picture where I'm living right now...Here's a picture of my current home (my mom is standing on the corner). My parents rent the bright and sunny apartment on the top floor. It's located in the "Zona Sur" (The part of La Paz located lower down in the valley. Thus the climate is VERY pleasant, and it's an area where many diplomats and the more wealthy Bolivians choose to live.) I have to confess I feel a little like "a fish out of water" living surrounded by such affluence and people belonging to the "upper-class"! It's definitely a completely different world from the poor forgotten little city of Potosi where I grew up.
TITLE: I've titled this blog entry: "Quiero entregarte mis sueños" ("I want to give You my dreams"). Let me explain. Last week I started getting up early each day and walking up to "La Casa de Oración" ("The House of Prayer" A place at my sister's church designated specifically for prayer and which is open from 6 am to 10 pm every day). I find it's a wonderful place to meet with and spend time with God each morning away from all the distractions I have at home. The other day a song by one of my favourite Christian singers (Jesús Adrian Romero) was played while I was at "La Casa de Oración." The first line says, "Quiero entregarte mis sueños..." God spoke to me through that song confirming a message I have been receiving from multiple sources. During my time at the deaf centre, I went through the study "Experiencing God" by Blackaby where I learnt that God wants us to join HIM in what HE'S doing. This past week I have been spending a lot of time over at the Benavides (family friends) home helping the son work on a translation of his father's book into English. There is a part in Uncle Yecid's book where he talks about no longer asking God for what "I want" but seeking His heart and what He wants--His desires, dreams and plans.
I really feel like this is a time to rest, recharge and wait on the Lord. Please be praying with me that I would be sensitive to God's voice and calling, and that He would give me clear guidance on what HE WANTS for me in 2010.
You rock my socks off! Seriously...and I miss you. Shirley and I met tonight to pray, and we were praying and talking about Bolivia stuff...made me wish I was there going on the Christmas travelling adventure with Rach, and you, and Janelle.
ReplyDeleteAnd, guess what? I downloaded two songs by Jesus Adrian Romano a couple of weeks ago. On of the , Tu Estas Aqui is a fave of mine...we listened to it sometimes at the Vargas's.
I went to the House of Prayer when I was in Bolivia, I can understand why you would like it there.
I will pray...its exciting to wait and see what God will do.
Love and miss you.
aims