Hey friends,
I’ll say it, Ecuador has been hard. The Lord is tremendously growing my dependence on Him. It’s hard not to count down the days when I get to squeeze loved ones and drive a car again. The first two weeks we were here I was sick with a sinus infection and then our squad got covid and quarantine rules are pretty strict here. It seems like after almost three full weeks we’re finally settling into ministry. I know the Lord still has so much to teach me and that these last two months can be so filled with sweet memories and continued stretching!!
I don’t want this to just a “I miss home” blog complaining about where the Lord has me. I am here for a reason. This season gets to grow my trust in the Lord’s plan and not my own. So if I’m ever on your mind pray for strengthened endurance and a desire to live each day in full abundance!! Thanks friends.
Father,
Thank you for sending me to Ecuador. Thank you for giving grace and walking me into more trust. Forgive me for resisting your plan. Show me your heart for this country and teach me patience in these weeks. You call me to live in abundance, help me walk that out. For all my days I will praise the way you orchestrate my days. I never want to walk outside of your will. Thank you for sending love into this world. You alone are worthy of all glory for all seasons.
Amen.
I pray that whatever season you are in, we are able to lean into dependence on the Father together. Thanks for reading!
Love always,
Katherine
Katherine –
So proud of you and seeing how you are growing! I look forward to having you home again and Daddy gets the first and drive!
Love you,
Dad
My sweet friend, I will be praying for you in these trials. I have seen your grit and know you have what it takes to finish well! I know a great knoll you can drive to when you get back!
SO GOOD I LOVE YOU
I am so very proud of you honey!!! What a huge testimony you are creating! I will pray for continued peace, strength and endurance that only comes from God.
Hugs!!!
Hey, Kathryn!
Praying for you during this season. Living over seasons on missions can bring difficult circumstances & trials. Throughout it all God remains good and faithful! Iām encouraged to hear that you are pushing through and are trusting God. Looking forward to meeting up with your sqaud soon!
,JP
I am praying for you. May God give you strength and everything else you need each day to do the work He has planned for you to do that day.
Iām praying for you as you lean in and walk in the abundance He has for you in Ecuador! You have so much light and love to share and I pray for a sweet refreshing over you this last month of ministry. And then a complete joy that first time behind the wheel again! š
Oh Katherine, You know I’ve “preached” for your whole life: “Embrace today! None of us are promised tomorrow. This is the day the Lord has made; rejoice and be glad in it! Don’t wish your life away.” My words should be ringing in your ears after hearing them on repeat for nineteen years. Truly, before you know it, you will be longing for these days in Ecuador and give anything to return to them. I pray you and every squad mate will take many deep breaths as you make note of the moment, embrace the day, notice what is wonderful and unique about this season. May you savor all the beauty before you, the smells around you, the voices and the laughter of the people, the taste of the food, the hugs of those you’ve grown to love. You are recording memories that will last a lifetime. Yes, abundant life the Lord has given to each of us! Yes, to Him be all the glory in every season. Love you to the moon! ~Mama