I Really Like Wednesdays in Wales

It's hard to believe that I am now in second month here in Wales. Time is flying by and I fear this last month will pass even quicker than the first. Leaving here may be one of the hardest things I've ever done. I pray that it's not good-bye, but rather just a see you soon. But enough of that...because I would rather soak up the now :)

I love Wednesdays here in Wales. I mean I love all my days, but I really like Wednesdays. During the mornings I have been given the blessing of gathering with members of the church for prayer. This time is one of the most refreshing times of the week. Yesterday it was so amazing to see people of various ages to come together and lift of various praises and requests before God. There is such an honesty within this group; knowing that as brothers and sisters in Christ we can openly share our burdens and praises with one another to be lifted up in prayer. Seeing people openly pray for one another and their families and friends without even being asked is just a reminder of how as Christians we should be eagerly lifting others up in prayer. This prayer time has challenged me to begin praying more frequently in my alone times with God, knowing now near He truly is. I am thankful that when I return back to school that I'll be able to partake once again in Tuesday evening prayer time, which is another blessing in my life.

Yesterday afternoon provided good hang-out time with some of the youth in the church, Josh and Louis and evenually Abby joined us. These three and several others are the reason I will have a hard time leaving at the end of the month. Which is why I am enjoying all the time I get to be with them. They keep me on my toes, but in a good way. I never know what they'll say or ask and there is never a dull moment with them, or a silent one because both of the boys are either playing the piano or guitar (louis - piano and josh - guitar). They challenge me to really live what I say I believe. But they also give me plenty of laughs and remind me not to take myself so seriously, instead just enjoy life to the fullest. It excites me to see how God is going to work in their lives as they continue to grow in their faith.

Wednesdays also mean two clubs meet - Kids Zone for ages 4 - 7 and Club 3:16 for ages 16-21. Kids Zone is pretty much all girls, usually we have one little boy but he wasn't there last night. They are absolutely precious. I think back to a month ago when some of them wouldn't talk to me and now I can see how much they have opened up. One little girl Tegan at first would hardly say hi to me, but yesterday when I walked with her aunt, Abby, to get her for club she ran and gave me a hug and preceded to tell me how her feet stunk. It's silly stuff like that which I love. After the little girls all left we hung out with the older guys, we don't have girls who come. Some of them couldn't be bothered to come into the church because it has gotten really hot. My Florida weather finally arrived in Wales, but most buildings/homes in Wales don't have A/C because typically you don't need it. However, the warm weather made the hall really stuffy last night, so the guys didn't want to come in. So we moved the table outside to them. I had a great time cutting up with the guys. Oh and I who laugh at everything have found someone who I can beat a staring contest.

Life in Wales is incredible. It makes me smile just thinking about the kids and youth here. But it also breaks my heart, too. I want these kids and youth to see that, too. So prayer for me that I can show the love of Christ in all that I say and do. But prayer the youth here who have already accepted Christ that they too will show the love of Christ to their own friends and family. Pray that because of these guys many people will begin a relationship with God. Prayer also for those who come to club but haven't made a decision to follow Christ; pray that God will draw nearer to them and their hearts' desire would be to know Him.

So with all that being said I am excited to see what lies ahead as my final days approach but my prayer is that I will life each moment to the fullest knowing I'll never be given it again and my only desire of this life is to bring glory to the One who paid my debt.

May God use you to further His kingdom wherever you find yourself this day.

Grace and Peace :)