A Whirlwind of Change

Friends, our time here in Guatemala is coming to an end.

I used to think of myself as a very ‘go with the flow’ type of person, and I still believe I am to an extent. Yet, I have learned a lot about myself in the past few months. I love rhythms and routines. I like to have and to be in control. I like to know and to plan ahead for situations that might arise. And by approaching month 5 of the race I have had to lay all of these longings down pretty much with every day. There will be a whirlwind of change coming this week for me and my squad. 

My team will be saying our goodbyes to Chichi and our sweet ministry host’s family.

These past two months will hold a very special place in my heart. Though we lacked many of the simple pleasures of life that we were blessed with prior months, I absolutely would not trade it for the world. The Lord used Juan, our ministry host, to speak volumes to my heart. The manner in which he lives his life is truly beautiful. Time and time again Juan would say, “This is not my ministry or my house; It is the Lord’s.” Juan and his family are facing hardships currently, yet he proclaims, “I trust my God.”  He truly lives with such open hands and faith as Abraham. I have absolutely loved serving Juan, his family, and this community. I thank God for deeming me worthy to be a part of the work He is doing here in Chichi. I love Guatemala and its people. May the Lord keep you and bless you; may His Favor be upon you and His Presence within you.

Above is pictured our ministry host, Juan. My team loved our time working and serving at New Generation.

My team will no longer be my team.

Our squad is made up of forty-two individuals; among those forty-two people there have been seven different teams (including my own). Which is truly amazing that during Covid we all have been able to travel, and God has used us to impact so many different places already for His Kingdom. All this to say, it is time for team changes! So, that means I will no longer be with the individuals that I have been doing life with these past four months. Friends, listen I love my teammates so much! They have each truly been such a blessing to my heart. When I first heard that we were changing teams, I have to be honest there went my fists clenching up. However, after processing and spending time with the Lord I am so thankful for the time He has given us, and so excited to see how He will continue to use each of these individuals to touch other hearts and to bring His Kingdom.

..plus sweet Juls and my lovely Queso who are not pictured here, but forever hold a huge space in my heart.

 Anticipate God

Matthew 11:28 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” 

The word rest here in the Hebrew is not referring to a physical rest. This is a rest of the soul that stems from the Peace of the Father. A rest that we possess when we truly lean into the Lord and wholeheartedly trust Him. I trust my God; I know He is standing already in my tomorrow. I am beyond thankful that He lets me partner with Him here. I am anticipating His goodness all over the next two months even if it does not look as my limited perspective would imagine. I am anticipating His goodness with my new teammates. I am anticipating His goodness in this new place. I am anticipating My God knowing He is always working; He is always moving.

 Adios, Guatemala. Much love for you and your people. 

God, Wow what an amazing journey with You this has been.

Lord, would you take my team and myself by the hand into these next few days.

Remind us of who You say we are;

Remind us of our purpose;

I pray just a prayer of blessing over Guatemala and your people here. 

I pray you prepare the hearts and the spaces we are to step into next.

Your Beloved, Kel