Reality Check!
August 29th, 2007
From now being in Iquitos for 3 months i am seeing the reality of what a true missionary is like. From the high times of growing so close to the Lord, to having a hunger for His word, wanting to spend all day in prayer with Him, and learning that there is always something He is showing me that I can grow in. And then there is the low times of what am i doing here, i am of no worth here i can´t even speak the language good, at times wanting to run to where i am comfortable, missing fellowship with friends and family, and seeing what a sinner I am. But in all this i am learning sooooooo much in how much i need Him and that i can´t do anything without Him. And He is the one that has placed me here and knowing that He is working in and through me as i serve here. May Jesus be glorified in all things for He is WORTHY of it!
I am learning what it means to be a missionary in a place where i am not familiar with as apposed to home. There is not a day that goes by where i don´t learn something and see how much i need Jesus. To tell the truth at times it is hard and i just want to give up but the Lord with His Spirit and the faithfulness of His love is and will always be there to help. So not sure why i shared all this but just wanted to share from the heart.
But what i really wanted to share or ask is if you all could pray for us this week, we are going to Panguana as normal on Thursday and this time we are staying the night, because we are showing one of the Jesus movies. So i was wanting to see if you could all pray for a safe trip and a work in the hearts of the people there. We have shown one other movie i think last year so this will be the second one. As well it is a 30 minute walk from the river to the community and we have a lot of equipment to caring so pray for the strength to get it all there. As well a side not, just a few weeks ago they gave of some land to us to build a church there. Praise the Lord for that!
PS. The picture is of Panguana
Thank you all for your continual prayers and support. They mean so much to me.
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man. The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” I Corinthians 2:9
August 29th, 2007 at 3:45 am
thank you so much for keeping us update!. God said: I will be with you ! Ex 3:12…so you’re not alone, He is with you (and in all that He asks you to do !)…and He will give you all the strenght you may need to keep going!! will be praying for you guys on your trip to Panagua and open hearts ! I am in awe of God’s awesome creation as I look to that pic of Panagua !…hope to visit the place someday God willing..
Be Blessed Jeremias
August 31st, 2007 at 4:03 pm
Hey Brother Jerm. Hope all is well with you man, I was bummed i missed your phone call. i pray for you often bro. Keep being a light. let it be a natural thing. usually its when we dont even know it that people are being blessed the most. so even if you think you dont have sweet spanish skills or whatever else. People are just blessed that a gringo is wanting to share Gods Love with them. write back, call again if you get a chance. and take care brother- your bro from Idaho-Pablo
September 7th, 2007 at 9:38 pm
Thank you for sharing Jeremy. You’re not alone man. I am praying with you and listening to every word you say. I know I am in Austin, but I am still walking with you bro. Can’t wait to see you when ever that might be. Hope to make it to Peru. Maybe? Who knows. I really, really want to though. Keep runnin’ man. I’m runnin’ with you.