In a scarce four days, I will have been in the Dominican Republic for a month. I can hardly believe how the time has flown! I have experienced so much in such a short time, but one thing I can say: I am in the center of the will of God. The moment I stepped off the plane and stumbled through security, I felt as though I had come home.
The man who checked my passport scrutinized it closely and with a grin he said, "Isaac Newton." God has such a sense of humor! I have eaten more yucca and plantains then I ever though possible. I have had my legs covered in mosquito bites (I'm told that they love my gringo flesh! Crema de leche!). Everywhere I go, I am as tall as if not taller then others. All of this adds such flavor to my time here!
On more of a serious note, I see the hand of God moving in such a miraculous way. Church services here are on fire as God moves freely to touch the life of every Dominican and Haitian! There is no limits to what God can do! And though I have been witness to things I never thought possible like children begging for food outside of restaurants and cripples people hobbling down the streets, I know that a might God is present here. My eyes have been open in such an incredible way to the compassion that God has for the lost and needy. There is so much to tell, and I will do my best to paint the picture with words. What I can say for this moment, this day, is that I am ready. Whatever God has in store for me, I am ready. Whatever he has planned for Teen Challenge, I am ready. Whatever He wants to do to impact the Dominican Republic, I am ready! Pray for His continued work in the life of lost in the Dominican Republic. Pray with the faith and know that He can move mountains!
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