Doors

As most of you know we have been working with our despachante (shipping agent) here in Salvador to get our things liberated from customs. You might also be aware that while working with our despachante, Ana, conversations about God and how He works in the world have also come up. We appreciate all of your prayers for our bags as well as those of you who have been praying for our bags not to be liberated so we can have more time for conversations with Ana.

What a prayer and what a gift. It is true that we would like to have the things we shipped from the states, but it is also true that we are excited about this opportunity to talk about why we are here and who is this God we serve. It is very interesting that some people here in Salvador have little desire to know more about us than our immediate needs, which they are more than willing to help us with. But in terms of pursuing the conversations as to why we would be here in the first place most do not ask. Ana did though. She couldn't understand why we would leave our families and leave the US, a place many see to have every available opportunity for a great life, and come to Salvador. What an open door for light to come in.

Ana has a searching heart. God can do mighty things with a heart that is searching. Please join with me and pray that we will have more opportunities to talk with Ana. Pray that we are able to stay connected with her and that we will have the words to join her in her struggle and allow God to answer her questions. Yes we would like our stuff, but this is a conversation that needs to continue so pray for that as well.