Dancing In The Light.

"In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven" - Matthew 5:16

Happy Sunshine Saturday!

It has been just under a week of Rwandan living and God is already up to some BIG things, what a rad dude!  We have spent this week walking... A LOT.  Walking creates such a beautiful avenue for relationship building here.  It allows me to press pause from the craziness of life and take time to be amongst God's children.  To touch, to laugh, to paint nails, to play soccer, to crack jokes, to rummage through language barriers, to hug... To be tangible love to those who are desperate to be noticed.  It gives me a true glimpse into the human soul.  A glimpse into how we are longing to be acknowledged and cherished. The pure joy that is experienced through a simple handshake is worth more than gold.  I want all of our Rwandan friends to see Jesus through the love I convey.  I want them to know that they are known and that they are worth it.  That somewhere, an ocean away, there are a heck of a lot of Americans praying hard for their lives to be rich in love and that we are rooting for them to flourish and live prosperous lives.  I want them to know that the difference in our skin color, social standing, and daily lives could never separate us from the love that was poured out on the cross... O what joy and promise!    

I would have to say their smiles speak louder than words :) 

On the more formal side of things, we are quite hopeful to start laying foundations for Rays of Grace very soon!  We were introduced to a community near Lake Buhera which is located about 40 minutes from where we are staying currently.  There is a huge need for guidance and support on the path out of poverty within this community.  They have incredible access to fertile farmland and safe drinking water through the lake.  We are hopeful to start a coffee and tea farm as well where we could cater to micro finance loans.  This being said it is SUPER rural and we are going to have to learn how to live off the land ASAP.  Instead of cruising out to the grocery store we will be strolling out to our backyard (hahaha) wish me luck!  We are working out housing arrangements throughout the next couple of days... Prayers would are welcomed and beyond appreciated!  I will keep everyone updated as plans begin to unfold.

Thank you a million times over for the endless amount of love, grace, prayers, support and encouraging words each of you have poured out to me.  None of this would be possible without such an incredible team of believers :) 

Again, I pray that you live boldly and with purpose.  Make this day the best day yet :) show grace and love constantly.

I love you guys!

britt :) 

My prayer for you - Father God may we be mindful to praise you in all circumstances.  Allow us to find joy with each breath we take.  Open our hearts to give and receive love to everyone we cross paths with.  May we be filled with peace and rest.  Thank you for giving us abundantly more than we deserve.  I love you and praise Your Name always :) in your Son's name I pray, Amen.