Wrap up Blog

247 Florida just arrived home a few days ago from thier month long mission trip to Colombia, South America. Below are journal entries written from different team members, that somewhat "pick the brains" of each person. This trip was absolutely incredible. Unlike my experience in Mexico, where i couldn't feel God anywhere, I was consumed and overflowing with the presence of an almighty God. I felt so aware of his love and presence the entire trip, starting in Armania where i was in awe of the beautiful mountains. The team was able to worship on a few nights and really connect with the Spirit. I enjoyed riding the busses through the towns enjoying the scenery and listening to worship, just really listening to God and taking in all he had planned for us to do. I knew in my heart that he was preparing me for the battle in Choco that was ahead. Choco broke our hearts, and i believe a piece of our hearts still remains there. The spiritual atmosphere was heavy and we were able to share the love of Christ with several students, most of which seemed to have a breakthrough with God. We had the chance to lead a girl through a salvation prayer, visit a village who had never heard of Jesus, pray for another girl who felt as if she didn't fit in, and the boys had thier fair share of praying for chicos too. The team had fun trying their best to learn spanish and when words weren't necessary justin and spencer played basketball and soccer with them. I pray that the kids saw just a glimpse of the love of jesus through us.
This trip taught me so much. My God provides, He strengthens, he heals, and he is still a God of miracles. He laughs with us, he cries with us, he walks before us and is our rear guard. He is our best friend, and even though we repeated those exact words a million times to the kids, its still so real inside my heart!
I can't believe my first year of 247 is coming to an end! This team has totally changed my life! I will miss Whitney and Ron, for they have taught me so much. I know i have friends til the end when i look at them.
I look forward to next year and all the incredible things that God has in store for us. Although my eyes have been opened so much more this year, i know i have so much more to learn as a cadre.
If i could say i have learned one thing this year, it would be Trust! In God always, in the spiritual authority he has placed over you, and in your friends who want nothing more than to see you succeed. If you just trust that you are in the hands of the Almighty, you will never fall. Let him be your everything, your guide, your father, your all. Thank you God for an incredible year! I love you!
247 has been a true adventure!