I have been experiencing some challenges since about the third day here.
Please pray about
transportation: I have already had 2 popped tires and was stranded and will be selling my bike, and I have purchased a skateboard
communication: I have been working to get my PO Box set up, but the process has been a little difficult
friends: I don't entirely see eye to eye with some of the friends I am making I need grace to love them as Christ does. I miss friends and family in Oregon a lot and just seeing familiar faces and places.
I need physical strength. A lot of walking going on. When someone in Anaheim gives you directions and says it's a mile a way they mean a long mile not a weiny Oregon mile.
I got a little discouraged in the middle,
In the midst of challenges God has been showing up in unusual ways that encourage me today it rained, it made me smile. Yesterday I was seeing the value of the shadow of the almighty. It is a lot different when His shadow is your shelter. The heat down here has been difficult to take. I feel like I am the most hydrated person in Anaheim, but also I probably swet the most too. My body is not used to the heat yet. But God is my shade. And I laugh when people who are from here old grandmothers included pass by me in sweaters and sweatshirts. Layers that I would only wear in cooler weather but it is at least 98*. I met a homeless man named Lawrence who didn't appear homeless. I talked with him for a while. He said that not many people talk to Him. But I found in that Jesus was all over this man. I found the face of Jesus and He was on the streets. I asked if I could pray for Him. He said why don't I pray for you. I was surprised and blessed. This man who had so little in the natural and whom others had taken so much from. This man had so much to give in the spirit. My day was drastically lifted. That guy was awesome. I love rain and Jesus is the one who lifts my head.
I got a little discouraged in the middle, but I was asking for help the whole time and leaning into Jesus' strength. And He is so faithful.
-Jordan
I love you my brother!! We miss you so much but are so encouraged and thankful God is taking care of you!!! He is your sheild and your portion.He is your strength and your strong tower!! He never leaves you alone.... Most faithful of all friends!! Lover of your soul!!! I love you and glad you are being taken care of so well!! We took Riley and Lily to Enchanted forest on Sunday and Riley rode the train ride by herself, she told me "maybe I can drive the train california and see my uncle"... So precious!!! You are part of us!!! We keep you always in our prayers!!
ReplyDeleteJordan! I love that you said God is your shade! Your shelter in the midst of life's storms! I LOVE the value you are seeing in the rain and seeing Jesus on the streets! Every soul divine and inscribed with Gods fingerprint for destiny! Love it! Love YOU bro!!!! So awesome!!!! He'll keep leadin pray STRENGTH everyday!
ReplyDeleteCool I hope God works mightly through you. May He find you a stable place soon.
ReplyDeletewas this the day you called me.. Oh I am so happy you meet that man. I meet a woman the day you prayed for me and we chilled together for a bit.:) so happy you are going through this. it is going to change you in so many good ways your ganna grow so much!!!
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