Real life.

We had our first day of English classes yesterday (Monday, July 2nd). It was definitely a lot more difficult than I ever would have imagined. There were some students who seemed completely uninterested in trying to be involved and speak English with us, and then there were some people who couldn't speak any English at all. I was very discouraged after that first day, and honestly had no idea what we were supposed to do. Teaching English is a daunting task when you're only an 18 year old right out of high school...

I had to spend a lot of time praying and really just being honest with God that I was lost with this project. I'm clearly unprepared for this job--so why was I here? It wasn't until the morning when I was doing my word study/journal time that God showed me the answer. I'm not the one doing this. I was never meant to carry the burden of this difficult task. Instead, God wants to take it from me, and He wants to provide me with whatever wisdom and power I need in order to accomplish it. His Spirit is alive and working around me to clear the path I need to take and working in me to instill an unlimited source of energy. If we rest in Him, He fills us with the energy and power we need to go do His work. How cool is that?

Our other roommate Samantha Crain got here on Tuesday, July 3rd. Emily and I are really excited to have her here, and we're praying she gets adjusted to the very different lifestyle you have to have in Kosovo.

I am thankful for all your prayers. <3