Heart for Honduras

The last few months have been chock full of good byes. Ever since graduation I've watched a lot of my friends go on their way, following the call God has placed on their life. Today I saw the last one off (headed to England for Bible school-exciting!) and feel that in a way, even though this journey started months ago-today marks a sort of "beginning" to my journey IN Honduras. I feel like even though I still have four days in the country, as far as I'm concerned, I'm already on the way there.

For the last few days I'll be spending some time with the people I love and the rest of the time will be my chance to get last minute stuff together and pack it up! HOORAY! Thank you so much everyone for your love and support in preparation. My financial support has gone VERY smoothly and the Lord has provided (as He always does).

I started this blog to keep everyone updated on what I'm doing, and what God's doing, while I'm in Honduras. I'll take this first post to explain why I chose the name "Steady Until Sunset" and what God has placed on my heart regarding my role at Loma de Luz. The phrase "steady until sunset" comes from a verse in Exodus 17. Moses told Joshua to prepare men to fight against Amalek. During this battle, Moses stationed himself at the top of a hill with his staff in hand. It turned out that, during the fighting, whenever Moses held up his staff.. Israel was winning, & vice versa. Soon enough (I love how real the story becomes at this point) Moses' arms get tired. Aaron and Hur come alongside Moses and hold his hands up and it is recorded that Moses hands remained "steady until sunset". What does this have to do with me, Honduras, Loma de Luz?

A lot. I feel like this story really puts my role at Loma de Luz into perspective. God has called these missionaries to raise their "staffs" for the spiritual battle happening in La Ceiba. They have (very literally) stationed themselves at the top of a hill (loma) of light (luz). And, as I've come to find in the months leading up to this point and I'm sure I'll know even better when I finally get there-the call on the lives of these missionaries is not easy to carry out. Because they're human, like Moses, they get tired. The Lord has therefore called me to play the role of Aaron and Hur and to hold up the arms of these faithful missionaries so that they might remain steady until sunset...