Today was the graduation ceremony for the bible students at the church! The classes go anywhere from 1 year to 4. The first year graduates were so small, even 6 years old. They commit every Saturday to coming and studying the word of God. Pretty devoted, if you ask me.
This is what real men look like. Such incredible influences, awesome hearts, and they just adore the Lord.
They had an incredible message by Pastor Abby. He made a point that really pierced my heart.
"God didn't save you so you could be Happy. God saved you so you could be HOLY. Different. Set apart."
Afterwards, we had a children's program where we had juice, cookies, clowns, balloons, games, all that Jazz. Its so encouraging to see people like this. I met a wonderful family from Argentina today. Their daughter is teaching me the Argentinian accent so she can call me her sister with no shame :) I'm spending the day with them tomorrow as well, I can't wait.
I realized a ton of things the last two days - First; I'm so grateful for my Spanish. I'm in heaven. Second; to forgive. I really struggle with forgiving myself, the things that have happened. Even recently. If you were to ask most of my coworkers, most, if not all, would have no idea I am a Christian. That breaks my heart. I've been all over the place the last two years and I've destroyed my witness in my own mind. But with God, nothing is wasted. I am on this earth to share Christ. Period. Show His love, His salvation, and Himself to others. Period. Its not about being happy, having fun. My life is gladly His. There is no completion outside of Him, no joy, no peace. But man, when you're walking with Him, there is nothing like it.
I never want to leave this place. I feel so at peace here, this is what I'm supposed to do. I've never been happier. God is so good.
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