It feels like home to me...

Hi all, Krista here! Week one has come and gone and on Sunday we sadly said goodbye to Olathe Bible Church and Zion Baptist Church. Thanks to these two groups, our week held so many positive aspects that included a lot of hard work, the beginning of new friends, a lot of laughs and many good conversations. Upon our return from the airport we had one day to prepare ourselves and the house for our second week and group from The Crossing, which we are all so eagerly anticipating!

I believe that all of the staffers can agree that God was definitely at work in Harmon’s this past week. For me, God was working hard on my heart to teach me a lot about strength and faith. Matthew 11:28-29 was presented to me which helped me open my eyes to Gods strength and gentleness. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” This past week contained some illnesses, a hurt knee, and even possibly (if I can admit) some homesickness. But God gave me strength to persevere, strength to love, strength to give in to the times of needed rest, and plenty of strength to find a lot of joy and laughs.

Not only did I realize how much we should rely on God’s strength when we are weak, I was reminded of how much faith really plays a role in my relationship with Christ. Faith helps us believe what we cannot see, and trust what we cannot feel holding us. Even when it’s hard to feel him, keep reaching out. Even when it’s hard to hear him, keep praying. As a band called Blindside would say “So I think I will stay caught up in a silent prayer 'cause I believe in silence our hearts speak the same word”. God will walk with us in our pain, joy, and silence. Even if we are too tired to reach out, He will always be reaching toward us, we just need to keep having faith.

Thanks for all your prayers and encouragements. We are falling in love all over again with this place and it is becoming more and more like home. :)

In His grip,

Krista