Coping with life in Bolivia

So, many of you probably wonder, how can you live in a place so politically unstable? To be honest, it's not easy. As eventful as things currently are here, I'd much rather trade the peacefulness of places like the US, Canada, Europe or even other S. American countries. But, I'm realizing it's another trial from the Lord, again testing my patience and trust. If I could give one word to sum up what God has been teaching me this year, it's trust and I've seen it in nearly every area of my life. And honestly, it's been very difficult. But, He has kept me safe, given me food every day, given me a wonderful community and a lovely place to live. This place is darker every day, in need of God's love and so I feel even more privileged each day as the Lord works in my life and gives me the tools to bring His light to the world.

Currently in our youth group (Jovenes) meetings we are learning how to use the EvangeCube, which some of you have probably heard of. They are cubes that change into 7 different images portraying the message of the gospel. Another pastor in town is teaching us a 6 lesson course on how to use them as ministry tools. After we finish we hope to go to surrounding communities (like Villa Alba, San Pedro Nuevo, etc.) and share with these people (especially kids), the message of the Gospel. Last weekend we went to Villa Alba, had a happy hour of worship with the kids and distributed Bibles, it felt so rewarding to see the joy on these kids faces and let them know that we hadn't forgotten about them.

Today though, I am enjoying an unexpected "Sur", cold front which is much colder than normal for this time of the year. It's allowing me to get some rest and take my mind off of other things in my life and just enjoy my day off. But this peace would not be possible without the trust God is teaching me. So my challenge to you is, where are you placing your trust today?