New Year’s eve in the village of Lweteega means we spent the whole day in church (from 10am – 2 am) and it was great! We praised and we danced; 3 of us leaders shared the word throughout the day. Different messages but the same pivotal point. (this is our year, God will break down the walls and that that our time is now – because it became our time the moment we accepted Jesus) We also took communion (twice, some people only stayed in the day and some only came after dark.) We anointed people with oil AND Did foot washing twice (different people each time – once at 12:15 in the morning.) It was so great to have the honor of washing and drying people’s feet! (while we pray for them)
Even Donna (my current partner here for the next two years) allowed me to wash her feet (she was very touched) and she insisted on washing mine when everyone else was done. (truly it was the best time of ministry so far that she and i have shared!
It is 2023, and a new year. As always, Bible School, Mentoring, teaching in the villages and churches will continue. As the Word of God convicts me, I just want to repent every time, and allow God to change me, cause me to grow and to have more of the fruits of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-26) love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance (self-control) : against such there is no law, we who belong to Jesus have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. We live in the Spirit and so we choose to walk in the Spirit, therefore, let us choose not to desire vain glory, provoking one another and envying one another.
For sure this is my personal scripture this year along with Psalms 16:8-11 (life verse) and Mark 9:49 (ministry verse) I know that I lack patience, gentleness and long-suffering. But, I desire those things, so lets see what God does!