A Bit of Isaiah's Heart.

This trip all in itself was extremely beautiful. Words sometimes had a hard time capturing the moments that took place in South America. It was a place where I left a piece of my heart. I really believe God moved in my heart to see the inner beauty in people and just how much I need to interact and share and always be in community of believers. I think that yes, people are coming on here to hear stories, but I believe that they also want to hear what went on deeper. I'm willing to go there.

Coming back from the trip first off, my heart has grown more towards Boise and the culture here. It's unlike everyone else who wanted so badly to go back to South America. I guess God really loves to work like that through life-changing mission trips. Instead of feeling depressed and jetlagged, which is what has happened in the past with mission trips that I've been on; I feel completely at peace and have more of a seeking mentality.

I absolutely loved being flexible on the trip. I think the flexibility that I had to show really strengthened my maturity in Christ. My ability to interact with different people really spoke to extravert side. It was something I was struggling being real with for awhile and it so happened to mature with people that didn't even spoke English. The liveliness in the Paraguay Vineyard church was amazing. God showed up massively with each worship service, with each prayer service, and each moment of intimacy with him.

The relationships I formed with the people down there I will never forget. I know people say that a lot, but I want to mean it. There was such of a love between the Chile group and our group; intimacy through physical Godly love and prayer for each other. The people down there are completely hospitable. You don't find that very much in the States anymore, even in the church. It was a humbling experience because we had to be willing to be served as we were serving. God proved faithful in his promises, in his guidance, and in his over abundance of love. There was peace through the times of unorganized chaos, understanding through the times of despair, and strength amidst the spiritual warfare. Jesus came up on top in this trip. He always does.

Love.

Isaiah

p.s. come to Epoch, this Thursday night if you want to hear more about the trip from all of us. Open to all ages.