Praise the Lord!! I have been in Costa Rica for a week. Jacó, Costa Rica is very beautiful. My team and I are living in a place called Oceans Edge. We are about a 15 minute walk to the ocean.
My day consists of waking up early to go to the beach so I can spend quiet time with the Lord before my day begins. We are required to be in pairs of two when leaving the property, due to safety reasons. It has been a pleasure to get to know my squad while living in community together and walking together.
After my time with Jesus, I come back to Oceans Edge to have daily devotions with a fun, loving man named Richard. He is very committed to teaching the younger generation about how to personalize/put on the full armor of God. After devotions, we have a morning meeting to discuss what the mission field will be for that day. As most of you know, I am very relational. Oceans Edge has been a great organization for me to work for because they value making relationship happen over the tasks being completed. After we are done with tasks for the day, we get to connect with our team and build deeper relationships. Then we have dinner with my whole squad. It is a very full day, but I have felt so loved in every part of the day because I have chosen to connect with the God of the universe every morning.
My encouragement to those who are reading this is that God wants time with you. My quiet time with the Lord has consisted of reading His Word, journaling and learning to sit still to allow him to speak to me. Making this time for Him has allowed me to have a deeper relationship and love for God. If you are looking for time to do this I encourage you to get up earlier than you normally would or go to bed later than everyone else does. Spending one on one time with God is very important for every believer, so stop making excuses and just do it!! Love you all
If you are interested in supporting any of my teammates please let me know. Thanks
Hi Antoinette,
Love hearing from you and I will pray for your safety durning your travels and the group you are with. you are encouraging me with your words. Love you!!
Thanks for the encouragement to spend time with Him! Praying for each moment and God kiss to draw you deeper with Him. ??
Hey sis!!!! Loving the updates and so happy you are enjoying your time with God and your team. Thank you for the encouraging words. You are always in my prayers. Be safe!! Love you!!!
The best is yet to come.
In Guatemala you climbed to the cross each morning. Now in Jaco you walk to the beach. You are faithful and he is pleased!! You are reaping the way your rewards of setting aside time with Him! I love my early morning Jesus time! Oxo
Blessing to you and the whole team! Thank you for your words of encouragement. It is truly a join to get up early in the morning to spend time in prayer and worship. There really is no better way to start the day. ??????
Matilda
Antoinette- Love your share and morning exhortation to be with God. I’m going to heed your advice, since it’s all over Psalms and Jesus himself practiced it Mk 1:35. Need we say more? Ha
Love your heart woman of God 🙂
Enjoyed painting with you even if it was one short afternoon. Stay hydrated
Antionette! So tickled to find your post! Hallelujah, we get to start our day with our Lord! I’m so happy to hear of your daily devotions and the full day serving and seeking! Lifting you up! God bless you dear! Bernie Klingsmith
I love you, Antoinette. Thank you for the updates. Thank you for the words of exhortation. It sounds lovely there.