Thursday, March 3, 2011

Pre Haiti

Its strange to think that in two days I will be in Haiti. A place that will change my life. The things I will see will stick with me forever.

The Lord has really been preparing my heart for this. He has been calling me to spend hours a day sitting in His presence just praying. Even though I have fallen short of that, when I have taken the time it is so rewarding. His presence is so strong in those times. A great heaviness in the room that could only be of Him. I find myself crying a lot during these times as He shows me His heart for those people. How deeply He loves them and desires for them to be happy. A happiness that only comes from a relationship with Him. Its strange to cry for people I have never met but I see it as a gift. I know this is my call in life. I could never walk away from it. To care for the orphans of the world. My heart breaks for them.

I was talking to one of my professors today about being gone and my trip. He is also a Christian man. He told me how his son went to Africa about a year ago. He briefly described what his son had seen and it was horrific. There are fields of trash in Africa where orphans, with no where else to go, live. All day long they sniff glue to get high and eat whatever garbage they can. This is their life, get high and eat garbage. Thousands of children in Africa live this way. I had no words to say, I just stood there, shocked.

I can only image what God has planned for this trip. I just pray for the strength to walk with Him at all times and do what He calls me to do while I'm there. I thank all of you for your support and prayers in this, they are a huge blessing. This is just as much your trip as it is mine. We are all part of body and are all one in Christ.

See you all in a couple weeks!

13 comments:

  1. Hey Justin! I am praying for you! "This is just as much your trip as it is mine." WELL SAID. Funny thing-- you totally came to my work (Giving Children Hope) the other day to pick up supplies! I didn't even know it till later or I would have said hey. Can't wait to see how God will open your eyes and your heart.

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  2. dude, you're a warrior. I'll be praying for you.

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  3. I'm so excited for you and can't wait to hear your stories when you come back! I'm praying for you!

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  4. This post took my breath away. I am in prayer for you Justin. May God bless you with a continuous hope. May you trust in the Lord's faithfulness. May you find beauty, but perhaps a since of urgency to get on with changing the lives of many. May you take up the Armor of God daily and realize our battle is not with flesh and blood. I do not understand the injustices of the world, but I do know that seeing such makes us responsible for such. JUSTIN = JUSTICE. May God be with you.

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  5. Wow Justin. I am praying God's blessing and guidance as you embark on this journey. Your heart for Him is contagious...and I can't wait to hear stories of His provisions through your willingness to be used by Him. So stoked for thi!. Let us know when you get back!

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  6. Justin I will be praying for you and can't wait to hear about the trip. I was in Haiti over the summer and my life was transformed byrne relationships that I built there with the people and children of Haiti. I would just encourage you to really get to know the people that you encounter there, their stories will completely strengthen your faith. Don't be scared to share with them, they are just so open to know more about God! Blessings man!

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  7. justin, this is so awesome. i know we haven't talked in person much, but (sorry, i may have said this on your last blog) i feel so honored to be exposed to your heart in any way. it's a beautiful thing, and so encouraging for me. thank you.

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  8. So blessed to read this Justin! So excited to see God working so loudly in your heart and life! Encouraging, brother!

    Matthew 16:18
    "And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
    Nothing can stop the power you have in Christ, Go powerfully!

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  9. I can't wait til you get back and tell us everything. My heart goes out to Haiti too and I want to know if/what the changed are since I was there. I am praying for you! I know God is blessing your journey in so many ways.

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  10. I'll be praying for you, Justin. I can't wait for the stories when you get back!

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  11. Can't wait to hear how remarkable God made your experience! Praying!

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  12. Hey Justin :) I am glad to hear you made it back safely. We will miss you in our group. I would still love to hear what God did and what He is leading you to. I am excited for you! God has given you a beautiful heart and passion for orphans. Ttyl!

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