Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Really, Our Thoughts Are Not His Thoughts!

So many times I have been told by God to dream big. When I first arrived here I was praying about my needs and asking the Lord about transportation. Living here with all of the public transportation available I was ready to ask God for the funds for the monthly transportation pass but as I asked I really felt He said how about a car? While I grocery shop on Monday's for the house, a car is not a bad idea. A car? Really God is that You? If You want to give me a car I will receive it.

This was just the beginning of what God is wanting to release in my life. As I pray and search for a job here in Spain and begin to look at all of the obstacles to overcome I begin be overwhelmed through the whole process. In a moment of wondering where o where is that right job I was talking with one of my friends and as she began to pray for me all of these ideas both old and some new began to fill my mind. 

One of the major dreams I have had is to have my own coffee shop/cafe. I have lots of friends who are very in to the coffee house scene and while I am not in search of the latest and greatest trend in the coffee scene I know how to make a great cup of coffee, some great deserts and some tasty simple meals all while offering a bit of myself in hospitality, an ear to listen, a hand to help. My dream is to have a great business that offers comfort and a bit of home while also remembering those who are less fortunate, who may not be able to afford a simple cup of joe or needs a place to warm up on cold days. It is a mix of alot including the coffee coming in from various nations that helps to support a local village, not big corporation. 

Just from this brief insight I am in total dependence on the Lord for what is to come. He alone can make it possible for me to have a job, to open a cafe in a foreign nation and to bring in the workers who will an integral part of reaching the nation of Spain for His glory. 

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Espana!

As of today I have been in Spain for two full weeks.
I am full of wonder and hope for so many things these next two years.
I look around and I see so many needs, so many opportunities and so many answers.
But most of all I see Jesus. He is here but He is waiting.
What is He waiting for?
He is waiting to be invited in.
"Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me."
He wants to commune with the Spanish people. 
He wants to love on them and to build relationship with them.
He is here.
Pray they invite Him in.