We have just finished a full three weeks of ministry! It has been full of growth, challenges, love, relationships, peace, and contentment.
I have never felt more content in life than I do right now in this season.
Though we are working and being challenged, I find myself in a restful season, where I am able to draw closer to the Lord and feel his presence more. He has been teaching me things I didn’t realize I needed to hear and healing me in ways I thought I was already healed in.
I am so grateful for this time of rest in the Lord.
The weeks are flying by so fast. I can’t believe three weeks have passed already and it is already November!
God has shown up in ministry in so many ways the last few weeks. Every Thursday we have the opportunity to do prayer walking (visiting homes and sharing the word of God) on a mountain. The first week we met a man who was obviously struggling as he had just lost one of his legs in a motorcycle accident only a month ago.
He was very young and looked very sad. We were able to talk to Him and encourage him, as well as lay out the gospel to him. We visited him again the next week and there was so much more light on him. He was smiling and sharing with us how God had been working in him and growing him. It was so amazing to see God working!
We also met a woman and baby. The baby hadn’t been able to go to the bathroom for six days. We asked the mom if we could pray for her baby and if she believed God could heal here baby. She said we could pray but she didn’t believe God could heal her child.
After praying someone from our group visited them again later and asked how the baby was. The woman said the baby was healed and she believed God had done it! Amen!
I am also blessed to meet the believers in Nicaragua who work at the farm we are staying at. They bring their kids when they come to work and it is so fun to play with the kids and build relationships, regardless of the language barrier. I am so thankful my Spanish is beginning to grow and get better though!
This is a quick update, but I want to let you all know God is working and moving and showing up. Thank you for the way you have all supported me, prayed for me, and and encouraged me! Have a blessed week!
So happy to hear how God is changing your life and the lives of others! Keep up the Lord’s work, Mandie, your blogs are inspiring!
Mandie, your updates are so encouraging. It is exciting to see God is using you and your team for His glory. Praises to Him! Thank you for saying yes to this ministry.
So thankful for you Mandie and so pleased to read your updates and how God is working in and through you God bless you and your team
So glad that you are finding rest in the Lord, Mandie!
It was the faith of the man lowered through the roof to Jesus it was the faith of the friends that healed the man. Your story reminds me of that. Keep believing God can do it!
Great update, Mandie. Prayers!! Take care!
Mandie
So great to hear about your daily ministry and life in Nicaragua, I love seeing growth in you and your team. We are praying for you
Stephen and Teri Jernigan
Hey Mandie !! Praising God for what He is doing in your life, your team , and the people in Nicaragua!! The Holy Spirit is on the move!! Love you ! ??
Wow praise God!!! He is faithful and He is King! Thank you for the update Mandie, I love hearing what God is doing through you! Keep seeking Him and His kingdom first.
At peace and rest. God revealing new things to you. Healing from prayers. And grateful for all the Lord is showing you in this season. I love your walk with the Lord on this journey, content with all.