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NIKO update

I just got back from the jungle and the NIKO camp. It was a very fulfilling trip and God definitely taught me a lot during this time. I was reminded of how as Christians we have the bread for a hungry world. However, if we aren't eating this bread daily also then all we can offer is stale bread. God has been reminding me that I need a fresh encounter with Him daily or all that I have is from leftovers from past years which can't sustain me. God gave the Israelites Manna from heaven every single day. I can't rely on leftovers, but I need God's word daily in me!


One question that I was asked is: what is the way the world sees me and how does God see me? We are made in His image and so we are representing God to this world since He lives within us. Who is the world seeing in me? We are meant to be open books read by the world, so what are they reading (2 Corinthians 3:2-4)? I have realized that my prayer lately has been "Less of myself and my strength/talents, more of You!" John the Baptist said in John 3:30 "He must become greater; I must become less.”


The NIKO camp is meant to be a place where students are put in difficult situations out of their comfort zones and asked to lead in places where they may not feel comfortable. It is a place where many students find hidden abilities in themselves, not only in leadership but in other areas. Many people are challenged in areas of character and God uses those moments to teach them and change them.



God's protection was with us too...One exciting thing that happened was during one of our activities we had to walk in a field and we came across an angry bull. Luckily he was behind a fence and couldn’t get to us, but we had to wait until he moved out of the way in order to pass which took 20 minutes for him to leave! It was physically, emotionally, and spiritually challenging, but we all overcame!


Unfortunately I think I drank some bad water or something because now my stomach is a little sick. Please pray for me as we are leaving tomorrow (Monday) until April 21st for our first part of outreach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. We will be going door to door and handing out Bibles to homes in this area. The goal here is to get a Bible into every home in the country of Costa Rica and I am so excited to be a part of this project again! We have had so many incredible stories of God working in people's lives in this ministry and we are expecting to have MANY more this time around!

Thanks so much for your prayers! I will update you all when I can, probably won't be until after April 21st since I won't have Internet most likely. God bless you all!