Let me be singing when the evening comes

First news about Clara.  The man who listens to Dr. Gustavo's radio program in San Pedro Sula (far) donated and Karla was able to pick up the note from the local Red Cross.

I took a new friend and her 2 kids to get a check up with Dr. Gustavos.  He asked how we were doing and I told him we still need more blood so he is going to announce it again tomorrow on the radio.  That seems like I best way to reach people.  Praise God for kind hearted strangers!

Today has been a day of praise for me.

I woke up at 5 a.m. with "10,000 Reasons" in my head so I got up and listened to it over and over.  What a great song to remind us of all the reasons we have to worship our Lord.

After dropping my kids and her friend off at their house God asked me to pray out loud to him.  So I started giving thanks for all the ways we can see His hand in our lives - from the circumstances around my car accident yesterday, to all of the amazing people he has placed around me just at the right time.

I prayed for the team that is coming from my home church in the US and for the ministry where I will serve next - that it will be a healthy environment and that I will add to it in a positive way.  I also realize this has been a good week of transition for me.  I feel my next full time ministry right around the corner.  This week has prepared me for a full time schedule again.  Maybe I don't have a specific ministry with a name that I am serving at the moment, but I have been busy as can be this week, serving God.  Whether it is taking children to the doctor or finding blood donors and making sure the right papers get to Clara.  Some of the older teens from my previous church have been chatting with me in the evening on FB.  It's surprising how open they are.  I think it might be easier for them if we are not face to face to spill their secrets.  So in a way, I have a little ministry right on Facebook!  I mostly encourage them to pray, seek God's will, and remember to leave room for God to act.  I think more than anything they need an ear to listen.  I can do that.

The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes - Matt Redmond 10,000 Reasons (Bless my Soul)

The evening has come and yes, I am still singing this song!  It's been a good day in Honduras.

Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name