God Is Enough: Spring 2023 Update
Going out into the mission field this time around was different…I knew how, where, and why last time around. I had almost two years of preparing and planning to enter the field. I had resources and the security that the logistics of the upcoming two-plus years were taken care of. I had faith, but it was easier to take a step of faith into the mission field when I could see in the physical that God had already provided all that I needed.
On February 1st, I returned to my mission country as an independent missionary, waiting for God’s direction in choosing a long-term sending organization. I knew I was called to return, but I did not have the how, where, and why already established this time. What has continued to remain the same is the who. The one who called me and is leading me remains the same. He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Ten years ago was my first time moving away from home and to another country. From then on, whenever I moved to a new location, God would bring to my mind the song Oceans by Hillsong. Two weeks after my return, as usual, the song Oceans was brought to my recollection through a Facebook post…however, it was different. Along with Taya Smith singing Oceans, Naomi Raine singing Jireh was beautifully woven through it. I knew God was letting me know that he is calling me out into the unknown but also assuring me that I could walk in peace because He would provide for me, and He was and is enough.
I returned to Siguatepeque, Honduras, on February 1st. After unpacking and settling into my new apartment, I returned to Houston for a week to attend the mobilizing medical missions (M3) conference. If you read my about me section, you will recognize that this conference was crucial in directing me to the mission field. Once again, it reminded me of the purpose that God has not just for me but for those he is calling me to serve.
After returning to Honduras, I soon began a two-day Journey to work alongside 3 other doctors from Honduras and two dentists to provide medical services and spread the love and message of Christ to the Miskito people. The Miskito people are an indigenous group that spans the Honduras and Nicaragua border. Due to rugged terrain and bodies of water, this area is isolated from the rest of the country. To drive from the Capital of Honduras to Rus Rus requires 18 hours of driving and crossing into Nicaragua before crossing back into Honduras. Thankfully, I flew on commercial and MAG flights.
The first two days, I worked with just one other doctor, and combined, we saw over 200 patients. Each day following, another doctor joined our team. By Friday, there were 4 of us, and we had collectively seen over 800 patients. More importantly, some patients gave their lives to Christ, and many others were prayed for and encouraged.
A huge recent update is that I have joined a team of missionary medical professionals and pastors in starting a hospital here in Honduras! Find out more by visiting https://www.hospitalyojoa.org
I am now serving at a missions clinic here in Siguatepeque. When not serving on brigades or at events with other Ministries, this clinic will be my base of service.
God has once again called me out to take a step of faith unto unknown water, but I know He is with me and continues to show me that He will provide all that I need. I will be content no matter where He leads me and what happens because He WILL provide, and He IS enough. God has continued to be my faithful anchor throughout this missionary journey. I know he will remain so in this new and hopeful season.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray for God’s direction in choosing a long-term sending agency.
- Please pray for God to provide monthly supporters so that I can continue providing free medical care to those who need it.
- Pray that the seeds of hope sown through my work here find fertile ground and grow good fruit.
- Pray for the continued God directed progress of the Hospital Yojoa Project