Loved || Pursued || Redeemed
To be pursued is a beautiful thing..especially by God. I came to Honduras not having many expectations..not realizing that God was going to completely blow me away without me even realizing it. ..Even when it is happening right before me eyes.
All of my life I have been labeled as "the shy one" or the one that always fell into the background. People spoke that over my life and it had a negative impact on me. Whether I would like to realize it or not. It made me feel insignificant. To be pursued was something that I wasn't familiar with..I felt that I lacked things that others had. In my mind, I was less >.
I came to Honduras and was introduced to six boys..whom later I would realize that were going to change my life. They loved the crap out of me. They taught me about joy and life. They taught me how to love and to have patience. They kissed me like there was no tomorrow. They hugged me like they were never going to see me again every time I saw them. They told me I was beautiful and that they loved everything little thing about me. Each little feature..
..It's the the little things that speak the most life. That give the most significane to life.
They chose me. They said I was special and worthy. They pursued me like crazy…like never before. They loved me back to one piece.
God did that. He chose those boys to show His love to me. To say to me.. "I am pursuing you!" "You are My daughter." "You are the love of my life and I want you to attainably feel it. You stand out…You have things to offer that no one else in this world can." I got to experience God's love first hand. I knew it in my heart but he actually showed me. God said, "You are not to believe the lies anymore." He brought me to life. Intimacy grew.
This is a story of redemption.
Thank you…
Cristopher
Ariel
Luis
Carlos
Fernando and Marcos
Anderson.
*Here is a letter (Below) that I wrote to myself right when I got to Honduras..I just opened it a few days ago during our debrief/team changes. I had no idea what I had written but God ended up using it at the perfect moment. I am sharing this as a way to show how much life this spoke over me and this next chapter in this journey. Also, as a way to put closure to my time in Honduras. I am in the midst of traveling and will be arriving in Thailand within hours. Please be praying for safe travels; recovery from jet lag (It is a 12 hr difference!); as well as unity within my new team. Thank you 🙂
Dear Andrea,
You are here for a very specific reason. You are known, by ME, God. Let go of all your expectations because I have something far more amazing and beneficial than you can ever imagine. Always be in tune with ME and do not think/plan ahead for anything! Live in the present moment and you will be blessed for that…I have called you to live that way. Be patient because good things are ahead…things you would never believe. You are being watched over; I have you in My hands. Do not stop until you are only satisfied with ME. I will not give you anything that you can not handle. I am all-powerfull and omniscient. My power, strength, and comfort is made perfect in your weakness. So be weak; be tired; don't have words; be ill-sufficient; be vulnerable; be broken. I will take over. I am your strength, your comfort, your words, your energy, your sustainment, your shoulder to cry on, and your freedom. Love with everything you have. I chose you. I will lead you. Trust in Me, forever and always. I love you. This is good. You are new in my eyes.You are favored in m eyes.
Unconditional love,
God
Best,
Andrea
Accept, then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it. Make it your friend and ally, not your enemy. This will miraculously transform your whole life.
Eckhart Tolle
“You’re afraid that there’s nothing cool inside of you, nothing unique about you that anyone would want, or like, or treasure; and there is. The truth is: you have stuff inside of you hand-tailored by God for you to bring to the table that no one else brings. You’re the only one whose got it, and we desperately need it. " – Jed Brewer
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.
Always remember you are a Child of God that is where you get your significance from . I love you and I’m very proud of you keep up the good work in Thailand
God Bless,
Dad
Always remember you are a Child of God that is where you get your significance from . I love you and I’m very proud of you keep up the good work in Thailand
God Bless,
Dad
This is the most beautiful blog post, Andrea. Thanks so much for sharing and being vulnerable. God is totally gonna use this story. SO glad I get to experience all of this with you, sister 🙂
This is Abby’s best friend back home. Than you SO much for sharing this. God is using you to encourage people all around the world…including me! It was exactly what I needed to read in this season of life. God is going to use your testimony in so many ways. He is just getting started! 🙂 Praying for you guys every day!
Thank you for being so encouraging..your posts are such a blessing. Also, Thank you for reminding me why I write these! 🙂