Procrastination . . .God is Larger!

Do you ever put off something indefinitely just because you can't get it done quickly?  So many things -- important things -- tug at our minds and hearts daily. For me, I usually attack as many items as I can get off my "to do" list, clearing the Inbox and leaving items with larger time demands undone. So...that's where I've been lately. Stuck in the land of procrastination. One time-consuming task (which I love) is writing this blog! Yes, I've been putting it off for several weeks. I do have a few reasons and thought I'd share...

At Christmas our family moved to a new home and while we are so thankful for God's provision of this home, we don't recommend moving a few days before Christmas. And...we really don't recommend moving during a big snowstorm either! We are so grateful to the many kind hearts who showed up to help. These amazing friends took time out of their busy lives to lend a hand during terrible winter conditions:  Kristin, John, Javier, Shirley, Carlos, Tim, plus those who helped pack in the weeks before the move: Kelly, Chris, Lori, Pam and others. In addition, we hired a group called Brothers Moving Company. They were so awesome - strong, friendly, patient, etc. Nothing was too much for them.

New home front - moving in during snow!

New home - back yard

New home  basement -- Kulea office!

 contacts. I was without my computer for a couple of days as the tech worked on it and when I got it backLooking back, it's tough to move your family after eleven years in one place. To move your office at the same time is just brutal. I'm so thankful for the many volunteers who kept Kulea running during my move. Just as I was getting 'back in the saddle,' I had my email account hacked in mid-January and lost all saved emails and, I received an email from a friend on our Kulea Prayer Warriors list. I quickly wrote her and explained the above (the move, lost emails) and just asked for her prayers during this time. I ended my email with, "I'm so glad our God is bigger than my contact list and email account!"

The next day she sent such beautiful, encouraging words. I love how God meets us in times of need, frustration, doubt or discouragement -- and often through other believers. So, I share with you her words and hope they inspire you today.

Yes, I will definitely pray for you today!  (I will especially pray for you tonight when I get home.)  Oh, it's so hard when those things happen!!!  Sometimes it feels like things are a larger "struggle" all-around when something you've put together comes apart.  You're right though and I can't wait to pray for it --that this is exactly the situation for faith and knowing that God is a heck of a lot bigger than any one thing, especially in this matter.  It's strange you know, that's exactly what I was repeating to myself on the way to work this morning.  "Just remember God is larger than my fear, my feelings in general, and the moment."  

I can't help but think that maybe God wants the list [Kulea Prayer Team list] to resurface because by initiating it again, it will pull more prayer warriors in.  I have a feeling that God is making the team "bigger," increasing the net of participants and capacities...increasing His body with the mutliplying of hands, arms, legs, "doers."  I will pray tonight about it and see if God whispers anything on it.  Funny, but completely God right now...the word "Jubilation!" comes to mind.  What a wild word!  I feel like it describes the new pace and impact of the next evolving project Kulea is fronting.     

He is a Great Wind and He's coming through!!!

Have a good morning and a dance around your new kitchen!  Nothing is touching God's mission with Kulea, but His hands!

Wow! Those words really inspired me. One of the most difficult things to lose was a file labeled, "Encouraging Emails." It had emails from Kulea board members, East African leaders/founders, friends, and many from my husband, just encouraging me in this work of starting a non-profit to help orphans. The email I've just quoted will be the first one saved in my new folder of "Encouraging Emails." I love looking back on encouraging words during the tough times. Starting a non-profit may sound glorious, but bottom-line? It's a lot of tough work, long hours, often discouraging roadblocks, coupled with huge passion for a cause I'd stake my life on and the internal feeling that we can't build fast enough - kids are dying. I need all the encouragement God can send.

In December I posted Best Pics of 2013 for Kulea's two sites in Kenya -- Mishomoroni area and Likoni area. So, though I've procrastinated until now, it's time to share the BEST Pics from Kulea Tanzania from 2013. I couldn't be more excited! The problem is...how in the world do I choose? We have hundreds of truly great pics from Tanzania! Stay tuned ...the best pics will be the next post! (will try not to drop off the map again anytime soon...)

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