So it is the evening of our last day in Columbia ... sad to be leaving ... ready to be home and missing everyone at home! Our host family, Julio, Leila and Laura were there along with another of Julio's daughtesr and her husband ... and Max, the puppy. Dianna, her mom and brother came by to visit and say goodbye. I wanted so much to give Dianna something for all she did for us but didn't have anything else left but a few chocolates. (We took all kinds of chocolates with us to share with the people. Our friend, Rick, told us they loved chocolate, especially Reese's. We shared most of what we had with our host family and everyone at the retreat but still had a few left.) Jim and I were talking about wanting to give something to Dianna and he reminded me that I had 2 new books by Tommy Tenney about Esther and about worship. I felt like I was supposed to give those to her so I wrote a note to her and got out the rest of the chocolate.

We all sat around sharing what God was speaking in our hearts and through us to each other. I haven't sat with a group of people where the Holy Spirit spoke and ministered in such a powerful way in a long time. Prophetic words, encouragement and appreciation just flowed between us. I will treasure this time for a very long time. When we were at the retreat they gave each person a small gift that Julio said had a prophetic meaning for each individual. I received a treasure box with a scripture reminding me that as I follow and obey God He will bless me and prosper me. I was reminded that I am a treasure and that God lives on the inside of me and has planted many treasures in me. Jim received a jeep full of food, supplies, coffee, etc. I'm not sure what his scripture said ... can't remember at the moment ... but I do know he needs a new car. His Toyota is over 300,000 miles now and I believe this token showed God's provision in our lives. I really believe this trip is a turning point in our lives: we are headed toward financial freedom and I believe this is the beginning of God opening more doors in our lives to walk in His purpose for us. I will find Jim's scripture and share it with you in another post. During our sharing, God ministered to the group about their needs being met for a building so they can carry on their purpose of seeing change in their country. Jim shared the miracle of provision of a building for FCCS. It was hard to see this time come to an end but the hour was late and we had a very early start on Monday morning. I gave Dianna the 2 books and shared the rest of the candy with the group. Dianna was very touched by the gift but especially by the note regarding God preparing and using her for her "such a time as this". She shared with us that God has been speaking and confirming this in her over and over. I'm so glad we obeyed God in giving her the book and that the words I wrote were from His heart.

We all sat around sharing what God was speaking in our hearts and through us to each other. I haven't sat with a group of people where the Holy Spirit spoke and ministered in such a powerful way in a long time. Prophetic words, encouragement and appreciation just flowed between us. I will treasure this time for a very long time. When we were at the retreat they gave each person a small gift that Julio said had a prophetic meaning for each individual. I received a treasure box with a scripture reminding me that as I follow and obey God He will bless me and prosper me. I was reminded that I am a treasure and that God lives on the inside of me and has planted many treasures in me. Jim received a jeep full of food, supplies, coffee, etc. I'm not sure what his scripture said ... can't remember at the moment ... but I do know he needs a new car. His Toyota is over 300,000 miles now and I believe this token showed God's provision in our lives. I really believe this trip is a turning point in our lives: we are headed toward financial freedom and I believe this is the beginning of God opening more doors in our lives to walk in His purpose for us. I will find Jim's scripture and share it with you in another post. During our sharing, God ministered to the group about their needs being met for a building so they can carry on their purpose of seeing change in their country. Jim shared the miracle of provision of a building for FCCS. It was hard to see this time come to an end but the hour was late and we had a very early start on Monday morning. I gave Dianna the 2 books and shared the rest of the candy with the group. Dianna was very touched by the gift but especially by the note regarding God preparing and using her for her "such a time as this". She shared with us that God has been speaking and confirming this in her over and over. I'm so glad we obeyed God in giving her the book and that the words I wrote were from His heart.

After our goodbyes, we said goodnight to our host family and went to get a few hours of sleep before our early morning on Tuesday. I'll try and finish up our trip in my next post!