Building Relationships

In one of our Devotions this week, we spoke about how everyone has a different gift. Whether it is climbing extremely high ladders and nailing in shingles, or encouraging those roofing people to put on sun screen, we all have something that we can contribute. Today we all brought our gifts to the table and used them to glorify God. I formed a mini team with Christina and Emily and we were able to work together and put up almost all of the siding on the front of the house! Christina measured all the pieces and handed them to Emily and I, who were on ladders nailing them to the walls. The process became easy and smooth, to the point where we we singing and enjoying the beautiful weather. We were lucky enough that the rain held off until we we done for the day. It has just amazed me that during this week I have bonded with people I had never met before we started planning this trip. I really appreciate how we have built relationships with each other, with our home owners, and even with the highly energetic children down the street. I have begun to realize how all of these relationships make all the difference in so many lives and how in the long run, relationships are the foundation to building communities and homes. Sandra, the homeowner whose home we are working on, has been nothing, but grateful. I love how even if we have completed a miniscule amount she is always thankful and praising God for bringing her family and our Spring Break Team together. I can't even imagine what her past has been like but I have truly enjoyed getting to know her and he beautiful daughter, Shia!

God has been so great to us this week! We (Amanda and I) have broken water pipes, yet God gave us a plumber (Stan) to save the day. We came together we students from Tech to worship and despite our different schools we sang together as one. The wonderful church we are staying at has provided meals for us and open arms. All of these things let me know that God is by our side, no matter what, and we can only learn and follow him by doing the best we can.

Although I am disappointed that we won't see the house finished, I know that everything takes time and that our piece of this great puzzle has really helped transform my life as well as my fellow Wesleyans. Thats what this week is about, transforming ourselves and turning the spotlight inward and learning how to focus on our relationship with God.

Be Blessed!

Morgan