I will never be able to accurately describe the feeling of love I experienced when we stepped out of the airport and onto African soil.
The smell.
The sounds.
The breeze.
Almost ocean like but without the ocean.
We made it to the guest house and fell into an exhausted sleep.
{apparently back to back flights and 20 hours in Paris exploring will do that to a person.}
The birds outside my window woke me up at 5:30 this morning and as I sat in the dark and listened, I prayed.
Prayed for my own heart.
Prayed for my kids back home.
Prayed for our church family we missed dearly yesterday.
Prayed for my friends and family who are worried about us.
Prayed for the people who did their best to tear us down.
But most of all, I prayed for Nairobi. That the people here would know Jesus. Not because we stand on a street corner and preach for hours on end and not because we pass out bibles and tracts, but because we show them love.
His love.
The love that compelled us to fly across the world.
Today starts our first day in country and I’m praying that when our heads hit the pillow tonight, it’s because we are completely and utterly used up doing exactly what He wants us to do.
Editor said:
Beautiful! Praying for you and in agreement with you. Blessings!
Ciku said:
Typical Western arrogance. Kenya is at least 85% Christian. You’re better off staying in the US and preaching to all the self proclaimed atheists, agnostics, wicca and other new age beliefs. We’re good…
Althea said:
I want to follow you
Althea said:
I’m following you
Shiann said:
♡♡♡♡!!!
Jamie said:
Praying for you guys ❤️❤️
Sheena said:
Praying for you!
Marsha jones said:
Praying for you! Have fun!!!
Deanna Webb said:
Love and praying for you guys!!
trela blackburn said:
Praying for u both that this trip is successful and that the people there will come to know Jesus as we do. God Bless u both
Rossie said:
People there know Jesus……..and in my opinion after having lived in both countries a whole lot better. Do some research. Kenya is a predominantly Christian country!!
David Moyin Adenuga said:
lol there are probably more christian Kenyans (percentage-wise) than in the USA. In case you are not aware, the largest church in the world and the 2 largest annual christian crusades in the world are in Nigeria (Africa). I find it amusing when i hear American “christians” speak piously about teaching the poor Africans to “know Jesus as you do”. I’d rather they know Jesus as He would want them to. There is nothing special about American christianity other than its complete lack of respect for others, bigotry and viciousness.
Susan Stark said:
Love your stories!
AmberPondsTaylor said:
Praying for you!!
Mary Feeley said:
I hope your journey to Africa is life-changing for you! As far as I can tell, however, no one tore you down. They tried to warn nice, honest people (you and your husband) about the not-so-nice, not-so-honest person she was associating her with.
Rip said:
Praying for a fruitful endeavor.
Sabrina Mills said:
Praying for you and John
Jim Provence said:
Love keeping up with 2 of my most favorite people.
Kristi Carman said:
Awesome!
Kimberly Compton said:
Excited to see what God has in store for you all.
Ann said:
Blessings to you!! Will be following your journey….
Debbie Blansett said:
Cannot wait to see and read more about your adventure. Prayers!
Suzanne said:
I’m trying to understand how you equate people being worried for your safety and reputation; by associating, traveling and being in close contact with a known criminal “tearing you down.”
Commentors and others were trying to protect you, to build you up from an individual known, proven in fact-to have used and abused others.
I admire your efforts. I pray for you. I am glad that you are trying to help… but at the same time I question why you are so defensive towards others trying to protect and help you-as you try and protect and help others.
There is no shame in admitting you made a mistake. That you were ensared by a liar, thief and abuser.
What is shameful however, is degrading those whose only purpose was and is to help you from being used and abused by a criminal.
This was not an “agenda” the imformation given was not speculation… It is proven and readily avalible to all through public records and legal judgements.
Christy Davis said:
praying for you
Sandi Pendergrass said:
Praying for your safe travels and that you reach out to many. Love you two!!
kolembo said:
When you go home, take us with you. Truly take us with you. Please engage those there telling us that Obama and his wife are horrific, that it had nothing to do with race. Please engage those there paying for Preachers to come here and tell us we’re lucky, we’re innocent, we’re so pure at least we still have a chance to kill homosexuals before they get out of hand. Please REALLY take us back with you, this Kenya trying so hard to develop democracy, not a drop off recognition to be had anywhere. Take us with you back home.
Fight for us.
Lewis said:
Iam a resident of Nairobi and i found this distasteful to say the least:”But most of all, I prayed for Nairobi. That the people here would know Jesus” Reminded me when i was studying in the UK and lay persons used to talk to me about Jesus like i was from stoneage. For crying out aloud, i knew Jesus before i learnt to speak and have been in church almost all my life…like 80% of other Kenyans.
Mike said:
But did you bring tshirts?!?!?
Dokita zunga said:
At only 80k Kenyan shillings I’ll follow you and we do God’s work together. May jesus bless you. Looking forward to working with you.
Grace said:
Lmao @ Dokita eish bwana.. pole pole. heehee.. Sometimes one needs to find humour in the absurd.