We are taking 3 days to seek God and His plans for this semester and for us as a team. Yesterday I walked around the park close to my apartment and found a really really old church. It was run down and falling apart. As I got closer I noticed that there was a door open going into the church. I walked in not knowing if it was allowed, but I didn't care I was so intriged by this mysterious building. When I steped in there was an old monk sitting in a folding chair by the door reading. He showed me where I could read about the history of the church and that I was free to roam. I kicked into indiana jones mode. LOL! Inside is so worn and rusted. It has been through two fires, war and many other things. It is a catholic church and all the original paintings are still up on the walls. I walked around looking at them, most of them I couldn't even make out. I found myself standing in front of one that I could barely make out, but I could see Christ hanging on the cross. The painting was very faded, rusted, stale, and Christ was just a glipse. Then it hit me, this was a picture of Lithuania. I started to cry. Lithuania's heart is faded, rusted, stale and there is but a glipse of Christ here. I sat down in front of the picture crying and started to journal all these thoughts. I stayed there a while until the monk came up to me and told me it was time to go becasue he had to leave. He noticed that I had been crying. He tried asking me questions, but we couldn't understand each other. I had so many questions for him also. Lord willing I will be able to ask him someday.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
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Dear Kellie,
Thanks so much for the picture of Kaunas. As I think of what you shared about the picture I am reminded of what Jesus says about making all things new. He too will make people in Kaunas new. New paintings in His Fathers house. Ones that will not be void, but full of life.
I spent the day today in meditation and prayer. I was struck by Psalm 23, which is often qouted, but little shared with one another. What struck me was the intimacy that God has with us in such a simple parallel. The LORD is our Shepherd. I shall not want. I have no need that the Shepherd cannot provide. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. God gives me rest from the burdens of my own sins. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. He directs me to the only way to be righteous by the guiding of His Holy Spirit to Christ.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; You rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Just as comforting as the light is in the darkness so is the Word in the valleys that are filled with the shadow of death, yet the reflection of light a rod and a staff our guiding Light.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; (you protect me and provide so that even my enemies are aware you are here) You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. He has called you and made you His own for in His children He delights. Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Love ya.
Love you girl...and love your heart!! We keep praying for you and that Tiana can join you soon...
Kellie-- that was a beautiful post. Keep up the good work of engaging with the culture.
Hey Kellie,
Just a wee little note to tell you that I am thinking fondly of you!
And that I am so insanely, incredibly jealous of you, that you got a head start you're out in the world already. So so jealous. =)
I hope you have a marvelous day today, and I'm going to go pray for you right now. I love you much friend!
Lindsey
sweet girl, I so appreciate your willingness to share your heart -- God's heart -- for the Lithuanians with us. thank you for your courage and obedience to step out and trust Him, and be willing to have Him use you to help other students know and love Jesus. miss you!
Kellie,
This is an incredible story that touches my heart! I can visualize the old church, the old pictures, and the faded image of Christ in the city of Kaunas as well as the whole country of Lithuania. Hope and life are so needed there, and He is using you to bring the the life of Christ to them! What an honor! Love you! Hugs to you! Carol
hey kels, how are ya? I finally tracked down your blog. sheesh. sounds like things are going pretty good. I still can't believe you're actually over there. school's going good. we miss you. its good be have shannon here. I'm praying for you and love you so much. press on. ~k
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