8/31/2009

THE PRAGUE WEEK


I spent a week in Prague. Kara Helena was the reason I went. She came to visit for a week. It was so good to see her again and I’m so happy for her to come back again soon. It really is her home. I also had a great time with Kara.
I’m on my way home now. I’m on my way to the dark city. To the city people don’t know about God in – yet. To the city nor Christians feel comfortable to talk about God. To the city I have no real friends in. To the city I have nobody to hang out with. To the city one gets discouraged easily. To the city I have nobody to talk about Jesus with.
I’m thankful though. I’m so thankful God trusts me so much that He has placed me into this city. And I know His timing is the best. So I know whenever I cannot make it without a real friend with a passion for God by my side anymore, He will send me someone or something to encourage me. I know it might be Kara or Michelle for a weekend. It might be an email or text from my close friends or people who mean a lot to me. I know He will do it for me. He is perfect.
Anyways, this past week was amazing. I still can’t believe I get to have Jesus as my best friend. I can’t believe I get to be loved by Him unconditionally. I still can’t believe how much He cares about me. Really, He cares SO MUCH. Even just this past week… I so needed it! I so needed Kara and Kara. I so needed to talk about God all the time with them. I got so encouraged. It was like God was encouraging me to go back. And to be honest, I have been really scared to go back. I don’t want to get discouraged. I don’t want to feel guilty and stupid because I love talking about God. I don’t want other Christians to make me feel like I’m way too much fanatic. I just want to love God and share it with others. And that’s what I’ve been praying for a lot lately. I can’t believe how much He knows about me. I mean, it’s crazy. There’re SO MANY people in this world He needs to take care of. But He still finds me worthy of His attention. He still blesses my life and gives me what I need the most. I can’t believe how much He loves me. It’s crazy for me to realize I didn’t even know I needed to spend the week in Prague so I can get encouraged before I go to Ostrava and back to school. He is SO good to me.
“I’m so unworthy but still You love me.” Mm.

Thank You, God.

I know what the reason of me being in Ostrava is. I know God wants me there. I know what God wants me to do. I’m so sure in His name right now. I feel so strong. I feel strong for the people there. I just pray it wouldn’t fade away very quickly. I pray the people wouldn’t have such a strong influence on me like they used to have last year.

We also met up with James twice. It was so good to see him again. I think I got to talk to him more than during the time I spent in Northern Ireland which is crazy. But true. And I’m so thankful for that. He’s really amazing. And SO HAPPY to be here! I love it!! His eyes just shine with joy and happiness. Mm.

2 comments:

  1. I LOVE...love,love,love this! I'm praying for you.

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  2. I love your blog Petra... And I love to read of your passion for Jesus!

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