Well, I’ve been in Cacak, Serbia for two weeks now and I’ve already seen God do amazing things in my life and in the lives of those around me. Our first week of English classes ended Friday evening (almost 30 people came throughout the week!), and I’m so excited about all of the relationships I’ve had the opportunity to build, and all of the great people I’m getting to know.
The people here are so nice, even the strangers that I run into on the streets. My first day here, my roommate, Tori, and I were trying to use our ATMs and were really confused. There was a man standing next to us that could see our confusion and offered to help us. Instances such as this have happened often since I’ve been here, the people are very generous (that, or I just look really confused all the time-which probably isn’t too much of a stretch!).
Serbia is a really beautiful place. Cacak is a town surrounded by mountains, and so every day I am reminded of God’s powerful love not only through the kindness shown to me by the Serbians, but also though nature.
We’ve been here only two weeks, but I already feel like I will never be able to tell all of the stories and crazy things that have happened! First of all, we take regular adventures when we ride with the missionaries wives (who, bless their hearts, have never driven a stick shift in the states, much less in Cacak – where driving seems to have little order in the eyes of an American!). We all manage to have a good laugh at Becky’s expense sometimes…
But in all seriousness, since I have been here I have been more confused, more lost, more tired, and more involved in a spiritual battle than at any other time in my life. But God has been my strength, and I've has to rely on Him more than ever before. I’ve had opportunities to share my faith, and I know that God has amazing thing planned for this summer – and that doesn’t make Satan happy. Please keep me in your prayers as I try build relationships to let others experience the love of God.
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