Wow! What a trip!
I was honored to be able to serve the people of Guatemala through Paradise Bound Ministries. I went to serve but truly felt served myself. More blessed myself, beyond what I could imagine. My heart was softened.
These people have so very little but live with so much fervor. It was eye-opening and frankly embarrassing for me that I and others live with so much discontentment with having so much.
Never have I ever had that much intentional time with God. Another gut punch: why do we allow our day-to-day things in life to surpass our time with our One True King? Just some thoughts to ponder as I return to “normal” life.
The family we built for were some of the kindest people I’ve met. They didn’t know me or any of our team but treated us as family immediately. Their kids gave us the best hugs, took about 1,200 pictures of us, and couldn’t stop smiling. What a great experience to be a part of!
Like most serve projects, you really don’t know what to expect when you get there. Paradise Bound Ministries did a fantastic job lining up the service part, feeding us, and keeping us safe. One thing they did well that I didn’t expect, was them feeding us spiritually. The devotions, worship time, and emphasis on prayer kept us zoned in on what we were there for. If you’re looking for a ministry to serve through, look up PBM.