My soul rejoices to be here again, to love a place so deeply and desire to know its people. Zambia has such a special place in my heart, from the terrifying bus rides to the oatmeal in a coffee cup I eat after an african dinner, I love it all. Every part, every person, every moment is one I cherish and learn from. Today we had the opportunity to go on a sunset boat ride on the Zambezi River. It was so beautiful and such a perfect example of Gods creation. He blessed us and we were able to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and giraffes. It was an incredible experience to be face to face with the animals Jesus created for Africa. He reminded me of his purpose, his purpose for everyone and everything, it being to worship the perfect Creator. I have had such a continued theme for my trip this year, it all comes back to worshiping Jesus. I don't have much to offer him, but I have the ability to praise and glorify the Maker of the stars. Nothing is more worth it then being aware of the affection I have for Christ and the even greater affection he has for me.
"Praise the Lord , my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget all his benefits-who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion"
(Psalm 103:1-4a)
Thank you Jesus for your splendor and your majesty.
Love,
your admiring daughter
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| Elephant on the Zambezi River |
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