Monday, March 8, 2010
Monday, not quite what I'd prayed for
A bit of stress and chaos I felt today. I did what I was told by many, including those involved with campaign, to chill. Saying there's nothing I can do til the document is done. Well, I felt like after the meeting today my 'waiting' was waiting for others to make this campaign a priority. I know it's not others full time, but still if you commit to something, especially something that's SO crucial and only once ina lifetime, wouldn't you commit a bit more? I am venting obviously but was really frustrated when I didn't have the things done I expected and were told were going to be done last week.
SOooo, it was nice to have a bit of debrief, but I don't feel like much in our direction has moved. Oh Lord please give me patience.
I woke to go to base intercession, and this morning was interesting hvaing the lady that led this morning from here but been living in Israel for 14 years interceeding and working more on government and politics side. She spoke about changes that have been made and breakthroughs, even through praying for leaders of nations even to meet God in their prayers. Incredible stories. She gave us countries with leaders to pray for, and the one my group had was Libya. The leader is like 70 years old and has been corrupt, and it seemed that the country is in this cycle of complacency, that I feel here in SA as well, that is focused around a cycle of crime and corruption that seems to benefit all in a strange way. So, in that they don't do what is right. For instance here, the people who work for safety or car guards live by that job, that's almost un official and yet we pay them to watch out cars, BUT if someone actually tried to rob our car what the heck would they do? And, if they were paid enough not to stop them, then the wouldn't. I don't know I see Libya as being wealthy with their crude oil etc., and they people of the country are given much of that percentage so any of the crime and 'weapons of mass destruction' they're involved with are hushed and oked by people there.
After that I've been working on the ABSTAIN acronym
A "abstain from world pain"
B Be aware:
S Sex industry
T Trafficking of humans
A AIDS and HIV
I Involves all
N Now what
Then, Cristian and I met with the new members and the few from GWC, to update where we're at, look at our document and go over the 'structure' of jobs we've created. I didn't have the document done, again, and the meetings we're to hav organized keep getting pushed back or seem important but when it comes to having it they're not happening. I'm more than upset about the whole African culture of doing things. They're not 'moving' as they should. Of all the worst places in the world to make things happen, this one could be one of the slowest. Doesn't help I have no car, no money, not from here, no clue how, ohhh man I'm sorry to complain. I have new teamates which is great, but I also don't want it to be confusion as it has been in the past of what I can have them do. Soon, I'd like to have this all just organized with people and their own time-lines etc.
However I feel I can't even drop things because I have to create them all. I have the heart and knowledge I feel, but I need to be able to have it conveyed easily so people even who work with us know what is up.
Today ALSO had to be the hottest day here. No, probably not but there was no wind so it's like Mississippi. WOW. I had no idea what to do after meeting, so Daneeka and I went for a walk because we felt we would just eat at the house if we stayed. Which is what we do well together. She's been great support already though, and I'm soooo happy to have some help, even if it's just a friend.
I have the team come together with me at 9, and I pray that I am thoroughly able to have them help in a specific task that we can go after without needing to guide one another with me there. I also have arranged a meeting wtih Grace, this woman who apparently 'is' cape town and knows everyone. She's a neighbor here, but I finally got a chance to meet with her, so hopefully I can convey what we're trying to do much more easily. Ahhhh all these great contacts but getting them organized and for others to know them to work with them, I'm not sure how it will all come together.
Lord please give me the faith I need to know that this is to be and to go continuously after it.
I can't believe what SA is trying to do right now ALSO in preparation for teh WC. They're trying to create a 24 hour porn channel here. Yeah, that's really going to help the world. Jeez!
Ohh just saw lightening outside!
Well, I think I need to go watcha movie because i have lots to do tomorrow and so, til then, I love you all
SOooo, it was nice to have a bit of debrief, but I don't feel like much in our direction has moved. Oh Lord please give me patience.
I woke to go to base intercession, and this morning was interesting hvaing the lady that led this morning from here but been living in Israel for 14 years interceeding and working more on government and politics side. She spoke about changes that have been made and breakthroughs, even through praying for leaders of nations even to meet God in their prayers. Incredible stories. She gave us countries with leaders to pray for, and the one my group had was Libya. The leader is like 70 years old and has been corrupt, and it seemed that the country is in this cycle of complacency, that I feel here in SA as well, that is focused around a cycle of crime and corruption that seems to benefit all in a strange way. So, in that they don't do what is right. For instance here, the people who work for safety or car guards live by that job, that's almost un official and yet we pay them to watch out cars, BUT if someone actually tried to rob our car what the heck would they do? And, if they were paid enough not to stop them, then the wouldn't. I don't know I see Libya as being wealthy with their crude oil etc., and they people of the country are given much of that percentage so any of the crime and 'weapons of mass destruction' they're involved with are hushed and oked by people there.
After that I've been working on the ABSTAIN acronym
A "abstain from world pain"
B Be aware:
S Sex industry
T Trafficking of humans
A AIDS and HIV
I Involves all
N Now what
Then, Cristian and I met with the new members and the few from GWC, to update where we're at, look at our document and go over the 'structure' of jobs we've created. I didn't have the document done, again, and the meetings we're to hav organized keep getting pushed back or seem important but when it comes to having it they're not happening. I'm more than upset about the whole African culture of doing things. They're not 'moving' as they should. Of all the worst places in the world to make things happen, this one could be one of the slowest. Doesn't help I have no car, no money, not from here, no clue how, ohhh man I'm sorry to complain. I have new teamates which is great, but I also don't want it to be confusion as it has been in the past of what I can have them do. Soon, I'd like to have this all just organized with people and their own time-lines etc.
However I feel I can't even drop things because I have to create them all. I have the heart and knowledge I feel, but I need to be able to have it conveyed easily so people even who work with us know what is up.
Today ALSO had to be the hottest day here. No, probably not but there was no wind so it's like Mississippi. WOW. I had no idea what to do after meeting, so Daneeka and I went for a walk because we felt we would just eat at the house if we stayed. Which is what we do well together. She's been great support already though, and I'm soooo happy to have some help, even if it's just a friend.
I have the team come together with me at 9, and I pray that I am thoroughly able to have them help in a specific task that we can go after without needing to guide one another with me there. I also have arranged a meeting wtih Grace, this woman who apparently 'is' cape town and knows everyone. She's a neighbor here, but I finally got a chance to meet with her, so hopefully I can convey what we're trying to do much more easily. Ahhhh all these great contacts but getting them organized and for others to know them to work with them, I'm not sure how it will all come together.
Lord please give me the faith I need to know that this is to be and to go continuously after it.
I can't believe what SA is trying to do right now ALSO in preparation for teh WC. They're trying to create a 24 hour porn channel here. Yeah, that's really going to help the world. Jeez!
Ohh just saw lightening outside!
Well, I think I need to go watcha movie because i have lots to do tomorrow and so, til then, I love you all
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