21. Jul 2023

Pause

Today was a day of rest. It was nice to be able to sleep a bit longer. The day was hot and sunny, good for getting my clothes dry (photo 1). I purposely brought with me this bag with the theme on it from VM-I: "Your story can be hope for somebody." It is a reminder of why I am making this trip. I have a story to share of God's grace at work through my life. At the campground today I spent most of my time sitting at a shaddy spot and working on my blog. I got to know a couple from Holland whose campsite was right across from me. They invited me for a cup of tea. We had a great afternoon together and talked about God and the world. The man lost his faith in God at some point in his life and the woman comes from a Hindu tradition. I personally value encounters with people who think and believe differently than me. Jesus calls us to be salt and light, to share our story. It might bring hope for someone who is in need of hope. It was special for me that they allowed me to pray for them. They gave me tea begs for my journey and tape to seal the wholes in the plastic sheet that goes under the tent. (It got snagged in some barbed wire passing through a narrow cow gate.) Every time I lay out my tent now, it will remind me to pray for them.

Photo 2: A storm came over the campground to cool things off in the evening. I hope I get a dry start in the morning.