This morning five of us decided to take a quick trip to the Reed Cities on Lake Titicaca. We had boat trouble going so we cut our 2 hour tour short not wanting to miss our ride to the airport. The Islands and their inhabitants were very interesting. On the way back to the dock our boat broke down. David Travis prayed that the boat would miracously start so we would get back to the hotel in time to meet our driver taking us to the airport in Juliaca. The boat did not start but another boat stopped and offered us a ride. We got back to the hotel in time to take one last hot water shower, pack and get our luggage downstairs. Our driver never showed up. To make matter worse Dr. Barbara's backpack was stolen while we were distracted trying to figure out what to do. Our devotional today dealt with "Finishing Strong". Indeed we finished strong in Conima and we stuck together and dwelt on what God had allowed us to partake of during the week. Spending little time worrying about our few problems.
We make it to the airport fine. Got to Lima and returned to Houston Saturday morning, early. I flew from there to DFW where my wife picked me up. In Houston we found that the church van coming from Port Neches to pick up their people had tire trouble and they had to send another vehicle to pick them up. You would think that this in no way reflects "Finishing Strong". But it does. Our group grew in the Lord during this week together. It developed strong resolve and all the inconveniences of are tolerable because of our love for Him. Knowing good and well that either individually or as a group we could never suffer what Jesus suffered.
We return home with new enthusiasm and a prayer to our God that He decide how we can best serve him in our lives and the lives of others around us.
It has been a great experience for me. I have grown spiritually. I feel that I have give my best for a great cause. I am grateful to Him for this opportunity.
God's Love:
Les Lopez
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