Just a day in the Dominican

I woke this morning to the peaceful sounds of the morning wind blowing through my window. The air was fresh and just cool enough to make you want just two more minutes of sleep. I rolled over for just a moment and whispered “Good morning Lord.” What a majestic place! I find myself in the Dominican Republic, nestled in the Caribbean Sea.

The Dominicans’ are a very social people. Everyone you met says hi, shakes hands, and they have surely cornered the market on hospitality. It’s a great place!!!

I met a dear friend of mine at his apartment just down the street; we walk together each morning to another friend’s house for a time of reflection and morning devotional. The walk is short, just long enough to breath in the morning’s dampness in the air. The three of us have been meeting for the past week, since I’ve been here, starting each day of with this devotional. It has been a great encouragement to me, to spend time talking with other men and find out they struggle from some of the same struggles I do. But also learning about a deeper prayer life with the Father. It’s been an awesome time, and powerful stuff.

On the way back I walked just reflecting on what we had talked about. I walked through the construction yard on my way home, just in time to see the construction team all gathered together. One of the men was leading a devotional of their own. My first thought of construction workers (being one myself) is the rough type. But yet they all had their heads down listening to the Word of God, and submitting to His guidance. It was a moving sight. Maybe this might seem odd to you, but at least to me this morning, I see another day started in prayer, that will be alright in the hands of a loving God.

Dios,
I’m grateful for another day of your gracious mercy, and fresh wind of the Spirit. May today be used for your glory and honor, and open doors of ministry for us to share your love with the hurting today. I pray all things further your kingdom in the earth and bring you glory.

In Jesus Cristo numbre… Amen


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Kevin