Hello friend’s! I have not had/made the time to really share all that has been happening. But I wrote down a just a few snippets to cover the last few months. Lord willing I’ll get into more detail later this week.
I’m just gonna get right into it, I had an extremely hard month in August. One of my squads came back to Gainesville for a reunion (Gap I). Everything was going great until it wasn’t. My friend Colin, who is part of Gap I, got into an accident while riding my motorcycle. He didn’t make it and our reunion took a turn for the worst. During this week the enemy was really attacking me, telling me that it was my fault, that because of me Colin is gone. I had to run back to the Father and take every thought captive (2 Cor 10:5). The enemy was telling me that it was all my fault. But! God gave me so much comfort and peace, more than I have ever had in my life. God reminded me that Colin was with Him and I had done a good job pointing him back to the Father. I was reminded of His words “well done my good and faithful servant.”
The next week after that I had squad leader training for my next squad. This was also a tough time. I had teachings I needed to do, but felt so unprepared. I had to completely depend on God. He provided everything I needed, all the teachings went well and I got to get closer to God. Then after leader training the squad showed up. They are “L” squad. That is my last 2 months in a nut shell.
I’m currently in Gainesville and I just got back from Kentucky. I took my squad to help with some flooding that happened in Jackson KT. We partnered with Samaratins Purse and we had multiple people accept Christ as Lord and savior! It was a huge blessing to be there and serve those in dire need. Then I left to North Carolina, a friend of mine who I led for the last few years was getting married. I had the honor and privilege of being the officiant. I was so blessed to be there and to point the wedding back to God. This week was L squads debrief, my squad left this Sat for Nicaragua. I plan to join them on Nov 15th. I’m so excited for them and I wish you guys could meet them, they are a huge blessing all the time.
Also Adventures in Missions is changing there fundraising platform and I would love to continue to have your support. I have had so much going on these last few months that I haven’t had a chance to stop and update anyone. Thank you so much for staying with me, even though I take forever to update. I’ll set some time apart this week to go in depth on what God has been doing. He has done a ton! Bless you all, may you know God more today than yesterday and more tomorrow than today!
Love you!
Luis you are one of the strongest, most loving, caring and sacrificial people I know. God has used you in so many ways and changed so many lives using you. You encourage us to press into Jesus even in the hardest of times. Brendan and I are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and love you brother!
Such a devastating thing to go through, Luis. But you have been such an inspiration to watch as you have leaned into the Lord. Thank you for the way you’ve chosen to trust God in the hardest of situations.
Thank you for these words… thank you for being an amazing you… thank you for sharing your heart. I’ve been praying for you and will continue praying for you. Sending much love and many hugs! xoxo
It has been an honor to continue to watch you walk through various seasons, Luis. You are a strong man of God, ever pointing others to Christ, ever loving well in His name. Squad L is privileged to have you at the helm of their journey this year. You are a blessing!
Thanks Seth! It’s always so easy to say God you’re my peace and comfort. But getting to actually feel that presence and peace of His was incredible. I’m sure other hardships will come my way, but God has blessed me with a reminder of who He is.
Amber! Thank you so much for your loving words. God is the best and I know He will always be there for me and anyone else who trusts in His name. I love you guys and miss you too!
Thank you Kim! You are a blessing!
Thank you Katie! I feel so blessed and honored God would choose me to lead L squad, and He will get all the glory!