Our travel to Honduras has gone smoothly. We are settling in well and looking forward to starting intensive language study next week. However, the clouds of political tension are again on the horizon for Honduras, and we ask you to pray.
My son and I were watching the Caribbean Sea pass under our window. Each time I looked out, the color of the water was a new hue. Then again I looked and felt a swell of emotion to see Honduras finally in our view. My prayer in that moment was that the name of Christ would spread like a wildfire across this nation, and these lyrics slipped from my tongue:
I exalt you, I exalt you
I exalt you, O Lord!
Welcome to Honduras
The staff of the Spanish Institute are helping us get settled and discover Siguatepeque. Today we took placement tests, which proved what we already know: we are beginners in Spanish study.
Our apartment has a great view of the city from a neighborhood that is quiet, excepting the rooster population. We are looking forward to meeting some neighbors!
Honduran Political News
As we are getting comfortably settled, today’s news brings angst to many in Honduras. The President’s brother was convicted of several drug trafficking charges in a US Federal Court in New York. The verdict brings more suspicion against a President who has already faced heated opposition and protests this year.
Please pray that peace and righteousness would prevail in Honduras. Events like this one can sometimes result in protests and violence. While we see no direct threat where we are, we are watching carefully to see what happens.
My prayer this evening is that the following verse will be true in Honduras:
Kings of the earth and all peoples,
Psalm 148:11-13 (ESV)
princes and all rulers of the earth!
Young men and maidens together,
old men and children!
Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for his name alone is exalted;
his majesty is above earth and heaven.
We fix our eyes on the one who is true and faithful.
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Praying for peace in your hearts and in your new home.
Thank you for sharing! Your view is beautiful. Prayers as you learn a new language, new culture, new neighbors, NEW everything, but Jesus and the Holy Spirit are the same there as here, and He will bring you peace and direction moment by moment!!! Love you dearly and can’t wait for the next post!
We are praying for peace for the people of Honduras and know that God’s timing is perfect. Praying for you as you settle in and learn the language. Prayers for your sweet children as they make new friends and learn the new language through osmosis!
Praying for you all! May God continue to speak and reveal His heart for your neighbors and beyond. Praying you make progress in developing your second language.
Glad to hear from you! I’m also thankful you have such a beautiful view! Been praying for you.
Thank you for the privilege of walking this journey with you…even moreso to Pray for you and the impact our Lord and Savior will have in, and thus, thru you!
Enjoyed hearing how it’s going so far! We will be praying for you as you start your language study and other new adjustments. He is able, and will provide!
Aaron and Wendy
Will be praying for y’all this morning at Doxa. What an amazing adventure for the cause of Christ! I know He is being glorified through your family. We pray for many hearts to be opened to His gospel!
Praying! Good to get a small glimpse of where you are. Thanks for the update!
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21
Brad and Crystal,
Be sure that you are in our prayers, We pray for a speedy settling in Honduras and that your language lessons will become so easy for you to expidite your process.
Prayers and blessings,
Uncle Tom and Cjarlene