It is illegal to wash your car in the city of Las Vegas

That's a fun fact someone informed me about while doing our daily chores the other day. I've never lived in the desert. So I never even gave it a second thought until I came to the desert and water became gold. I grew up running through sprinklers in the front lawn and washing your car became hours of water fights. Here there aren't even lawns. So this living in the desert thing, its a first. And I'll be honest; I don't know how big a fan I am of the ridiculous amount of heat. But I'm also listening to other students and staff talk about coming from weather that gets in the negatives, or humidity that leaves you constantly damp and that doesn't really sound too appealing either. I think it's safe to say I'm a spoiled Californian when it comes to weather.

I'm not afraid to admit it either..I still like running through sprinklers.

Now enough about the weather; lets talk Jesus. This past week our topic was "The Father Heart of God." We learned just how deep the Fathers heart is for each one of His children here and all throughout the nations. It was an emotional week to say the least. For many this was the first time they've ever really grasped the love of God. And even for others having heard it all their lives, it's still overwhelming to know that the God of the universe could love us THAT much despite all the junk in our lives. Hurts and wounds are beginning to heal, names of unlovable, rejected, worthless, failure, etc are being replaced with words of truth; loved, accepted, worthy, child of God. All because His love is deeper, higher, longer, and wider than our human flesh could ever comprehend.

When I arrived here I really didn't know how much the beginning would be focused on our own personal relationship with God. I was so caught up in doing rather than just being. I wanted to help people. Not that there is anything wrong with that either. But before we can pour our love on others we must first be filled ourselves. This week has left me overflowing. The weekend has been relaxing, bring on the next week.

In a few days we will be making the decision for our outreach this coming November. Either India/Nepal or Thailand I will go. Please be praying God's will be done here.

Other prayer requests:
Finances-$3,500 outreach phase.
Energy-vigorous schedules can leave me feeling drained.
Opportunity-please pray God opens my eyes to every opportunity to show His love this week.