I was so sad to leave Africa. It was hard leaving all the new and wonderful friends i had made. (Glen, Natalie, and Lauren if you are reading this i love and miss you guys already and you will be in my prayers!!) Africa was just such a refreshing and renewing time for me. The Lord is really just rocking me about how big the world is and all the different people and callings that people have. that became very evident today as we landed in France. After a long layover in Dubia we finally arrived today in Nice, France. It is different than i remeber but i think that could have to do with the rose colored glasses i wore before this trip. This place is so beautiful but so painful to be in. These people are just so lost and looking for happiness in all the wrong places…. it reminds me of another place i hold dear to my heart…. We were talking to the James, the man who is building the church up over here, and he was telling us how hard it is to even keep a steady congregation because people just really don’t care that much. It is really sad to see. So, while we are here, please just pray for the local missionaries that are here. They may not me in harsh physical conditions like India but man are they suffering in a spiritual battle. It is going to be intresting to see what God does in the next 10 days. Also, pray for me and guidance on what I am suppose to do with the vision God gave me ( and another one of my teammates) on this trip about India. Last, pray for all of my teamates Sage, Kara, Chris, Sarah, and me, on this ending stretch we are all getting pretty homesick and missing our friends and family a lot. However, i know God called us to this ENTIRE trip so we can’t stop pouring out now! I love and miss all of you so very much 
Oh France
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July 13, 2009 at 6:26 pm |
Keep it up Ryan, i know it must be hard, but God will keep you going. And know that your friends are missing you too! It won’t be long now, I’m praying for you and your team!
July 13, 2009 at 11:38 pm |
Ryan,
How wonderful your servants heart is. You are doing such wonderful things and the Lord is going to continue to bless you and all you are doing. I’ll continue to pray for you and your team members. Love you Ryan.
July 14, 2009 at 3:05 am |
I am so praying for you guys!!! You are all AMAZING!!! Wish I could be there to share it with you. I will see you in almost a week!!! YAY!!!! Can’t wait to hug ya… and bring you little pieces of home!!
July 14, 2009 at 4:33 am |
go girl go! keep smiling. keep loving! you are doing incredible things!!
July 15, 2009 at 8:52 am |
ryan,
i could not be more proud of my best friend reading this. sounds like a paradigm shift times 1,543,654.8765!!! (exact number) seriously, youre big time!
jeremiah 29:12-13
btw… kansas blows! haha
July 15, 2009 at 7:45 pm |
Ryan!!
Keep on keepin on!!! You are doing great and doing what the Lord want you to do! I am praying for you and your team! I understand what you mean about the spiritual battle, that’s how it was on my trip to England. Just know that the Lord’s work does not go undone or unseen! Love you and loved havin or lil chat the other day!! Im praying praying praying for you and the others!!
July 17, 2009 at 2:53 am |
Ryan – I am glad God is showing you so much of His big ol’ world! How blessed you are
You got it – strong finish! Encourage each other & continue to bless your team & all those you come in contact with – show ‘em who’s your Daddy! Know I am praying for all of you. As a mater of fact I’m praying for you right now as you sleep!
July 23, 2009 at 2:17 am |
hi honey. i’m so glad i got to talk to you the other day..both on scype and on the phone when you called with haley it made my day…actually week! i cant wait for you to come home but know God is using you in mighty ways. i remembered you saying how france is frustrating compared to some of the places like india where they are so hungry for christ because they dont have all of the materialistic things but hold on i’m sure God will show you something new and give you a way to reach this country in a different way. i love you to death and have so manyyyy stories for you
love you bestie!
July 25, 2009 at 3:21 pm |
Hey sweetie! Wanted to encourage you that you can finish this last stretch strong! Not your strength, but His alone. I am so very proud of you. “There is still work to be done in this city” up until the day you leave. Be of good courage and now that God is strong when you are weak! Family, friends, sleep, and school all await you when you return. Until then, do your best and know, know, know that you are LOVED and being prayed for on an hourly basis by all!!!