We helped out at a new church today. It was their second church meeting. It was filled with worship, testimonies, and games.

I joined a conversation with one of the locals, who was asking why there are different denominations and why it has caused division within Christianity. It was a conversation I would normally love, but somehow I felt unable to collect my thoughts to answer the question. This is just an example of the last few days.
I have been dealing with burnout. Going from ministry to school then to serving my team has been such a joy, but not taking the time to myself has now drained me of patience. I find myself dragging along from one thing to the next and not fully grasping the experience. I feel so tired and long time I lay my head down, but I long to experience this trip with my squad people.

This morning on the bus to the church I prayed and asked God to show me grace and patience in this time. He has been so good to me. October 19th 2024