I would be lying if I said that our month in Honduras was not a challenge. however, through being presented with new and challenging circumstances, God reminded me more of what dependency on Him looks like.

It’s much easier to depend on the Lord when you’re comfortable and you have all that you need. But the true test of faith is when you’re uncomfortable, truly having to rely on the Lord to give you that joy that never ends.

Some of the challenges of mountain life in Honduras consisted of sleeping in a tent for a month, walking around with a flashlight after the sun went down, making sure to be careful of every step to prevent slipping in the mud and sliding slightly down the mountain, working hard carrying lumber for miles up and down the mountain to construct the church building, and sharing one bathroom (toilet) between 30-40 people.

Before you freak out, know that despite the challenges, God is doing beautiful things in Honduras through Catracho Missions (the ministry we were partnered with) and it is when we are uncomfortable that he grows us the most. Searching for comfort in things I often find comfort in was simply not an option this month. I could not simply dip out and take a walk or go on a run, no wifi to call home or cozy up to Netflix, no grocery store to swing by and grab a snack, and no alone time outside of the confines of your tent. However, being stripped of the things that I often find comfort in brought me even closer to the reality of the fact that God is everything and there is nothing on this Earth that can bring me more comfort than that of my Heavenly Father.

When we strip away everything that brings us temporary or Earthly comfort, we are challenged to see that the things we thought could comfort us are fleeting and will never sustain us. God is the only thing that brings true joy. He is the only thing that brings true contentment. He is the only thing that is consistent and never changes despite how much my circumstances change.

Although my circumstances radically changed in Honduras from anything I was every used to, I praise God for a month that brought me to my knees and reminded me that Christ is all I will ever need. He has given me strength to be content in all circumstances and he can and will give you the same strength if you seek him and surrender everything to him!