My Belief Awakening by Katelyn Knight

Last night was pretty awsome. We had our first small group meeting with the Larco church. We met at the church and than went into seprate small groups and made our way to peoples houses. My small group was a bit scary at first because I was really nervous but it turned out really well. I had to give my testimony and I thought it was going to be really hard but when I started to speak, all of the nervousness went away. It went well and I got alot of encouragement. When we got back to the church a small worship band was out front and tyler started to play Hillsong songs with them and we have a small worship service on the street. People thought we were crazy but I didn't care, I was praising God.
When we got back to our place where we were staying we had our debrief and we had to come up with one word that God has been teaching us, mine was Belief. This trip to Peru has been teaching me so much about my life and about God. I was really struggling with my faith before I came here and there have been so many miracles and moments where things wern't possible unless we had Gods help. 1 Thing being on Monday, when we were working all we could see were feilds and a couple of hills. On Tuesday though I was down in a pit diging and when I came out after a few hours I was amazed! It wasn't feilds but we were surrounded by mountains! It was so amazing!!
Today was a day where I really had to depend on Gods strength. I was not feeling good at all and all I wanted to do was sleep. I knew that the work had to be done and I couldn't let my team down. I kept on going by praying to God and singing to him. The morning went by really fast. I still wasn't feeling good but I choose Joy and pressed on. For the afternoon we were at the daycare center and we played games, told stories, and did a craft. The kids were so happy that we were there. They didn't care where we were from and what we looked like, but the fact that we were there to play and be with them. A little girl grabbed me and and held on for dear life. After about 15 min she fell asleep and stayed asleep untill we left. It was really hard to let her go. The other kids had an awsome time and loved every minute of it. Tonight we are going to a concert. I am hopefully going to go to bed early tonight so that I will feel better for our journey home. Thank you all for your love, support and prayers. I can't wait to share my stories with you all. I also want to share with you a verse that has been really encouraging for me. Psalm 91:14-16 " Because he loves me" says the Lord, " I will rescue him; I will protect him for he ackknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation." Thank you and God Bless.

P.S. Darrin, Mom, Dad, Mike, Beth, Matt, Oma & Opa I miss you all very Very much and I can't wait to see you. I love you All!!! Mom I am doing good, a little sick but I hanging on. I can't wait to sleep in my own bed when I get back.