This morning, I got a reminder. We are finishing up a house for a woman named Dominga. I was here when the construction began in March, and have been able to watch the progress and stand beside her as her excitement has grown. I took the group to pray with her on Sunday afternoon, and usually I don't remember actually what we pray when we do this. But this week I vividly remember praying and looking forward to the moment when we stand with her on Friday, inside her completed home, and get to shout 'Hallelujah!' to the God who has faithfully and graciously provided for her family. But, in the last few days of insanity, I had forgotten about that prayer. I had forgotten about how excited this family is. I had forgotten what a significant week this is for them. This morning, I was reminded of that looming 'Hallelujah!' when I saw Dominga standing outside of her home, as a group of loud, messy, crazy Americanos were painting her home, and watched her tear up. I saw her cry at least 5 times this morning because of the joy this week brings. She even told us later in the morning that her stomach has been hurting, because she is just so excited. I don't know if I know the kind of excitement she is feeling right now. Excitement rooted in the completion of God's promise for a home for her family. Excitement rooted in a new life of security, safety, and stability for her family. Excitement rooted in God's incredible faithfulness and presence during all of the hard times that have led up to this week. Her excitement makes ME excited, and brings me so much joy. Dominga reminds me of why I am here. She reminds me of why God continues to call me back to this place, and she reminds me of God's own faithfulness and planning in my own life.
Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. ~Psalm 115:1
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