Stuck at Home in Spain
The Hit
Spain was one of the hardest hit locations of the global pandemic.
With
little to no warning, life in this country shut down for what has become a very long time.
SEND missionary Kaitlyn Reimer
e
xplains that
people are not allowed to spend time outside
.
T
hey
may only go to the nearest grocery store on the block and can only walk pets twice a day.
Fines have been implemented and they are very high: €1,000
for driving
a
car without a permit
,
and €600 for walking more than 600 meters from
one’s
living space.
Kaitlyn and the rest of Spain were going nowhere.
Although people are “stuck” at home, the Spirit is on the move. Kaitlyn has noticed that people’s hearts have opened to prayer and having spiritual conversations. Kaitlyn’s non-believing friends have
opened up
to her about where their faith is at - without being prompted. People are beginning to seek something that can offer them hope and security in a world where there is none.
Still, s
ome ministry connections have stopped because of the crisis. Kaitlyn is often unable to contact many of the women she has been working with, which has been a challenge and a grief.
Personal Growth
While this time has not been easy for Kaitlyn, she also sees it as a blessing. She has been developing personally through daily habits and goals. She has been training
in being
a Life Coach. This training has taught her how to better listen and ask questions to others as they take steps forward in life.
She hopes to use it to serve the women at
Casa Refugio
, and the other ministries she is a part of. This break has allowed for her to take care of herself and dig deep into spiritual, physical, and emotional disciplines to replenish where she was stretched thin.
Like Kaitlyn, many missionaries are home alone and far from their families, and need prayer and encouragement. Pray
that they would be refreshed and renewed in these days. Pray for an end to the crisis and that missionaries would have opportunities to share the hope of Jesus with their community.
Written by Amy Magwood.
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