Clarke Family Missions-Costa Rica

This was our message at church this past Sunday. It was given by Chris Bower and he shares about Kelly. This is an amazing, powerful testimony that I believe will touch many. Please take the time to listen and forward to others. To God be the Glory in our circumstances even when we think they are unfair and we don't understand!!!

You Say You Believe In God, But You Don't Believe He Is Fair "If God is good, then why did this happen to me?" If you have asked yourself this question or another like it, give Pastor Chris' message a listen.

(I wrote this yesterday morning on our flight back. My heart stands amazed and I’m so very greatful for my sister going with me!)
A lot of things going through my mind this morning as I am on the flight headed back to Texas. The one big question is was this trip back to Costa Rica worth it?? ABSOLUTELY without question this was a trip that has exceeded anything I could’ve thought or imagined it would or could be! I know without a shadow of a doubt God did some inner healing within me that couldn’t have been done anywhere except Costa Rica! As I sit here writing this tears are coming with a flood of emotions that are so very real and strong! My heart is still raw from the impact of all that took place there almost a year ago but the difference now is because of the heart of Jesus and these people who have so willingly just loved on me and my sister with every fiber of their being...my raw heart is beginning to heal! It will take time to feel completely whole again but as God has so graciously shown me this week that as I continue to keep moving forward in Him and speaking and declaring His truth and life over others I will begin to live again! I don’t know if I can even begin to express the deep love I have for these people other than their love and support for our family means the world to me and I wouldn’t be where I am at today without each one of them including each one of you!! Someone close to me recently told me that to live is to love and it’s better to have loved than not loved at all! I have found that that statement has come to life and full of truth for me in just the past few days. I have felt their hurting hearts and have intentionally prayed and loved on them. I have literally showed them I will walk through the muck and grime with them...They have felt the love of God and how sustaining it can be!! Jesus is the ONLY thing that is infallible in this life!’ Jesus loves us unconditionally which means without conditions. No that doesn’t mean we have free reign to live however we want because if we want to live a truly blessed life our heart has to line up with His word which is complete truth lacking in nothing! We have to be willing to give of ourselves in every area whatever that looks like and allow God to put accountability in our life. We are all one body with different gifting and callings and we fit together like a puzzle. So just imagine when we all do our part how that big picture is turning into something so amazing and beautiful! So when you are struggling and don’t feel like you have a purpose just remember you do and there is always someone that needs you!! You ARE wanted and you ARE needed!! I thank ALL the people (our life support) who have invested in our family! We literally can’t do life without each one of you!!! I’m literally seeing Gods purpose and plans for me beginning to unfold right in front of my very eyes!!! Each day is new and holds amazing blessings if we choose to see them!! ❤️❤️