The morning started out great. All but one of the eight teams were on time and ready to start the devotionals at 8:30. The kids were paying attention very well during this time and really listening to our team members and translators present the gospel. We are praying God works in miraculous ways tonight when we attend a service with all of the teams and players. It is a rare opportunity to have this many young men attend a church service here in Nicaragua. Please be praying for the service that begins in about an hour.
The games were very competitive and exciting today with all but one ending in penalty shootouts. As we were finishing up the semi final round of games a store began to come rolling in. But God held off the rains until our lunch break began. It rained the entire time we were eating, nearly sideways at times. As we were finishing up I glanced quickly outside to see what I was going to be running through to the truck. BLUE SKIES AND NO RAIN!
How amazing is that? But it doesn't stop there. We head back to the field to finish up the championship game between two very good teams. Also, this one ended in a penalty shootout on a very muddy and puddle filled soccer field.
And yet again the storm decided to come roll in much bigger and darker clouds this time. Praise the Lord there is rarely ever tornados in Nicaragua because at times I was pretty convinced there would be one with this storm:
But God was answering our prayers and held it off until the final shot of the shootout went through the goal and even allowed the team to celebrate before the rains can down and the thunder sounded. I thank God for all he has done today so far and I know he has greater things left to do tonight! The rains have ceased for this afternoon and the team is about to head back to the church for the service and final tournament ceremony.
Check back soon for an update on the service tonight! God is good... Always!
Nice pictures of the clouds, totally captures your story!
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