Open the Eyes of My Heart

Saturday November 22 2008 -- by Mark Hofstee


Saturday morning was spent at the site and the afternoon at a Managua market (Huembe) The evening after supper was spent at the coffee shop and we finished the night with a stirring devotion by Doug Gray and went to bed some time after 11:30. We were up again at 3 for our prayer time. I continue to be amazed that these 12 men would get up in the middle of the night to offer up prayers for my healing, for a miracle. I am amazed and so thankful that people all over the world are reading the blog and are praying with us and for us.


One thing we have really discovered is that no matter how successful someone looks on the outside, no matter how confident look one may look, you cannot judge the book by the cover. Everyone has overcome some sort of struggle or many struggles. We have also learned in our devotion times that often our views of ourselves is different, very different from how others view us. We continue to be thankful for God walking with us or carrying us in these times of struggles and are greatful that he uses these times to make us stronger...


One of the things I really have enjoyed while down here is photographing the Nicaraguans. I particulary love capturing people's eyes as I think the eyes are the best windows to the contentment of people's hearts. So enjoy these photos.