Possible that God saved you both FROM a situation or circumstance. Prov 16:9,33. “We make our own plans, but the Lord decides where we will go. We make our own decisions but the Lord alone determines what happens.” 🇨🇦 ❤
London, as you already know, God has given you such a remarkable family and I can only imagine how He's going to use you in the days to come! Thank you for being obedient to the Holy Spirit. Much love from your Sister in Christ.🧡
Good story there, London and Granger! It's always good to be prepared to go, but when God closes all the doors not to go, than it's His will for you not to go! I like how Granger said, When you think it's all about you going, God will shut it down just to remind you that it's all about Him and not you! 🥰💖 A very good lesson to be learned for sure! 🙂
It's brings me back to something I learned from you awhile back... When I stopped asking "why me" and started asking "what are you trying to show me"... everything happens for a reason and on his time. I believe it could simply be his protection for you guys, that's why all doors closed.
Our God truly does reign… so we trust, as you do, that He directs our path. Keep living your faith with actions & sharing your authenticity with all of us who love The Smith ‘s. YEE YEE ♥️ ✝️
Good to expose our children to difficult things and sacrifice. But yes this is too dangerous for children. She should be allowed to choose to go as an informed adult, not a 12 yr old (and younger, she's been before.)
May God richly bless your ministry, Granger!! Amber's also. You two are an inspiration. It is amazing how God can take a sinful heart that is seeking only selfish things, and totally renew that heart to have totally different desires than before. That is what JESUS did for you and Amber and it is so evident!!
You were prepared to go and blessed for that. God may have saved the two of you from something terrible. How sweet to drive to Houston in a Mustang convertible, my dream ride 😊
God is in control! It’s hard to figure out why all of this had to happen, but we know there was a reason! Looking back later on you will know! God is sovereign! He has a reason! God bless you for your patience and honesty!
Amazing video!! Bummer you guys didn't get to go on the mission trip. I love watching the Smiths! Thank you for putting great uplifting, family friendly content out for everybody! Continue to spread the word! God Bless!!
Well, someone else was in charge❤🙏. Oh just a tip: take the batteries out of your devices if you're not going to use them for a while K. Tape them to it or in the container👍. You were very brave London 🤗! YEE YEE 💗. JO JO IN VT 💞
London is such a beautiful girl, inside and out. You must be so proud of her, not many girls, her age, would venture into a place with no iphone. My granddaughter won't even venture into the bathroom without hers lol
Everything happens for a reason. God is keeping you safe from going so far away! Whatever it may be ❤he works in mysterious ways we even don't understand
London’s sweet ❤️. My nieces went with their parents to a foreign country and deep into the villages where they haven’t seen light colored people and were scared of them. :( They also have never seen themselves. The second trip they took mirrors for them to see. They were singing songs and playing together by the end of the week, so beautiful. They of course knew nothing about God until this. They dug jiggers out of their feet and the sweet people were so grateful.
First, I just love Paul with G. There is something calming yet inspiring there. ❤ a Paul question & questions! With London, praise God. I could see London was apprehensive to go on this mission. Thankful that the good Lord closed those doors for His reasons. But God, as now, the wild dog event seems more interesting too. 🤔
All I can say is Praise God.. Your right Granger there was a reason either he wanted you to understand that he was in control not you or he was protecting you and your daughter from something.. Yes it's disappointing but should be Thanking God at the same time.. This wasn't your time to go for whatever Reason he had.. Just thankful you obey him❤
London is such a beautiful girl - inside and out, just like her mama. :) Such a special lesson for London by Granger saying that God is sovereign. London is so mature too. Love this family and their hearts!!! ❤
Your family is amazing! London, God bless you! I am amazed at your willing heart, at your age to be willing go out of your comfort zone to a place where people need to hear of God’s love. So glad your family encourages this. Mission trips touch others, but they also leave lasting memories on your heart. Continue to let God lead you and let Him write your story!
I’m sorry you guys weren’t able to make it on your mission trip but I know God has bigger plans and knows exactly how it will work out. Maybe next time London, I totally understand your hesitation though. Love the Smith’s 💜💜💜
I love how strong you stand for the lord and teach ur kids! This is what we need more for our kids!! God has been things for y’all Granger!! Stay strong!
Blessing to your family. It’s wonderful that you all go in Gods service. But remember you can serve the Lord right in your own country as well. You are right God does control not us.
Sorry your trip didn't happen for you and London. God is in control always. Glad you made it home all right. I could have driven you home from Houston in a Mustang Convertible. Blessings
My daughter went on a mission trip for a month to Africa. There is a RUclips video “ I need Africa more than Africa needs me”. Explains the change mission work can do in your heart.
Like you said God is sovereign.... we don't always understand why and maybe there were good lessons to be learned that were not always in control that our arrogance needs to be checked but also he protects his children and maybe there was something that the father knew of a hidden danger something outside his will that could of been layed like a trap by the enemy that he was protecting yall from ✌️🙏🔥💪
I was excited for yall to go but, had a weird feeling that things would not be good. God was definitely in control. I'm happy things worked out the way it was supposed to. Prayers of thanks God intervened. There will be another chance to go help i am sure.❤
Sooo grateful I did not have Bible banging parents like this when I was 12 🤦🏻♂️ I will always cherish my Summers swimming in the lake with my friends and playing Kick the Can in the evenings..... Baseball and football practice ( 2 A Days in that summer heat ) so blessed turn on be forced into introversion !!!
Yes, there are hard things in life. I’m 68 years old and have been through many hard and difficult things. Londan, will learn how to press on when she faces her own difficulties in life. Those will be her experiences to face. Why bring such hardships to her? Let her do the missionary work she chooses to do, if that’s the direction she wants to go. She’s an amazing kid. Don’t put her in dangerous situations.
What a remarkable journey for the 2 of you to go through together. Even though the door was closed on this journey for the 2 of you, God will open another door to another journey for the 2 of you.
Lessons that need to be heeded... and I'm not being rude by saying this at all! Sometimes I do feel the sense of what you're saying coming across and realizing it is the first sign of being able to change it. Another aspect might be that it's not where London needed to go at this time of her life. She's a beautiful young woman now, not a little girl, (but still a little girl who could be taken advantage of more easily to outsiders anyway) and the danger could've been too great. Yet again, this could go back to your realization maybe... by thinking you know best and putting her in a dangerous situation without truly respecting that danger. Yes, God will protect and He did just that! Many lessons to learn possibly. We all fall short and have so many lessons to learn and you being willing to share something that you're learning from helps us all realize our own lessons in a way. I love missions and support them fully, however there are missions that can and need to be happening right here too! The romantization of a mission and expressions of the crudeness of the people when going abroad can become a highlight reel for people to gloat on too. The glory is not ours to boast or even share about sometimes! Lessons are hard sometimes and we've all got them to learn from, hopefully anyway! They're different for everyone in different stages of life. Life is full of them! Thanks for sharing!
I know god has spared me more than once in my life. I believe he did the same to you and London. We all wish we knew Gods plan for our lives. But at the same time, if we knew what it was, would we have as much fun living it as we are these days?
Granger, this is the first time I disagree somewhat with you...I do agree that you shouldn't bow out of things out of fear BUT I disagree with your subtle pushing London to go to dangerous places when its obvious that her fear is very prevalent, you can see it in her eyes and the eyes are the windows to the soul. I believe that this was Devine intervention as He knew that it wasn't safe for London and you to make that trip. I know you'd lay down your life to save her but imagine what it would do to her forever if she had to witness the loss of her Daddy. God knew that y'all needed to be home and spreading His word here. He will safely allow you other mission trips. You and Amber are AMAZING parents, just remember to not only hear the kids fears but look closely into their eyes. Much love and respect to the entire Smith Family ❤
This is not healthy for you. This is called a parasocial relationship. Please find real people in your vicinity ... a church, community center, a place that needs volunteers, etc.
God does humble us to teach us to be humble. Praise God for loving us so much, He keeps us from pride because He loves us. I dont question if its God or Satan, Hes sovereign and as someone wise (Spurgeon?) " even Satan is Gods satan." 😊
I wouldn’t take my kids out of the country to a place like that. I just couldn’t do it too much risk on their little lives. There’s so much that we need to do right here in America. And I believe God would understand. 🙌🏼
Agreed. It's beneficial to introduce our kids to difficulty and sacrifice, but within relative safety. A 12 yr old cannot consent to this, she isn't an informed adult.
Maybe God was telling you not to go I'm sorry that you couldn't go but like you said before there's always another day there was always reason you take care God is with you amen❤
Bring lemon oil mixed with water in small sprayer. Worked great for me in remote South Africa from mosquitoes!And! You overpacked! Need soccer balls for the kids! Weenies! Lemon oil water spray in remote South Africa worked far better than Deet in Central America jungle!
It’s something I’ll always keep in memory that God is in charge! God is our leader, our guide, protector, etc… and I’m sorry but I’ve always noticed that pastors or leaders of Christ begin to believe they’re a big deal and that we all need to listen to what they have to say when it reminds us in the Bible, we can’t trust anyone on earth especially those who claim to know Jesus from inside out. I haven’t read the entire Bible yet but they’re are pieces of verses that just stick like glue and I’m glad they do. I love you guys so much but I had to stop watching you guys for awhile because I began to get that feeling from you Granger, that you began walking like you HAD to make a difference because everyone looks up to you when really you’re supposed to encourage people to look up to God and give all the glory to God… no matter being a pastor, etc… you gotta remind people in Church, God is our leader, you’re just the messenger and that’s how I look at it… I’m glad you did begin to notice. Because I was worried you were becoming another pastor or someone in church with a high authority personality and that would have devastated me. I admire your faith so much. But I never forget God is in control, not us. Love y’all God Bless ❤
For some reason God was protecting you and didn’t want you to go. I strongly believe that God does this sometimes.
I agree
Me toooo🙏🏽Trust Him
Possible that God saved you both FROM a situation or circumstance. Prov 16:9,33. “We make our own plans, but the Lord decides where we will go. We make our own decisions but the Lord alone determines what happens.” 🇨🇦 ❤
London, as you already know, God has given you such a remarkable family and I can only imagine how He's going to use you in the days to come! Thank you for being obedient to the Holy Spirit. Much love from your Sister in Christ.🧡
Wonderful family yes. But parents who put their children's lives on the Internet for everyone to see ... Not safe. And not healthy
Good story there, London and Granger! It's always good to be prepared to go, but when God closes all the doors not to go, than it's His will for you not to go! I like how Granger said, When you think it's all about you going, God will shut it down just to remind you that it's all about Him and not you! 🥰💖 A very good lesson to be learned for sure! 🙂
Things happen for a reason! God knows what’s best for us! God is good!❤️
It's brings me back to something I learned from you awhile back...
When I stopped asking "why me" and started asking "what are you trying to show me"... everything happens for a reason and on his time. I believe it could simply be his protection for you guys, that's why all doors closed.
Yes, so good!!!
Good job dad we don't skip things because they are hard! ❤great teaching! 👍 for all of us!
The mission field is close to home also...God bless you all!
Our God truly does reign… so we trust, as you do, that He directs our path. Keep living your faith with actions & sharing your authenticity with all of us who love The Smith ‘s. YEE YEE ♥️ ✝️
Praise God for protecting London , No way Id take my daughter or child to a place out of the Country
Good to expose our children to difficult things and sacrifice. But yes this is too dangerous for children. She should be allowed to choose to go as an informed adult, not a 12 yr old (and younger, she's been before.)
May God richly bless your ministry, Granger!! Amber's also. You two are an inspiration.
It is amazing how God can take a sinful heart that is seeking only selfish things, and totally renew that heart to have totally different desires than before.
That is what JESUS did for you and Amber and it is so evident!!
You were prepared to go and blessed for that. God may have saved the two of you from something terrible. How sweet to drive to Houston in a Mustang convertible, my dream ride 😊
God loves London, happy be home again !☺️🤟🎸🎶🇺🇲❤️
Thanks for sharing. Praying for God’s protection. London is such a sweet person.
God is in control! It’s hard to figure out why all of this had to happen, but we know there was a reason! Looking back later on you will know!
God is sovereign! He has a reason!
God bless you for your patience and honesty!
Everything happens for a reason. I totally agree with London.
Amazing video!! Bummer you guys didn't get to go on the mission trip. I love watching the Smiths! Thank you for putting great uplifting, family friendly content out for everybody! Continue to spread the word! God Bless!!
Well, someone else was in charge❤🙏.
Oh just a tip: take the batteries out of your devices if you're not going to use them for a while K.
Tape them to it or in the container👍.
You were very brave
London 🤗!
YEE YEE 💗.
JO JO IN VT 💞
All in GOD’S timing ✝️ Bless you and London !!!💙🙏🩷🦋
London is such a beautiful girl, inside and out. You must be so proud of her, not many girls, her age, would venture into a place with no iphone. My granddaughter won't even venture into the bathroom without hers lol
Thanks for making me laugh!
What a great experience it will be for Lincoln to go. I love to watch the Smith’s so much. 💗❤️💗❤️❤️❤️🦋🎈🙏YEEYEE
Everything happens for a reason. God is keeping you safe from going so far away! Whatever it may be ❤he works in mysterious ways we even don't understand
Granger, I bet it was frustrating that you and London was all set to go and then God took over. Love y'all and God Bless You!♥️♥️
God allows us to go through certain things to grow us closer to Him
God is good!❤️
God knows best!❤
London’s sweet ❤️. My nieces went with their parents to a foreign country and deep into the villages where they haven’t seen light colored people and were scared of them. :( They also have never seen themselves. The second trip they took mirrors for them to see. They were singing songs and playing together by the end of the week, so beautiful. They of course knew nothing about God until this. They dug jiggers out of their feet and the sweet people were so grateful.
What happened is a GOD thing it was meant to be! We don’t know why it happened but it’s a GOD thing!
First, I just love Paul with G. There is something calming yet inspiring there. ❤ a Paul question & questions!
With London, praise God. I could see London was apprehensive to go on this mission. Thankful that the good Lord closed those doors for His reasons.
But God, as now, the wild dog event seems more interesting too. 🤔
All I can say is Praise God.. Your right Granger there was a reason either he wanted you to understand that he was in control not you or he was protecting you and your daughter from something.. Yes it's disappointing but should be Thanking God at the same time.. This wasn't your time to go for whatever Reason he had.. Just thankful you obey him❤
I haven’t watched in awhile (life’s busy) London baby; omg you’re so grown up. Omg precious. Love y’all ❤
London is such a beautiful girl - inside and out, just like her mama. :)
Such a special lesson for London by Granger saying that God is sovereign. London is so mature too. Love this family and their hearts!!! ❤
God is Sovereign…🙏🏻
Chap stick would be a necessity for me.
Please know, everything happens for a reason. It was not meant for y’all to go. The Lord orders our steps and it was just not meant for y’all to go.
God knows best ❤
Your family is amazing! London, God bless you! I am amazed at your willing heart, at your age to be willing go out of your comfort zone to a place where people need to hear of God’s love. So glad your family encourages this. Mission trips touch others, but they also leave lasting memories on your heart. Continue to let God lead you and let Him write your story!
I’m sorry you guys weren’t able to make it on your mission trip but I know God has bigger plans and knows exactly how it will work out. Maybe next time London, I totally understand your hesitation though.
Love the Smith’s 💜💜💜
Thankful for God's protection 🙏
I enjoy watching your videos 😊
I think sometimes the Lord Jesus tests us and wants to see if we will say yes. To be sent. That is powerful! All for God’s glory! God bless you guys.
I love how strong you stand for the lord and teach ur kids! This is what we need more for our kids!! God has been things for y’all Granger!! Stay strong!
Have a safe and enjoyable trip.
Blessing to your family. It’s wonderful that you all go in Gods service. But remember you can serve the Lord right in your own country as well. You are right God does control not us.
God bless you all!
Love yee yee family love my brother and sisters in Christ, 🙏🙌💯‼️ Jesus Christ is our King Jesus praise God for his only Begotten Son Hallelujah 🙌 😊
Sorry your trip didn't happen for you and London. God is in control always. Glad you made it home all right. I could have driven you home from Houston in a Mustang Convertible. Blessings
God's Grace to your family! Keep this coming!
My daughter went on a mission trip for a month to Africa. There is a RUclips video “ I need Africa more than Africa needs me”. Explains the change mission work can do in your heart.
happy tuesday to everyone hope everyone had a great day have a great rest of the week and weekend
For some reason God prevented you from going this time.. Glad you are safe
Like you said God is sovereign.... we don't always understand why and maybe there were good lessons to be learned that were not always in control that our arrogance needs to be checked but also he protects his children and maybe there was something that the father knew of a hidden danger something outside his will that could of been layed like a trap by the enemy that he was protecting yall from ✌️🙏🔥💪
I was excited for yall to go but, had a weird feeling that things would not be good. God was definitely in control. I'm happy things worked out the way it was supposed to. Prayers of thanks God intervened. There will be another chance to go help i am sure.❤
Sooo grateful I did not have Bible banging parents like this when I was 12 🤦🏻♂️ I will always cherish my Summers swimming in the lake with my friends and playing Kick the Can in the evenings..... Baseball and football practice ( 2 A Days in that summer heat ) so blessed turn on be forced into introversion !!!
Yes, there are hard things in life. I’m 68 years old and have been through many hard and difficult things. Londan, will learn how to press on when she faces her own difficulties in life. Those will be her experiences to face. Why bring such hardships to her? Let her do the missionary work she chooses to do, if that’s the direction she wants to go. She’s an amazing kid. Don’t put her in dangerous situations.
I always feel when things fall through, God is letting me know, it isn’t right for me to
This trip just wasn't meant to be...the good Lord has his reasons...I'm glad everyone else made it home safe and sound...
What a remarkable journey for the 2 of you to go through together. Even though the door was closed on this journey for the 2 of you, God will open another door to another journey for the 2 of you.
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Amen & Amen
God is STILL in Complete Control
in Heaven & Earth p.e.r.i.o.d.
Lessons that need to be heeded... and I'm not being rude by saying this at all! Sometimes I do feel the sense of what you're saying coming across and realizing it is the first sign of being able to change it. Another aspect might be that it's not where London needed to go at this time of her life. She's a beautiful young woman now, not a little girl, (but still a little girl who could be taken advantage of more easily to outsiders anyway) and the danger could've been too great. Yet again, this could go back to your realization maybe... by thinking you know best and putting her in a dangerous situation without truly respecting that danger. Yes, God will protect and He did just that! Many lessons to learn possibly.
We all fall short and have so many lessons to learn and you being willing to share something that you're learning from helps us all realize our own lessons in a way. I love missions and support them fully, however there are missions that can and need to be happening right here too! The romantization of a mission and expressions of the crudeness of the people when going abroad can become a highlight reel for people to gloat on too. The glory is not ours to boast or even share about sometimes!
Lessons are hard sometimes and we've all got them to learn from, hopefully anyway! They're different for everyone in different stages of life. Life is full of them! Thanks for sharing!
I know god has spared me more than once in my life. I believe he did the same to you and London. We all wish we knew Gods plan for our lives. But at the same time, if we knew what it was, would we have as much fun living it as we are these days?
I ran over here, so fast I tripped over my hubby's oxygen hose. Just kidding. I love watching the Smiths.
Guess it wasn’t meant to be, gotta just trust 🙏 pictured y’all in the mustang convertible 😆
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Granger, this is the first time I disagree somewhat with you...I do agree that you shouldn't bow out of things out of fear BUT I disagree with your subtle pushing London to go to dangerous places when its obvious that her fear is very prevalent, you can see it in her eyes and the eyes are the windows to the soul. I believe that this was Devine intervention as He knew that it wasn't safe for London and you to make that trip. I know you'd lay down your life to save her but imagine what it would do to her forever if she had to witness the loss of her Daddy. God knew that y'all needed to be home and spreading His word here. He will safely allow you other mission trips. You and Amber are AMAZING parents, just remember to not only hear the kids fears but look closely into their eyes. Much love and respect to the entire Smith Family ❤
could always help people in the US rather than a foreign country
How disappointing, God has a reason for the changes. Excited to see how it all plays out.
Y’all go on serious rugged missions trips!
or I believe the Lord answered sweet London's prayer. she may not have been ready for this kind of trip.
makes me wish I had a family. I'll live my life vicariously through you
This is not healthy for you. This is called a parasocial relationship. Please find real people in your vicinity ... a church, community center, a place that needs volunteers, etc.
God does humble us to teach us to be humble. Praise God for loving us so much, He keeps us from pride because He loves us. I dont question if its God or Satan, Hes sovereign and as someone wise (Spurgeon?) " even Satan is Gods satan." 😊
Jacob used a rock for a pillow. I bet he would have loved that memory foam pillow you have. 😁😁
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So glad you are all tuned to the Holy Spirit because it is so dangerous out there!
Lots of water parasites I spent 4 months in Africa......use water purifiers..God Bless enjoy the trip
🙏🏻❤!
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Some times it just not meant to be. I have seen a lot of stories of delay after delay. Sometimes you just have say ok God I get it.
I'm a firm believer that things happen for a reason. You were not meant to go on this trip. God bless y'all.
I wouldn’t take my kids out of the country to a place like that. I just couldn’t do it too much risk on their little lives. There’s so much that we need to do right here in America. And I believe God would understand. 🙌🏼
Agreed. It's beneficial to introduce our kids to difficulty and sacrifice, but within relative safety. A 12 yr old cannot consent to this, she isn't an informed adult.
I believe God knew something bad would happen directly if you went and God was protecting you and your daughter.
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To save some space and weight in your pack if you unroll the duct tape on to itself then you can bring more
God protected you all and it was meant for you not to go this time
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Everything happens for a reason.
“I” is the key 🥺 There is no “I” in God.
But God allowed you the 1 Mustang to get back home!
❤ So good!!!
I live by, Everything happens for a reason.
Maybe God was telling you not to go I'm sorry that you couldn't go but like you said before there's always another day there was always reason you take care God is with you amen❤
On Tuesday 6/11... Russian battleship and sub were in standoff mode near Key Largo with USA and CANADA.
💙💜💜💙💙💙
No dollar general on every corner 😂 ugh... God bless you guys ❤
Well, sorry about that, but I know it will just open the door to other opportunities down the road.
Can you explain the item that you said you will use to communicate with Amber? What exactly is it?
Like everyone is saying God stopped this flight. He wanted you somewhere else for some reason!
😉
Well. That sucks.
Bring lemon oil mixed with water in small sprayer. Worked great for me in remote South Africa from mosquitoes!And! You overpacked! Need soccer balls for the kids! Weenies!
Lemon oil water spray in remote South Africa worked far better than Deet in Central America jungle!
Food, water, hygiene is over packing?! But large cumbersome soccer balls isn't?!
@@pagejames8754 nope.
You can't try no harder than that. There was a purpose for it. Something to learn from. Yee Yee
It’s something I’ll always keep in memory that God is in charge! God is our leader, our guide, protector, etc… and I’m sorry but I’ve always noticed that pastors or leaders of Christ begin to believe they’re a big deal and that we all need to listen to what they have to say when it reminds us in the Bible, we can’t trust anyone on earth especially those who claim to know Jesus from inside out. I haven’t read the entire Bible yet but they’re are pieces of verses that just stick like glue and I’m glad they do. I love you guys so much but I had to stop watching you guys for awhile because I began to get that feeling from you Granger, that you began walking like you HAD to make a difference because everyone looks up to you when really you’re supposed to encourage people to look up to God and give all the glory to God… no matter being a pastor, etc… you gotta remind people in Church, God is our leader, you’re just the messenger and that’s how I look at it… I’m glad you did begin to notice. Because I was worried you were becoming another pastor or someone in church with a high authority personality and that would have devastated me. I admire your faith so much. But I never forget God is in control, not us. Love y’all God Bless ❤