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  • Опубликовано: 10 июн 2024
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Комментарии • 129

  • @lindad1195
    @lindad1195 22 дня назад +68

    For some reason God was protecting you and didn’t want you to go. I strongly believe that God does this sometimes.

  • @fields-n-feathers
    @fields-n-feathers 22 дня назад +45

    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.🧡

    • @pagejames8754
      @pagejames8754 20 дней назад

      Wonderful family yes. But parents who put their children's lives on the Internet for everyone to see ... Not safe. And not healthy

  • @yvonnekneeshaw2784
    @yvonnekneeshaw2784 19 дней назад +12

    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.” 🇨🇦 ❤

  • @amywhigham4790
    @amywhigham4790 22 дня назад +25

    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! 🙂

  • @diezeloutfitters
    @diezeloutfitters 22 дня назад +26

    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.

  • @margaretmccarthy6335
    @margaretmccarthy6335 22 дня назад +11

    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 ♥️ ✝️

  • @jagslayerboy9647
    @jagslayerboy9647 21 день назад +8

    Praise God for protecting London , No way Id take my daughter or child to a place out of the Country

    • @pagejames8754
      @pagejames8754 20 дней назад +3

      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.)

  • @cindytrout6641
    @cindytrout6641 22 дня назад +11

    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.

    • @Bob-wr1mn
      @Bob-wr1mn 20 дней назад

      What happened is a GOD thing it was meant to be! We don’t know why it happened but it’s a GOD thing!

  • @christine8394
    @christine8394 22 дня назад +11

    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

    • @None979
      @None979 22 дня назад

      Thanks for making me laugh!

  • @debj4life478
    @debj4life478 22 дня назад +16

    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.

  • @brendajones597
    @brendajones597 22 дня назад +9

    Things happen for a reason! God knows what’s best for us! God is good!❤️

  • @amynotbohm1626
    @amynotbohm1626 22 дня назад +8

    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!!

  • @bonnieplastow7018
    @bonnieplastow7018 22 дня назад +8

    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 😊

  • @carinslayton3147
    @carinslayton3147 22 дня назад +4

    The mission field is close to home also...God bless you all!

  • @user-ew4yh6id8b
    @user-ew4yh6id8b 22 дня назад +6

    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!

  • @kathrynaraguz4816
    @kathrynaraguz4816 22 дня назад +11

    For some reason God prevented you from going this time.. Glad you are safe

  • @debj4life478
    @debj4life478 22 дня назад +6

    Thanks for sharing. Praying for God’s protection. London is such a sweet person.

  • @joanneganon7157
    @joanneganon7157 22 дня назад +4

    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 💞

  • @Cherokeefit
    @Cherokeefit 22 дня назад +11

    Good job dad we don't skip things because they are hard! ❤great teaching! 👍 for all of us!

  • @robertdurkin7596
    @robertdurkin7596 22 дня назад +5

    God loves London, happy be home again !☺️🤟🎸🎶🇺🇲❤️

  • @haleyadams28
    @haleyadams28 21 день назад +2

    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

  • @catH727
    @catH727 22 дня назад +3

    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.

  • @ritabaker3113
    @ritabaker3113 7 дней назад

    God allows us to go through certain things to grow us closer to Him

  • @MrsAlmaTrumble
    @MrsAlmaTrumble 22 дня назад +25

    I ran over here, so fast I tripped over my hubby's oxygen hose. Just kidding. I love watching the Smiths.

  • @novamom1962
    @novamom1962 22 дня назад +5

    What a great experience it will be for Lincoln to go. I love to watch the Smith’s so much. 💗❤️💗❤️❤️❤️🦋🎈🙏YEEYEE

  • @debbief2882
    @debbief2882 21 день назад +3

    Everything happens for a reason. I totally agree with London.

  • @csmith9189
    @csmith9189 10 дней назад

    God has a plan for you to serve and honor him here in the USA! Many people here in America need to hear God’s word and Granger is a great messenger of God’s word and grace!! I’m happy London and Granger are at home safe with their family. 🙏🥰

  • @teresawalters1070
    @teresawalters1070 20 дней назад +2

    Chap stick would be a necessity for me.

  • @Supercali506
    @Supercali506 12 дней назад

    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.

  • @cindydowning5600
    @cindydowning5600 22 дня назад +2

    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 💜💜💜

  • @jamiebarth9734
    @jamiebarth9734 22 дня назад +3

    God is Sovereign…🙏🏻

  • @juliecohen9041
    @juliecohen9041 22 дня назад +1

    happy tuesday to everyone hope everyone had a great day have a great rest of the week and weekend

  • @brookebales2931
    @brookebales2931 22 дня назад +6

    Guess it wasn’t meant to be, gotta just trust 🙏 pictured y’all in the mustang convertible 😆

  • @kathitroyer9543
    @kathitroyer9543 22 дня назад +2

    God is good!❤️

  • @carlavision6143
    @carlavision6143 18 дней назад +1

    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!♥️♥️

  • @janconnolly6987
    @janconnolly6987 15 дней назад

    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

  • @helenkelley8788
    @helenkelley8788 22 дня назад +2

    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...

  • @TexasGalOnTheHill
    @TexasGalOnTheHill 22 дня назад +2

    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.❤

  • @Teresad473
    @Teresad473 22 дня назад +2

    God knows best ❤

  • @leanncarpenter9138
    @leanncarpenter9138 22 дня назад +2

    I always feel when things fall through, God is letting me know, it isn’t right for me to

  • @tammyfarrell8653
    @tammyfarrell8653 21 день назад +1

    All in GOD’S timing ✝️ Bless you and London !!!💙🙏🩷🦋

  • @stephaniemills5663
    @stephaniemills5663 20 дней назад +1

    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!

  • @dotkgodsgirlmatthew633
    @dotkgodsgirlmatthew633 21 день назад +1

    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.

  • @ruthiestoltzfus275
    @ruthiestoltzfus275 21 день назад +1

    God knows best!❤

  • @rebekah3483
    @rebekah3483 21 день назад +2

    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!

  • @danielstevens3869
    @danielstevens3869 22 дня назад +2

    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?

  • @air80-778
    @air80-778 4 дня назад

    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❤

  • @tracyfulayter961
    @tracyfulayter961 22 дня назад +1

    I enjoy watching your videos 😊

  • @BelindaTN
    @BelindaTN 21 день назад +2

    or I believe the Lord answered sweet London's prayer. she may not have been ready for this kind of trip.

  • @patrion253
    @patrion253 21 день назад

    God bless you all!

  • @Telldatroof
    @Telldatroof 15 дней назад

    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!

  • @loririchardson3547
    @loririchardson3547 21 день назад

    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.

  • @kathyknight8081
    @kathyknight8081 22 дня назад +1

    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 🙌 😊

  • @kendrawilson8131
    @kendrawilson8131 21 день назад

    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!!! ❤

  • @melissagreen1117
    @melissagreen1117 21 день назад

    Have a safe and enjoyable trip.

  • @jackibrown5215
    @jackibrown5215 22 дня назад +3

    How disappointing, God has a reason for the changes. Excited to see how it all plays out.

  • @bgrateful453
    @bgrateful453 21 день назад +1

    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. 🤔

  • @troyhowden3737
    @troyhowden3737 22 дня назад +1

    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 ✌️🙏🔥💪

  • @blovedh4
    @blovedh4 18 дней назад

    I haven’t watched in awhile (life’s busy) London baby; omg you’re so grown up. Omg precious. Love y’all ❤

  • @sandyann9492
    @sandyann9492 20 дней назад

    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.

  • @michelleheatwole8522
    @michelleheatwole8522 21 день назад

    Thankful for God's protection 🙏

  • @wesleysmith6018
    @wesleysmith6018 20 дней назад

    God's Grace to your family! Keep this coming!

  • @AprilFaith3
    @AprilFaith3 22 дня назад +8

    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. 🙌🏼

    • @pagejames8754
      @pagejames8754 20 дней назад

      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.

  • @michaelm7422
    @michaelm7422 20 дней назад

    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 !!!

  • @vickierupert5693
    @vickierupert5693 22 дня назад +4

    ❤❤❤✝️

  • @SherryBaby2003
    @SherryBaby2003 15 дней назад

    Y’all go on serious rugged missions trips!

  • @melissajarrett3601
    @melissajarrett3601 20 дней назад

    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.

  • @vanessadaugherty4294
    @vanessadaugherty4294 22 дня назад +2

    But God allowed you the 1 Mustang to get back home!

  • @bowed305
    @bowed305 22 дня назад +3

    Well, sorry about that, but I know it will just open the door to other opportunities down the road.

  • @jennifergraham-oo6fr
    @jennifergraham-oo6fr 19 дней назад

    🙏🏻❤!

  • @susnew62
    @susnew62 10 дней назад

    I believe God knew something bad would happen directly if you went and God was protecting you and your daughter.

  • @PoppaStreet
    @PoppaStreet 22 дня назад +2

    makes me wish I had a family. I'll live my life vicariously through you

    • @pagejames8754
      @pagejames8754 20 дней назад

      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.

  • @Kimmy33k
    @Kimmy33k 22 дня назад +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @pennyg777
    @pennyg777 19 дней назад +1

    ❤❤❤
    Amen & Amen
    God is STILL in Complete Control
    in Heaven & Earth p.e.r.i.o.d.

  • @shariarkema243
    @shariarkema243 22 дня назад +2

    ❤❤❤❤✝️🙏

  • @carliecollette7165
    @carliecollette7165 22 дня назад +1

    To save some space and weight in your pack if you unroll the duct tape on to itself then you can bring more

  • @jeffeubanks370
    @jeffeubanks370 18 дней назад

    Jacob used a rock for a pillow. I bet he would have loved that memory foam pillow you have. 😁😁

  • @Katkjc
    @Katkjc 19 дней назад +1

    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 ❤

  • @valariewatson6732
    @valariewatson6732 22 дня назад

    Lots of water parasites I spent 4 months in Africa......use water purifiers..God Bless enjoy the trip

  • @michelleowens2282
    @michelleowens2282 22 дня назад

  • @beckystanton5741
    @beckystanton5741 21 день назад

    I'm a firm believer that things happen for a reason. You were not meant to go on this trip. God bless y'all.

  • @connihudson1578
    @connihudson1578 22 дня назад

    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." 😊

  • @suzannesmith8906
    @suzannesmith8906 22 дня назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @user-ct2id8xy4e
    @user-ct2id8xy4e 22 дня назад +5

    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!

    • @pagejames8754
      @pagejames8754 20 дней назад

      Food, water, hygiene is over packing?! But large cumbersome soccer balls isn't?!

    • @user-ct2id8xy4e
      @user-ct2id8xy4e 20 дней назад

      @@pagejames8754 nope.

  • @tjadventures9163
    @tjadventures9163 17 дней назад

    could always help people in the US rather than a foreign country

  • @debbiephillips1123
    @debbiephillips1123 21 день назад

    So glad you are all tuned to the Holy Spirit because it is so dangerous out there!

  • @tiffanysamuelson9262
    @tiffanysamuelson9262 22 дня назад

    “I” is the key 🥺 There is no “I” in God.

  • @lexarchibeque6742
    @lexarchibeque6742 21 день назад +1

    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 ❤

  • @laceyshaw3696
    @laceyshaw3696 22 дня назад +1

    Can you explain the item that you said you will use to communicate with Amber? What exactly is it?

  • @starlenekalinski5633
    @starlenekalinski5633 21 день назад

    Everything happens for a reason.

  • @mer0819
    @mer0819 12 дней назад

    No dollar general on every corner 😂 ugh... God bless you guys ❤

  • @PatriciaMartin-vf4yu
    @PatriciaMartin-vf4yu 21 день назад

    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❤

  • @lubiannreichert8436
    @lubiannreichert8436 22 дня назад

    I live by, Everything happens for a reason.

  • @Trumpeter144
    @Trumpeter144 22 дня назад

    On Tuesday 6/11... Russian battleship and sub were in standoff mode near Key Largo with USA and CANADA.

  • @sandyc6569
    @sandyc6569 22 дня назад +1

    💙💜💜💙💙💙

  • @amybarrett6523
    @amybarrett6523 21 день назад

    missed Imodium and sunscreen

  • @mary-margaretmcbride2327
    @mary-margaretmcbride2327 20 дней назад +1

    Oh sweet girl. I was you! My mom brought me on EVERY south American / European mission trip for several years. It was very scary as a young girl and tested my limits. One year on our way to Honduras I lost my passport in the Houston airport. Had we been anywhere else mom and I would have both had to miss the trip. My brother was living in Houston at the time and was able to come get me so my mom could continue on the trip. When I got to my brother’s apartment I got very sick we found out God spared me from getting that sick in a third world situation. I gave up after that and never went again. Please don’t let this event scare you and just keep going. There are blessings waiting for you beyond your wildest dreams!

  • @Telldatroof
    @Telldatroof 15 дней назад +1

    Like everyone is saying God stopped this flight. He wanted you somewhere else for some reason!

  • @cathybrubaker9705
    @cathybrubaker9705 22 дня назад

    Flying now is a bloody nightmare. I’m sorry you didn’t get to go, but God knows best.

  • @thomascaldwell463
    @thomascaldwell463 22 дня назад

    You can't try no harder than that. There was a purpose for it. Something to learn from. Yee Yee