These past few months have been incredible. God is so faithful, and is showering us with rich blessings from above. There will always be up's and down's throughout our lives.. but the key is to keep Jesus as the first thing you go to.. the one you CLING to.. the one you depend on for EVERYTHING! His joy and is our strength. He is always walking beside us.
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
I am loving it here more and more. We have been getting to know the neighbors down the street. Praying with them, talking with them, hearing their needs, asking who needs more help with food and clothing. Praying when people are sick. Inviting the basketball players to bible studies and over for breakfast. Spending time with people and sharing about Jesus. HE is what life is about. HIS LOVE. His gift of salvation. Knowing him! He is allowing us to become friends with his people here.. so we fall in love with them... and let his love flow through us... as a vessel !!! He is truly all we need.
NEW VISION-
So.. GOD has given me a desire in my heart. I believe it is from his heart. He has spoken to me about building a home for girls here in the PI, to rescue them out of sex trafficking. Many people turn to whatever they can for money here. Girls and even boys can be sold into this life style. This can start at an age as young as 4 years old. Little children being thrown into situations beyond their control... to be violated again and again by people who are supposed to be taking care of them and loving them. It breaks my heart to think about the damage being done to these precious children. I know that we can help!! God is leading me on this journey and I invite you to be apart of it.
Prayer is number one. To be connected with Jesus and know how to go about this process. There is a piece of property that I have seen and started praying for. Please join me in this!! It is a secure property, with a red gate, a great size, and in a good location. I am excited and know God can move in this! The price is high, but with God all things are possible. Please pray he will provide the money, and or that the hearts of the land owners will be softened; and that they would consider lowering the price.
Prayer for protection and wisdom is also needed. I know that I will need to start linking up with organizations that can help rescue the children out of this lifestyle. One step at a time though... :) God is allowing me to move slowly with him. He is not revealing too many things.. because I believe it would be overwhelming. I can see the house though. I can see the girls running around giggling and playing in the home. I can see him bringing healing and joy into their lives... and mine!! I can see the gathering's at the dinner table. I can see the smiles that GOD will bring through all of us learning more about his healing and love. I know it will not be an easy journey.. but what do we have to lose..? I believe we have everything to GAIN.
It's exciting to ask God for more faith right now. DO I BELIEVE HE can do anything he promises in his word..?! I thought I would be coming here for 6 months- 1 year. Now it may be for the rest of my life. Tears come to my eyes when I think how much God is changing my perspective. He is opening my heart to a deeper love.. with him and his children. If we know we are loved by our creator, our FATHER in Heaven, KING of KINGS, LORD of LORDS.. can't we then be so free to give his love away? Why are we holding onto it? Why do we fear to open our hearts to people..? I challenge you to let God break down your walls and go deeper within you. He has so much to give.. and has given it to us already. His love! His son! Will we be givers of his love? Or will we try to take all we can and protect ourselves from any pain.. by not choosing love?
