Today was a busy day {and still can’t wait to fill y’all in on the good, amazing…really cool news too…but that’s another post:). We started our day at Mapalo school. Ran to see little Mumi. And I can’t even express how delighted I am by what I experienced. I spent some time in her home. […]
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Amen! 1 Corinthians 13 ~ “but have not love, I am nothing.” ~ “Love never fails.” ~ “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
Oh my, you and I are soul sisters!!!!! I have always wanted to go… really didn’t matter where, I just knew there was more than this comfortable existence. I have been to a couple of countries in Asia and thought maybe… Then my daughter and I went to South Africa at the beginning of this summer and I thought YES!!! This is it!! This is where I need to be. My husband and I are praying. There are a few issues that need to be resolved here before we can go. Anyway, all that to say… I understand, I am praying and bless you!!
amy in GA
Praying daily, Andrea. I’ve been in tears pretty much every post. Glad you are able to post and share this journey.
I love your heart, friend. It is SO overwhelming… the need will swallow you if you let it! HOPE… in Christ alone… and giving that hope to others… wow… what a gift we have been given and can extend to others. Love the way you love. Praying for the rest of your trip. (shane leaves me tomorrow and to Zambia on MONDAY!!)
I understand your feelings. I went on a mission trip to Nairobi, Kenya a few years ago, and my heart hasn’t been the same since. There are friends there that I keep in touch with there. I hear their needs and see them, each child has a face and a name. I too have been overwhelmed by the many needs, and wanting to fix them all. I’m frustrated with the church here. It seems the church is unconcerned about the rest of the world, and perfectly content in their world of fastfood and pedicures. My husband is the youth pastor to a small church here in a sleepy little town in Georgia. I know that we are doing God’s work, but can’t help but feel He wants more from us. Both of us are feeling that call to step out of our comfort zone, and go when there are so many who need to hear about His love. We aren’t sure yet the doors He will open, but praying we run the race with endurance. I guess we will never be able to meet every need, but we can show them the one who can. The one who loves everlasting and heals every hurt. You are an encouragement to me. Thanks for the blessing. In Christ, Lori
Praying!! My heart aches to go on a trip like this. Thanks for sharing your stories, I’ve looked forward to reading about each day. God is doing amazing things through you.
I keep trying to chicken out of my upcoming trip to Africa. The Enemy whispers that I can’t leave my children, my husband, my responsibilities… But your posts just won’t let me do it. I can’t wait to GO and serve. Thank you for sharing this!!