I think one of the best parts of living a life of deliberate discipleship is seeing others catch the love and passion of God for themselves. Sometimes it takes years to see fruit and sometimes it is immediate. But either way the feeling is beyond words when you see someone that you have poured hours of your time into finally take on the passion of God as their own.
That is what I got to experience today in Red Hill. One of the girls who is my age is growing so much in the Lord! When I first met her last year she was quiet, shy and would only talk to two of the guys on our team. Over the year she has begun to open up and gradually step out in speaking more English. Speaking in another language alone is a big step but what followed is what I get excited about. As I spent more time with her and the other ladies in her house she got more comfortable with me. She would never speak up at our Bible studies but I just sensed she had something to share. Then one night after hanging out with them she walked me back to my car and shared a Bible verse with me. She wouldn’t share it with the whole group but she shared it one on one. She told me how much she wanted to learn more about God and have a closer relationship with Him. I knew from that moment that it was only a matter of time. As I continue to see her she remains quiet in groups but I see that there is something growing inside. Especially after today when she shared that she had been reading Matthew 28:18-20 and the verses have shown her how she can share with her friends and not be afraid. I wanted to jump out of my seat for joy. I saw God fanning the flame that is inside of her. In fact when I got in the car and it was only our team I did kind of shriek for joy. I see God taking a girl that was insecure and scared and turning her into a bold bride of Christ. I praise God for the work that He does in the hearts of people! I hope and pray you guys can go out and see the amazing work that God is doing in people around you today!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
New Apartment
Exciting news!!!
I have just moved into my own apartment! Well, I share it with two other girls but none the less I have my own room where I can completely unpack my stuff and not have to move again (FYI-this is the first time this year). It is also a really nice place for what we are paying. It is a two story place with the kitchen/living area downstairs and three bedrooms upstairs. I don’t have any pictures yet but I will get some soon to show now and when we actually get some furniture. It is in an apartment complex so we have a pool that everyone shares and our own little portion of the yard. My friend and I have great dreams for it once we have it furnished and are able to have friends over;)
As nice as it is now and how excited we are about it was a big step of faith for each of us. We were scared at first to step out and believe that this is where God wants us and that He will provide for everything we need for it. When the other girl and I first signed the lease, which is for a year, we were completely silent. Our friends were wondering why we weren’t more excited and celebrating. I think we were in so much shock that we were actually taking this step and there was that fear that comes when making a big decision that relies all on God and not on anything you can do. From the rent every month down to the furnishings, we are relying completely on God and the family of believers that surround us. It may sound crazy to some, I know, but I think it is the only way to live life in the end. So, even though we have nothing in the place except our bags and three beds that we borrowed we love it now. In my eyes it makes it all the more exciting to see how God furnishes the place because He is the one that has given it to us so He will provide the stuff to put in it and the money to get it!
I have just moved into my own apartment! Well, I share it with two other girls but none the less I have my own room where I can completely unpack my stuff and not have to move again (FYI-this is the first time this year). It is also a really nice place for what we are paying. It is a two story place with the kitchen/living area downstairs and three bedrooms upstairs. I don’t have any pictures yet but I will get some soon to show now and when we actually get some furniture. It is in an apartment complex so we have a pool that everyone shares and our own little portion of the yard. My friend and I have great dreams for it once we have it furnished and are able to have friends over;)
As nice as it is now and how excited we are about it was a big step of faith for each of us. We were scared at first to step out and believe that this is where God wants us and that He will provide for everything we need for it. When the other girl and I first signed the lease, which is for a year, we were completely silent. Our friends were wondering why we weren’t more excited and celebrating. I think we were in so much shock that we were actually taking this step and there was that fear that comes when making a big decision that relies all on God and not on anything you can do. From the rent every month down to the furnishings, we are relying completely on God and the family of believers that surround us. It may sound crazy to some, I know, but I think it is the only way to live life in the end. So, even though we have nothing in the place except our bags and three beds that we borrowed we love it now. In my eyes it makes it all the more exciting to see how God furnishes the place because He is the one that has given it to us so He will provide the stuff to put in it and the money to get it!
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