Deeper still
I am finding that just when you think you know someone’s story, you find there is still a deeper story. They are private people and I think it is hard to trust. They find it nice that you would desire to listen to their hearts but they don’t let you all the way in. I am so glad that I am not here for just a short trip. Building deep relationships are vital here. It takes time and I am willing to give that! I feel God’s heart for the people here. You can’t imagine the pain and torture that is a part of these little ones lives everyday. Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed. Child abuse, rape, beatings, malnutrition, it seems to never stop and I feel I can do nothing. It feels helpless but when I hold them and listening to them, it is allowing them to open up even if it takes a long time. And I am believing that God will bring healing and restoration to them at a deep level.
Please pray for the hearts of these young ones, it hurts but I would rather be here than anywhere. I am grateful that God has allowed me to come alongside Him! I must go for now but I love you all and hey a praise… Anne got her plan ticket and will be here Wednesday!!!
Heather,
We pray your heart will continue to remain tender to those around you. I have no doubt when I read your letters that you are exactly at the place that God has called you to be, doing exactly what God is calling you to do.
It makes me laugh out loud and causing a stirring within me to read what God is doing in and through you.
We are continuing to pray for you.
Love,
Todd, Beth, and family
Hello Heather:
I just want to encourage you today by reminding you that holding and loving any child who’s been abused and neglected IS doing something! Other than each of the kids meeting Jesus in a real way, I’m not sure there’s anything else you could do that is more important. Remember that God has created children with amazing resilience. Just keep loving them unconditionally and let God heal them through you!
I’m proud to be one of your brothers!
All for Him,
Scott
Hello Heather
It was good to hear from you and to know that God is working in your heart to help others. I condinue to pray for you as you live to serve others. Remember your strength only comes as you spend much time in the Word of God to learn all His precepts and much time in prayer, His line is never busy, He is always awake waiting to hear from us.
Continue to get your nourishment every day from God’s Word.
Love and Prayrs Always
Grandma White (Lynn’s Mother)
Beautiful. It’s the only word that comes to mind when reading this. God’s heart, your heart, these children, all are beautiful. The love of Christ that is shining through you is more than enough to overcome the darkness in these children’s lives. Sometimes it seems like the dawn will never come and night will last forever, but wait on it! The only thing more sure than the sun rise is the love of Jesus who promises it!
Love your brother in Christ,
Shannon