Wow. I mean... WOW! This excursion to India... I will never forget...I can't. God said to Solomon: "Since you have asked for this and not for...yourself...but for discernment...I will give you what you have not asked for..."-1 Kings 3.
My whole heart was set on giving ALL I had to the children at the Swamp Camp. And I prayed His Will be done. I wanted to execute what the Lord desired me to do so that the campers...even if just one was impacted enough to turn to Him. Although I had a stomach virus, was late, had no money or clothes, tested by the issues I left at home, I told my Father to just help me to serve and to leave all of my worries to Him.
I do believe that the Lord saw my heart and blessed me so! Every single one of the campers shared with me how I impacted their lives. Every single one. Male and female. Im crying right because it was God they seen through me and these innocent hearts, they are genuine. From the very small ones that spoke no English (they had their little buddies translate) to the eldest telling me they will never forget me or the way God used me. This is more than I could ever dream of.
I thank God for teaching me another level of faith. Showing me my maturity when I felt most insecure about where I am with Him due to the battle wounds of the mission field.
And I would like to say that the Moonlight devo was inspiring...seeing the moon dance on the the Indian Ocean (Wow!) Was beyond breathtaking...it was like the presence of God..."in the cool of the day" Genesis 8. I thank Him and cried because just 5 years ago I was angry with Him because I thought He he had abandoned me like everyone else...left to die. But He rescued me! He rescued me and I am now on the other side of the world telling my story and and sharing His Love. And on top of that He has made His Presence known to me.
And as much as I can, I would like to continue to serve in the way if He so has me. I love you Father!
-Tia aka "Natchattiram" [means star(s)] that's my Indian name.
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