Last week in India
Ezekiel 37: the Valley of Dry Bones. We were ministering to the children and youth here this week ...These people must have felt so hopeless and broken and that they could not be used. They may be dried up- seeking help but are dry bones. The First Step according to Chp 37, is to rebuild the Body- build up trust, build up a relationship and then give breath into them.
We should be the ones that God uses to give Breath into these lives and allow God to make them alive again
"Were the Spirit is present, people are allowed to live and be enabled to be alive. It is hope to a despairing community". We are here to give breath into dry bones.
John 11:39-44
Lazarus had been dead for 4 days and there was a foul odor. V 44- Jesus said to unwrap him so that he can be free to walk.
- We should ask the Holy Spirit what are our grave clothes?
What smells in our lives or what are the things that we are bound to so that we can give it to God and he can Free us.
Ephesians 4:1 If we have our pasts all our grave clothes on and if we are wrapped to where our arms cant reach out- we cant wrap our arms around our saviour.
This whole week I had taught one dance and we led art classes. We got to see the city and have some amazing times or devotions in the morning and night. I was able to see God begin to work in some of their lives, and completely transform other lives. One night we prayed for hours, seeking God's face, praying for healing, restoration and praying for our families. It was amazing to see these children at all ages come to the throne of God and fall in love with the Lord all over again...
When I was leaving I was really sad. I want to come back and pray that the Lord will one day send me to India again with Project Rescue. It's crazy to think about all the people we meet and never see again. What about all the lives that leave footprints in our hearts? How do people not get attached and how are they able to move on and not yearn to see them again? I began to be filled with fear... these girls melted my heart... life seemed so right here- how can I just go back and expect things to fall into place? When I went to DR- I had made small change in my life. I realized that I have a heart for missions and that it will always be part of my life (short or long term), I started to see God through people,My heart began to break for what broke His and I really began to see the NEED for missions. India was completely different... there were so many comforts that were not around- internet, phone, air conditioner, toilet paper, even food. The ministry was completely different ... both needs just as great. It was a time to really live and engage with the people. To know their situations, see where they stand in Christ, hear about what God has saved them from and to be given the opportunity to teach them about the Lord as much as you can. The need here was so great. The poverty was unbelievable. The lost was unimaginable. The hunger for a love not found was unfathomable. If you could only spend a day in their shoes .. you whole world would shake, Just imagine putting your feet in the shoes of one of these women or children- I don't think we would be able to handle it.
I was so used to living a life that was surrounded by helping from a distance but this time we all got to India and stayed up worshipping, woke up early for fellowship- left all the comforts of our homes and lives but not to lift ourselves up higher or bring attention to ourselves, but to glorify God. What we have done was nothing to what God deserves. He deserves a life totally dedicated to serving Him, either at home, in the US or across the world. However, by no means does it mean to live a normal life. It doesn't mean to have a routine life. If we go to our 9-5 jobs and mind our own business then we have not done much for His Kingdom.
What have we done lately to advance His Kingdom? Being in India just gave me such a great feeling of conviction because the ministry at home was so great as well and I havent done much. I would live day in and day out, not being a rebel for Christ. Not trying to tell everyone about Christ. My actions didnt always resemble Christ and I never cared to try harder. He loves us so much- an unimaginable amount. He pursued me, he was and is jealous for me. He chased after me even when I ran so far from Him... He still came after me and showed me Grace, love and compassion. Most importantly, he took my hurt away.
That great amazing feeling of what He did for me, is what I so desperately want everyone to feel, I want to share it with everyone.
We all have our own stories, we all have our hurts. All of our lives are different, and we all have either encountered God or we are still waiting for that moment of Truth- That moment where we will never be the same.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
June 7 2009
Sunday June 7, 2009
Today is celebration Sunday. Its been three days since I have seen the Jubilee girls and when they came into the Chapel this morning, my heart melted! I was so happy to see them!!!! Today was the day that all the girls performed their dances, skits, and showed off their drawings and a few of the girls gave testimonies.
isaiah 61:1-6
At one time in all our lives we were brokenhearted, poor in spirit and in mourning- our lives were like ashes. Someone came and brought the good news to us. Jesus broke into the hardness of my heart and brought me to where I am today. God did not call us to live a comfortable life... it is not enough that God had saved me or you, there are people that are in the darkness and we need to reach out to them.. we need to submit to Jesus so that we can be used by God.
The celebration was amazing but it was sad to leave all the women and children.. they will always have a special part in my life.
The next day we flew back to Delhi and it was the last days i spent with Ascari and Brooke.
June 9, 2009
We were on our way to Musoorie. There we were going to lead a camp with a girls home from Delhi and with the Girls home from Musoorie. That city is so beautiful it is in the mountains and the view is truly breathtaking.
The theme of this week was about making our roots stronger in Christ.
God has made us each like trees. Many times we think the important thing is to have so many branches and fruit when in reality its our roots that are important... even though no one may see it, its what gives us life. When we are dry, our fruits and leaves begin to fall to the ground.
Psalm 1:3
Matthew 12:33
Isaiah 61:3
Today is celebration Sunday. Its been three days since I have seen the Jubilee girls and when they came into the Chapel this morning, my heart melted! I was so happy to see them!!!! Today was the day that all the girls performed their dances, skits, and showed off their drawings and a few of the girls gave testimonies.
isaiah 61:1-6
At one time in all our lives we were brokenhearted, poor in spirit and in mourning- our lives were like ashes. Someone came and brought the good news to us. Jesus broke into the hardness of my heart and brought me to where I am today. God did not call us to live a comfortable life... it is not enough that God had saved me or you, there are people that are in the darkness and we need to reach out to them.. we need to submit to Jesus so that we can be used by God.
The celebration was amazing but it was sad to leave all the women and children.. they will always have a special part in my life.
The next day we flew back to Delhi and it was the last days i spent with Ascari and Brooke.
June 9, 2009
We were on our way to Musoorie. There we were going to lead a camp with a girls home from Delhi and with the Girls home from Musoorie. That city is so beautiful it is in the mountains and the view is truly breathtaking.
The theme of this week was about making our roots stronger in Christ.
God has made us each like trees. Many times we think the important thing is to have so many branches and fruit when in reality its our roots that are important... even though no one may see it, its what gives us life. When we are dry, our fruits and leaves begin to fall to the ground.
Psalm 1:3
Matthew 12:33
Isaiah 61:3
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