A special thanks for all the suggestions and comments about my Poverty post. It gave me a lot to chew on, pray about and think on. I will definitely set some boundaries and change my strategy. Gracias!
Yesterday, as a family, we had the opportunity to go out to two of the areas we are working in. 2 other missionaries joined us as well. We went through the neighborhood inviting people to the Bible Study on Sunday, asking them how we can pray for them and just getting to know the people. For the most part, everyone was warm and friendly to us and seemed excited of our presence (except the men). An elderly lady, named Maria, was exceptionally kind and she started crying over our presence. She is a believer and said she has been praying and praying for "support." There are Christians in the areas, but apparently very little opportunity for accountability, growth, and encouragement. She just kept saying over and over what an answer to prayer our Bible study is. She is praying for her daughter and son-in-law. Our kids helped us knock on doors, hand out the invitations, played with the little kids and got a true sense of the ministry God has called us to. The only downfall was that Ally started throwing up on the way there and continued to do so several times.
John is going back out to another area today, but this time he has to go solo since 3more of us came down ill yesterday afternoon with fevers. Daddy and Jaxson have already had there time with the flu and now it is my turn, Ally's turn, Parker's turn and Avery's turn! I haven't had a fever in almost 5 years.
Please pray for John has he goes out alone today to continue to invite people and pray for them. Please pray for me as I try to run the house sick. :) John would stay home, but the study starts this Sunday and he has to get the word out.
We both feel so honored and HAPPY to FINALLY be doing what God brought us here to do. Doors have opened so quickly and easily and we definitely feel there has been spiritual warefare against us, we can't help but be excited about what God is doing and going to do in these areas.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
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Oh how fabulous for Maria! What a true gift from God that she has other believers to fellowship with and what an opportunity for you Jessica to disciple her and help her grow.
This has nothing to do with learning Spanish BUT I did learn how to highlight my own hair and cut it!
I can't help but see these fevers as an attack to stop you from going door to door! We have missionary friends, he goes to Oman a lot - and just the attacks we see on them before a trip, during growth, etc. is amazing (and not in a good way).
Will be praying for your health and the kid's to return quickly! And a hedge of protection and John as he goes out alone.
Jess,
That is fantastic that you all got to go out together. I had tears in my eyes thinking of your little ones handing out invitations and playing with the kids :) Be assured that the sickness is an attack and be assured that they will continue. But even more so trust in God's providence and all-knowing- trust in the victory we KNOW is in His hands! Stay strong and take the time you need to get well again, because God will continue to work and He needs you ready! :) Love, Brooke :)
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