This week I was at a new (as in different than last week) ministry site. WE still taught preschool in the morning, but in the afternoon we did tutoring (which they refer to as "tuitions", which doesn't even make sense) with the kids in the village. I think that preschool is difficult and frustrating. Sometimes it feels like we are doing so little that it would make no difference if we were there or not. But on e of my roommates and I were talking this morning about that quote from Mother Theresa (bless her India-loving heart)-- "We can do no great things. Just small things with great love."
I have been thinking about how much better everything would be if I would just stop trying to accomplish something and instead be satisfied by loving. Simply loving. It is in the small things that God's great love is shown. Nothing is pointless.Or at least it doesn't have to be. And in loving it benefits me as well.
I am learning better what it means to share the gospel in a closed culture. During house visits on Thursday my new friend Saresh encouraged me and pushed me a lot to ask questions to the mother of the household. As her eight-year-old son translated, I was able to tell her that Jesus Christ is the only one who can save us. It reminded me of how the Word says, "From the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise"
There are a lot of girls from the ages of 13-20 that I see every day. These are at the most risk for being trafficked. Pray that I would think of creative ways to love and serve them. Though we are not encouraged to directly share the gospel, if they ask, we can answer.Pray that opportunities to explain the truth would arise and every kind of hope and strength would shine through it. Pray for doors and hearts to be opened and strongholds demolished!
I have been thinking about how much better everything would be if I would just stop trying to accomplish something and instead be satisfied by loving. Simply loving. It is in the small things that God's great love is shown. Nothing is pointless.Or at least it doesn't have to be. And in loving it benefits me as well.
I am learning better what it means to share the gospel in a closed culture. During house visits on Thursday my new friend Saresh encouraged me and pushed me a lot to ask questions to the mother of the household. As her eight-year-old son translated, I was able to tell her that Jesus Christ is the only one who can save us. It reminded me of how the Word says, "From the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise"
There are a lot of girls from the ages of 13-20 that I see every day. These are at the most risk for being trafficked. Pray that I would think of creative ways to love and serve them. Though we are not encouraged to directly share the gospel, if they ask, we can answer.Pray that opportunities to explain the truth would arise and every kind of hope and strength would shine through it. Pray for doors and hearts to be opened and strongholds demolished!
wow amanda i love reading about your trip! what an amazing experience this is! it's so awesome to see what God is doing through you and what He is teaching you about love.
ReplyDeletei loved this line, "if I would just stop trying to accomplish something and instead be satisfied by loving." you have a beautiful heart
Thanks for sharing your experiences, Manda. Good reminder that... What really counts is the love we share. As 1 Cor. 13 says it, we could be the most spiritual, intelligent, or giving person, but without love, it's all in vain.
ReplyDeleteLove you lots!
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