I want to be sanctified (set apart) and useful for God (2 Tim. 2:21), that I might be blameless before Him (1 Thess. 5:23). I want to be a faithful minister of His word, since He has called me into the ministry (1 Tim. 1:12); that He might equip me (2 Tim. 3:17) and send me out to preach His gospel (Rom 10:14-15); that I would always be ready, in season and out of season, (2 Tim. 2:4) to give an answer to anyone who asks for a reason for the hope that is in me (1 Peter 3:15). That in the last days I can say with confidence, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" (2 Tim. 4:7). That He would make me well-pleasing in His sight, and He would say, "Well done, good and faithful servant." (Matt:25:21)
There are a lot of transitions going on with Frontline and there have been since I got here, so there's a lot going on and many changes that are being made. We've been trying to have a drop-in center for them at the church on Sunday, and Praise God, He just provided us with our own space! We're trying to get programs going on again in the slums. There's so much to do and in our own strength we're not able to accomplish it. Please pray that the Lord will be in every detail and work everything out exactly the way He wants it. Because of this transition I haven't been able to go to the slums as much as I want to and that has been killing me. I want to spend so much time with the boys and I'm just not able to.
But, I have been blessed to spend two days this past week at Kivulu slums, to hang out with the boys and play games with them. I miss them so much and there are some of them that I don't even know. Everytime we go there, we tend to get discouraged thinking there's so much to do and we just can't help them all or do everything we would like to do. Please pray that the Lord continues to provide the resources we need to continue His work and fulfill His purposes. Please pray that our hearts would continue to have a brokenness for the lost like we never thought possible. I want to love these boys with the unconditional love of Christ.
Alex, the boy I've really been investing in was staying at Tiger's Club, where he had food and shelter. They have a 4-6 month rehad program in Entebbe, where they have regular schooling and vocational studies. During that time they try to get them placed back in their homes, but if they come from a bad home life they will place them in foster care. I got a text from another one of the boys the other day that Alex is being sent to this program and that he wanted me to come say goodbye to him. I was so blessed that he wanted me to come say goodbye; but when I got there and saw him, my heart sank, thinking that was the last time I might ever see him, even if I come back to Uganda. He is so precious. Please keep him in your prayers.
Lately my lack of being able to communicate in Luganda has been bothering me so much. It's hard for me to completely invest in these boys without speaking their language. And my friends all speak like 5 languages, so I feel like I should be able to speak at least two, which will also help build better relationships with them. Please pray for me as I start my Luganda lessons :)
People keep asking me what I'm going to do when I come home. I feel like the Lord has given me a desire, and right now I'm seeking confirmation from Him. It seems to all be working out. But pray that the Lord would continue to speak to my heart and confirm where He wants me next. My desire is to be in His will, no matter where I am. Through this, He has shown me that His will is the best place to be, even if it's not what I initally wanted. Unfortunately, my time here is coming to an end so much faster than I would like it to, and I need direction for wherever He wants me next.
Oh, how faithful God has been to answer my prayers, to change my heart, and to provide for me exactly what I've needed since I've been here. It is only by His grace, and has nothing to do with me. It is for His glory, to accomplish His will and His purpose.
Tears flooded my eyes as I thought about leaving in five weeks. That means I've already been here nine weeks! Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Where did the time go?! I feel like I just got here.
Thank you all so much for your prayers! Everyone here is feeling them 150%!!!! You're truly a blessing! Mukama Murunji!!! (God is good!!!)
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