Hi all, it's Alicia. Just wanted to share a couple things. My heart is full and I need to make room for the experiences to come. Yesterday at the medical mission, I had the privilege of praying with many of the patients who came. I learned so much about praying boldly for healing, forgiveness and salvation from the one true God and our healer, Jesus Christ. In a community filled with voodoo, it is very important to acknowledge Jesus Christ and the only true God and not just another of many gods. Many women and children came through and were so receptive and thankful for the medical help and our prayers. One woman came back to ask me to pray about the nightmares she was having every night. After I prayed for God to lift her oppression and give her peace, I asked her to pray for herself every night before she went to bed.
At one point during the day, I sat down to rest and was completely overwhelmed by the enormity of the needs all around me. I began to feel sick and my back started to hurt, but realized that it was when I was praying for others that God gave me strength. So I started to pray for Will W. as he shared the Gospel with a young man at the clinic (ask him about it if he hasn't shared it already). I looked in John for verses about the conviction of the Holy Spirit, and as I finished, my eyes fell on these words in John 14: Don't let your hearts be troubled, Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father's home. (v.1-2a) God spoke to my heart, letting me know that no matter how overwhelmed I might feel as I see all the needs and know it is only a small part of the needs all around this world, God has enough room, enough grace, enough love, forgiveness, healing and provision for ALL of it. My spirit was renewed as Jesus filled me up again. Thank you, Steve Douglas for your word to me about the need for this very thing.
Scott and Jordan, Jonathan and I miss you very much and wish you were here. We'll be in Winneba for the next few days where the church will be built. You would have been so proud of Jonathan as he shared his testimony this morning in the healing service. The Holy Spirit spoke a powerful word of healing and purpose through him. I spoke too and God was very present with me as well. We love you bunches!! XOXO
Thank you everyone for all of your prayers. Judy, I am so thankful God chose you as a special prayer warrior for me. I know there are many others for our whole team. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Alicia
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Alicia--this came to mind: I Peter 5:5...All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
ReplyDelete"God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble." 6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 8Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 10And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
Love, Beth (Schmitz)
Love you Alicia. So glad you are there. I am praying for you. Shelly
ReplyDeleteP.S. Please tell Margo I left a message on her home answering machine about feeding the fish. I will call back later and make sure they got the message. And did you guys really eat Jeremiah's goat? Just wondering...
I love hearing all of the wonderful things God is doing in and through you all! Whoever took the picutre of all of our children we really appreciated it!! I have looked at it over and over... kids you look like you are right at home! Dad and I love you and miss you so much. Have an amazing time in the jungle!!!
ReplyDeleteI too am curious if Jeremiah's goat really got eaten...
We continue to pray in anticipation of God's blessings!
We Love you JJ, Will, and Al -- Mom and Dad
What an amazing "out of comfort zone" experience ya'll must be having. It's so cool that when we are least comfortable, God is most apparent! Obviously He's always there, we just look harder when we need Him most. Continue to lean on Him...I think He can handle it. Hope you're feeling better. Take care! Can't wait to hear about the church. Take lot's of pictures.
ReplyDelete