The sun is always orange as it rises and sets here. Daily I watch it in awe. It comes up over the tips of the forest and brings an immediate change. The world lights up and the air grows warm. The voices of children praying rise in the midst of this scene and it is a tangible picture of God's new mercies every morning. He provides for these kids every single day. Often their parents don't know how it will happen, but it always happens. In a culture where the spiritual world is such a central theme, God acts much less subtly. So they have seen Him provide in crazy ways. It is such a blessing to join with this culture and see God through their eyes. Wow is He amazing and powerful! How quickly I forget when I'm comfortable at home. May we notice His power in the less dramatic. May we stay in tune and aware of what our amazing God is doing.
While I am being reminded of the unbeatable power of our God, I'm also seeing Satan wreak havoc on this land that has invited him to rule. Our friends are standing here fighting against him and teaching truth. But they need us praying with them. Every time we ask what we can do, they say, "Please pray! It is the best thing you can do!" There is so much happening in the spiritual world here. And it is amazing to see the breakthroughs. But I can't wait to see what happens as all of you and many others join them in prayer!
So far 250 families in the tribal villages nearby have come to know Christ simply because of the children in this home. The children return to their villages for visits and they naturally testify about what God has done in their lives and other lives are changed. How incredible! From the mouths of babes the words of God are changing lives. But there is also much opposition. Many of the children here are told that if they return to their village they will be killed because of their faith. Yet these children do not let go of that faith. They truly know Jesus. They can honestly sing, "You can have all this world, just give me Jesus!" I am learning so much from them as I always do. I love them so much. They are incredible. I can't wait to tell you all more about them. But for now I'll stop. Thank you for your prayers. They are needed!
While I am being reminded of the unbeatable power of our God, I'm also seeing Satan wreak havoc on this land that has invited him to rule. Our friends are standing here fighting against him and teaching truth. But they need us praying with them. Every time we ask what we can do, they say, "Please pray! It is the best thing you can do!" There is so much happening in the spiritual world here. And it is amazing to see the breakthroughs. But I can't wait to see what happens as all of you and many others join them in prayer!
So far 250 families in the tribal villages nearby have come to know Christ simply because of the children in this home. The children return to their villages for visits and they naturally testify about what God has done in their lives and other lives are changed. How incredible! From the mouths of babes the words of God are changing lives. But there is also much opposition. Many of the children here are told that if they return to their village they will be killed because of their faith. Yet these children do not let go of that faith. They truly know Jesus. They can honestly sing, "You can have all this world, just give me Jesus!" I am learning so much from them as I always do. I love them so much. They are incredible. I can't wait to tell you all more about them. But for now I'll stop. Thank you for your prayers. They are needed!
