Entering Kenya, my heart was so full I could hardly stand
it. For those of you who don’t know, I spent time in Kenya in 2006 with a team
of 9 doing VBS and guardian ministry (the adults who care for the orphans) for
Benard’s Vision School and hungry4Him ministries. I fell in love and knew I
should come again, so I returned in 2007 alone to work at the orphanage and
simply be a part of the family, experiencing more of the African culture. I
left a large part of my heart there after that month, knowing the Lord had more
in store for me…
Now fast-forward four years, back to present day on the
World Race! Finally back in Kenya, I could barely contain myself. Although I
wasn’t in the same area as before, I still loved the people, the food, the
culture, EVERYTHING! Four very long, eventful years and I had finally returned
to the place I felt most at home:
KENYA. Only this time, so much was different: same wonderfully inviting
culture, same amazing food, but very different lessons to learn. Since I had already fallen for this place, I
guess the Lord decided to place a few burdens on my heart, allowing me to see
the area with His eyes; allowing my
heart to break for His people in the
same way His does.
I won’t go into much detail, but the Lord has impressed in
me so many desires to see the people of Kenya grow. My heart breaks for these people, wanting so
much for them to see the heart of God in the way He has revealed it to me. I
want them to look to each other in love and respect, not hatred and jealousy. I
want them to know they are so rich in the Lord and His blessings; that the
things of this world are fleeting; that the Lord is faithful to meet their
needs according to His riches in
glory. That love, above all, is the greatest gift anyone could ever give or receive.
Simple, pure, godly love.
That same love changed my life in 2007 and has continued to
shape my future for the days ahead. I don’t know everything about the future
(and who really wants to anyway?), but I do know the Lord has a very specific
purpose and plan for my life here in Kenya. Please pray that the Lord will
continue to develop my heart for this beautiful group of people. I hope that
one day you too will get to visit and experience all the amazing things that first
captured my heart here. God bless you!
