“I’m so over Africa, and I’d like to be in Thailand now, thanks!” That was my mentality coming into month 8 of the race and being here in Tanzania. I have shared in my past two blogs about my struggle here in Africa and my realization that it takes alot more Jesus to serve than I thought. It takes me being more like Him and letting go of my selfishness and pride day by day.
God has loved me enough to not let me stay in a lazy, selfish mentality. He has loved enough to have called me here to Tanzania. It’s because of His great love that I’m here. I have the privilege to preach the Good News, the honor to speak in front of churches, the joy of holding babies and the gift to pray for the sick, dying and prisoner. I’m living out my deepest desires.
Today, I was sitting in church holding babies and God spoke, “It is an honor to be my child, I’m proud of you for going and serving me.” I was reminded that I’m blessed to bless, and I’m honored to go and serve God. He’s changed my life and without Him, I wouldn’t be the same. I am a new person and I’m overwhelmed with the freedom and love he’s shown me. I’m captured by Jesus.
Last week, I started loving Africa. I started loving door to door. I felt revived in the middle of a hot day because I’ve loved people. I looked forward to spending time with people I couldn’t communicate with words. I made people laugh. I danced with mommies. I held babies. I was a part of people’s freedom story. I shared the gospel with joy and conviction. I made friends with bebe’s (grandmas). I loved muslim girls that were living their life in fear. I shared my story with people. I started becoming broken for the people here. God was working in the midst of my weakness and teaching me not to strive. God spoke to me and I couldn’t resist his love.
He told me, “Birkleigh, come to me and let go of what you want. The harvest is plentiful, and you have been called here to love. Do you want to see me move?”
Yes, God!!! He told me, “You need to repent and ask me to.”
Well, He’s been faithful to his promise and I’ve had an I love Africa week. I can’t wait to share with you pictures and videos of the amazing people I’ve met. This next week, I’m planning on going to visit some grandma’s and girls I’ve made friends with. I’m really looking forward to seeing more people come to Jesus and get free. Please pray for us as we do crusades this week and visit the friends we’ve met. Pray that we see God move and experience his love more and more. What do we have to lose?
“GOD MOVE.”
