She Needed A Friend

We were going door-to-door inviting people to church and just talking to them about Jesus. Ken and I were partners for the day and we went to the first door, with no luck. At the second door, the lady didn’t want to talk. I began to get discouraged, but I just prayed that God would have His way. We went to the next floor.

I knocked and the lady answered the door, but she was too busy to talk. I knocked on the next one, but she didn’t speak English. Ken and I then stopped because a few girls under the age of ten were coming down the stairs.

We talked to some of the girls for a few minutes. I told them I would come and play if I had time a little later. They all smiled and went off to play.

We finished talking to people with not much luck in the first building. So we went to the courtyard area to wait on the others.

As we were waiting, a lady holding a baby motioned for us to come to her house.

Ken and I went to visit her and she welcomed us in. Her name is Frieda and she has a little girl name Cindy. She just shared her life with us. Cindy was not so sure of us, but I kept trying to get her to like me.

Finally, Cindy liked me, so I got down on the floor to play with her. She really liked playing with my watch and she really enjoyed peek-a-boo.

When it was time to leave, Frieda invited me back, so I told her I would return in a few days.

Frieda let me know that she did not have many friends and was lonely, so I was going to make sure to go back and visit with her.

Today, Kendra and I went to visit Frieda. She seemed really excited to see us! She says that she is a Christian, so my goal is to continue to visit her and get her plugged into the church we are serving with. I would like to see her have a church family since she is lonely.

When Kendra and I left, we invited her to church and she agreed to come. I left with a smile on my face and couldn’t wait to see if she would join us for church!

Around 5 o’clock or so, Frieda and baby Cindy showed up for church. She told us that she really enjoyed the service and would be back for the next service.

Kendra and I walked her home after the service. She told me that she knows God sent me to meet her. It was great to hear that she has been blessed by our friendship.

I look forward to seeing how God uses this friendship this month. She has taught me so much already. I pray God continues to touch her life this month. I ask that each one of you who read this post will be in prayer for Frieda and baby Cindy!