Surrounded

Elizabeth.....
I spent a total of 15 minutes with this girl, but I will forever be impacted by her.Before I share about her I need to tell you about the beginning of the day.

Our first day out evangelizing in Kenya was one of my favorite days. I was scared to go out and talk to strangers in a place I wasn't accustomed to yet. I thought I didn't have enough confidence to go out and share about my faith to random people. 

One of the first houses we went to was surrounded by children. I always say kids are my happy place. This was a blessing right away. God knew just what I needed was to be surrounded by his love.....his children. We all packed into a one room home. About 20 of us. There were so many children and a their mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and friends. Our translator introduced our team and asked if one of us would share our testimony. A guy on our team looked at me and said, "Chloe wants to tell hers." I sat there surprised. Usually I would be trembling, but as I sat there with three little kids on my lap and three or four more playing with my hair, I felt so much peace. 
After I told my testimony, I was like wow.....I feel like I'm being used for his kingdom.

After this home we stopped at a few others and talked to a few people. At one house we stopped and sat and talked with a mother. She told us about her daughter, Elizabeth. George (our translator) spoke with them for a little while, but we didn't know what was going on. After a few minutes, George asked me if I could lead Elizabeth in the sinners prayer. Again, I sat there surprised. 

Why me?? 

Yet again, I was filled with peace. As I led her in this prayer I could feel the joy using up. Ive never felt so happy. 
I don't know where Elizabeth is right now or how she is doing, but our job as missionaries is to plant the seed and let God work through us and them. All I can do is pray and hope. 

God is so amazing and works through situations that you never expect. 

2nd Corinthians 5:20