My month in Mozambique was spent at Iris Ministries in a
city called Dondo. It was an interesting month spiritually and also in
ministry. If you’ve ever heard of Heidi Baker, this is a branch of her ministry
(no she wasn’t there haha) that is known for being used by God for great
healings and evangelism. My team and I were SOOO excited when we found out that
was where our ministry was going to be!
We weren’t surprised to be placed in a room that had NO
RUNNING WATER! After months on the World Race, we are prepared for ANYTHING!
So, we had our own beds which was a nice change from the months before. Bucket
showers with well water, rice and beans for every meal, and no internet…I’ve
learned that that is ALL I need to be happy. God provides what we need and He
did that month as usual! J
Our ministry consisted of praying over people in the local
hospital, doing interviews with the widows in the area, preaching, doing
devotions with the boys at Iris, and worshipping in the park area beside our
room. Even though it sounds like a lot to do, this was one of the first places
that we didn’t have very much ministry in our days. It was definitely a growing
experience for me because I didn’t want to feel useless like I was feeling! I
wanted to get out and DO something. Well, I even realized that I was frustrated
with God and kept asking Him why He wasn’t using me in BIG ways! I have always
been a devoted follower of Christ and I didn’t understand why I couldn’t see
anything happening. After a night or two of feeling sorry for myself, I
realized that I had been praying all year for God to make me more meek and
humble and a quiet encouragement to others. Well, NO WONDER! God had answered
yes to my prayer for humility J
I love how God works even we are crazy and ask for two complete different
things haha! In the process of working through my spiritual battle within
myself, God again chose to use me to help heal a woman, and also to pray with a
man to receive Christ. He gave me courage to share the gospel with several
people in the hospital and in the villages. WOW! How blessed am I?!?!
Even when I don’t understand what God is doing (which is 99%
of the time) I know He has plans for me and If I choose to follow Him on a
daily basis, I don’t have to know the future, I just know that I am in His will
for TODAY. If I do that each day then I know I am in His will for my life.
Thank you Lord for comfort and for listening to me, even when I want to know it
all. I DO TRUST YOU!!! I love you!
