He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew clam, and he guided them to their desired haven. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. Psalm 107: 29-31
Tuesday evening we arrived at our new home in Pretoria, South Africa. As we drove up it is as if my heart was washed over with peace and I knew this month was going to be beautiful. Our home is a perfect haven. We have so much space inside and out. The property is full of nature, and there are an endless amount of places to escape to.
Last month in Nepal was not an easy month. We were in the busy city with no nature and nowhere to escape. God saw my heart and knew that there was calm coming after the storm. I grew SO much last month, and now I get to bask in this newfound wisdom. I have a deeper relationship with God that is so real. He talks to me every single day through His Word, through my thoughts, through my dreams, through music, and through my life. The Holy Spirit guides each one of my steps. He leads me, and when I listen beautiful things happen.
In the airport in Nepal I asked God to send me someone that I could share my story with. I then go to get my last cup of Nepali milk tea (a very sad day indeed), and I come back to find a lady sitting in the seat next to mine. We instantly start talking. She is from Switzerland and through our talks of travel I come to find out she is a Buddhist. Year’s back she converted to Buddhism from Christianity because she could not find the peace her heart yearned for. Her church portrayed God as one of legalism and rules so she went to find peace elsewhere.
If this breaks my heart, I cannot even begin to imagine the heartache God must feel. He placed this woman in my path for a reason. I was able to share my story. One that is very similar in that I too felt the hurt from my church background, but as I searched for my own beliefs I found my peace in Jesus. Now I know I probably didn’t change her view on Christianity, but I know God used me to plant a seed in her heart.
This amazing encounter was all because I asked God for something ordinary. It is crazy what happens when your life is centered on God’s love. He not only gives me all I need, but He also gives me the things I want.
On Wednesday morning I was missing my brand new baby niece (Tegan Amore Kurschner was born March 2). So I asked God to bring a baby into my life that I could hold. I of course was not expecting this to happen that day, this week, or even this month, but God listened nonetheless. As we walked into our ministry contacts training center there was a woman with the tiniest little baby girl. As I went over to say hi, she immediately put the baby in my arms.
Today my heart is filled with endless gratitude. I cannot wait to share what God does this month. We have the most wonderful ministry contacts that my team and I are eager to serve. Please keep my team, our ministry BEAM Africa, and also South Africa in your prayers. Through the normalcy of nice roads, cars, stores, and modern developments there lies corruption and so much darkness. Pray for God’s protection as we go into the townships these next couple of weeks.
