My time in Nepal is coming to a close.
We have met many wonderful people, partnering with a YWAM (Youth with a Mission) team, long time missionaries, and other people so ready to pour out and love on people. Some of the highlights have been working at a Yoga and Spiritual healing conference and being the difference in a place where people are hungry for truth, being a part of bringing a skit about Jesus to a dance bar, and helping host a beauty day for women in the community. While my personal contribution has been minimal, I’m so blessed and excited to have been a part of these moments and help pray and rejoice alongside these new friends.
At the conference our group interceded for the people’s hearts and prepared the way for a time slot that our ministry hosts had, to talk at the end of the conference. Part of the team had prepared the “everything” skit which is about all the things that can keep us from Jesus but how he always longs for us and will fight for us. Afterwards, we were able to pray for people and tell them about Jesus. Whenever and wherever you are when reading this, pray for those hearts and for the seeds that were planted that they may not be taken by crows or have fallen on hard soil but that they have have fallen into fertile soil. Pray that the people at the conference were left wanting to know more about this Jesus who longs to be in communion with them.
At the dance bars we did the same skit. The ministry we were with had never done that before, so it was an amazing opportunity. At the second bar the person valiantly explaining the skit was booed by patrons and told to get off of the stage. The way I see is that if it bothered them so much to hear about Jesus there must be a battle brewing inside of them, and a battle is better than indifference. I pray for those people and that they may remember that day.
The beauty day was such a blessing to be a part of. We made flower crowns, painted nails, did makeup, served tea, offered foot washings, and covered the women in attendance in prayer. Many of the women we met at the dance bars were invited, and it was a day to make them feel completely seen and beautiful.
This month I’ve been challenged to ask Jesus for hard things like faith when I need it and for spiritual gifts. To humble myself and be ok with where I am instead of looking to the left or to the right to compare. It’s been tough, but it’s a journey and I’m so blessed by it. Thank you Lord!
