Stories of Swift Redemption Part 4

Story of Swift Redemption Part 4

We tried to call, but the phone got cut off, and I had to wait for the rest of the girls to return home with our internet stick, so I decided to just REST and worship the Lord for all he had done throughout the day and all he is doing! Went out on the front porch turned on some United Pursuit.. and sang at the top of my lungs. Rose the helper in Sarah’s household.. who only speaks lugandan came and sang with me. She picks up on songs fast, and luckily most of United Pursuit is repeat, and so there we were tribe and tongue of every nation coming together to thank the Lord.

Steve arrived at the house shortly after. Having now met with Rajab’s uncle and left the boys in his care. I ran out to get airtime minutes and call Rosalie. Now that we had someone trust worthy who was willing to keep the boys for a bit of time in order for them to go to school, all the pieces were being put together in this puzzle of a plan..I am shocked that the Lord could move so quickly in 4 days. I shouldn’t be this blown away, but I am!

The plan for now is for Rajab and Juseph to stay with Ibraham, Rajab’s uncle for the next two weeks. September 4th early in the morning they will travel with Steve to Kampala to meet up with Rosalie, and enroll in Wabigalo Primary School. Rosalie already has good relationships with the staff of the school, and visits often, so she will be able to check in with them frequently. Sojourn, the Vintage 21 church plant, also has a bible program with the kids on thursdays- I can’t believe the Lord has opened doors to be connected with the same community Vintage 21 in Raleigh is! The main prayer and concern right now is that the boys stay with Ibraham for these 2 weeks, that they stay off inhaling “tina” and trust that they are being taken care of, that the Lord is providing for them. 

Pray!! Pray Pray!!

1.) The boys are protected from all temptation to go back to the streets. Even if it seems crazy it is the life they have become accustomed to, and are not used to being loved, or realize how much worth they have yet.

2.) That Ibraham and his family care for these boys these next two weeks, and build good trusting relationships with them in case they need to be guardians later as well. Also that they steward the money i am going to leave with Steve to give them every couple of days for the next two weeks to make sure the boys have food.. etc.

3.) The church body here at Grace Victory is faithful, and diligent about following up and looking after Rajab, and Jusef. That they become a new family for them.

4.) That these two boys will have such a deep rooted friendship. That they will really become brothers who fight for each other, protect one another, encourage each other and really Love one another.

5.) That all their financial needs are paid for. I am trying to get the immediate needs paid for now, but being on the missions field my funding is limited at the moment. I am going to use what I have though, and I’m asking you to pray about what the Lord is speaking to you to help with. I will be posting a detailed financial needs sheet as soon as Rosalie gets me all the information.

6.) Pray for an easy transition into Wabigalo. That the Lord will really cut off all of the Old and they can start a new life. A new life knowing him as their father, savior and friend. A New life where they have endless hope and possibilities. A life where they can walk out their dreams of becoming a doctor, and a pastor!

7.) Pray for my heart! I don’t want to be separated from these boys! Pray the Lord would give me more direction on where to go from here. I want to start a non- profit and help other kids get off the streets and programs in place that already have the funding. I don’t know all the steps it takes to get there, but God has put such a strong desire in my heart for it.