How does one wrap up a trip where God wrecks you in more ways than you can count into mere words? Not quite sure…but I will do my best to capture the incredible and life-changing week I spent in Africa. You walk into a dark place, expecting to see only broken and lost souls, and then you stumble upon a ray of light dancing under the stars – kindred spirits.
You find those people who share a passion for the same One you lay your life down for every single day. You realize that you are not alone in this journey and you find a new way of worship and a unity that is difficult to put into words – the church. We are the body; every color and every tongue we are everywhere. It's so great to see and each time I leave a country I am in awe and wonder of the beautiful people that occupy this planet we call home.
Do you believe God works miracles? If you have been following my blog, you would see that He is clearly still in the business. God is not limited by time zones, or languages, color of skin or economic status. God is all about PEOPLE – every kind, every place. He is moved by compassion and faith to those in need and I got to see Him work in miraculous ways last week. Although God does heal on the
outside, His main concern is to heal the heart. Witnessing both of these is quite in
credible and honoring. Whether it was in a crusade or in a dirt floor hut, the blind saw, the deaf heard and the lost found something to live for. Jesus met people where they were and they left getting what they needed from Him. As I sat back and watched Him pour Himself out on people, I was just moved to tears and in awe of the love the Father has for His children. I was preaching at a church and towards the end of my sermon, I paused and began to cry. I was thinking to myself "Tiff, get it together"…but I couldn't. I looked out at the large crowd and for a split second I wasn't looking at them through my human eyes, I was seeing them at He sees them. I felt this weight fall on my shoulders and a heaviness of His love in such a tangible way. I've never experienced anything like it before. It was as if for a moment He removed my eyes and replaced them with His. I saw a glimpse of how God feels towards His children. He allowed me to see and feel it in such a real way…it's nearly impossible for me to explain it; but it was life changing.
As I stood there on the stage weeping, my translator not knowing what to do, people just began to come to Jesus…running actually. They ran to the altar, fell to their knees and lifted their hands to Him. They wanted Him. They were desperate for Him in a way I hadn't seen in years. It wasn't my words, and nothing I said…I wasn't even speaking. The presence and love of God
was so strong they couldn't stay in their seats. I walked off the stage and began to pray for people and couldn't keep the tears from flowing. How beautiful was this sight. He loved them more than words can say and He loved me enough to allow me to see in a new light, in His light. There's nothing more I could say to explain it better…only that I know my life will never be the same. 
Africa was incredible and beautiful. From the people to the landscape, the food to the children – I loved every part of it. There are dozens of stories I could share about my trip, but the
pages would be too many to read. I am thankful for the wonderful experience and the moments that changed me forever.
While reading this, I want you to capture something: God is alive and He wants to know you. No matter where you are at, He loves you. I pray that He will open your eyes to see Him in a new way.
This is only the beginning of a beautiful journey ahead and the hundreds of moments that will altar my life for the better and I'm glad you are taking it with me.
