February Update

Some visiting friends!

A Miracle

I’m such a Thomas when it comes to my faith sometimes. I can definitely relate to this disciple when he sees Christ after the resurrection and is a little unsure that it could really be Jesus. I like the tangible. I like being able to see things play out before my eyes. But our faith does not call us to walk in this way. Our belief is by faith and not by sight. That’s so hard for me, but this past month God used two instances to remind me of his strong presence.

I have been asking to see a miracle. I believe in a God who can do anything and everything. With that I’ve been asking for God to show me his power and how he can move in a mighty way. I guess in some ways I just needed some kind of confirmation that he’s still in the miracle business. Some people may think this is a rather silly request of me considering that I am still here even though everything that’s happened this past year, and that is in itself a miracle. It’s just too easy for people to argue that maybe it was just luck I was okay. Not that I believe that. I just wanted to see another miracle.

There’s a couple who attends Pablo and Carmen’s Bible study on Friday nights. They just had a sweet baby boy, and they have many problems. I am grateful that they seem open to the truth and to learning the word of God. One day, however, the reality of their difficult situation was before the mom of the baby. She was out of money and couldn’t buy milk for the baby.

She called Carmen asking to borrow some milk money, and Carmen said that of course she would help her out. A few days later the woman came back to Carmen’s house to return the money she had borrowed. She said one day she went to check her bank account that was practically empty and mysteriously enough there were 200 euros in their account that weren’t there before. She wanted to return the borrowed money to Carmen, tell her thank you, and to tell her about this amazing story. Carmen in turn said that this much be a blessing and answer to prayer from God.

My doubts automatically entered as I wondered if the bank made a mistake or if something else had gone wrong. Then one morning as I was getting ready, I realized God had shown me a miracle. I begged for forgiveness of my disbelief and asked that he open my eyes and my heart to the work of his hands. We serve an amazingly loving God indeed. So I have now witnessed a miracle. Thank you Lord!

And an Answered Prayer

I have a friend here. You may have read about her in one of my blogs “Will I See You Again.” I can’t tell you how special she has become to me and how much I care about her as my friend.

I continue to be burdened for her in prayer. Burdened for her to know the truth and to accept it. I realize I may be a small part in the path that I hope one day leads her to Christ, and I’m okay with that. I just so badly want her to know and realize she’s missing something and that something is Christ.

It had been awhile since we had any sort of spiritual conversation, so I had been asking the Lord to provide an opportunity to talk with her some more. I just felt like I needed her to bring it up, because I want to be honest and truthful with her while not pushing her away from what I believe in the Bible.

I’m not sure how long I had been praying this, but finally she brought up God one day! We were able to talk very basically about some things. I was able to inquire more about what she thought and what she believes. I ask that you pray with me. Pray that my friend has doubts in her mind and a deep desire to know truth.

Our battle is in prayer, and so many times I forget that. I think doing is more beneficial than just trusting the Lord to work and me submitting to him. Pray for more conversations and opportunities to love on my friend and share the ultimate love there is in Christ. Pray that I’ll be bold with her and sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer Requests

Legs to heal-specifically my hamstring on my left leg that has bothered me since the accident
For more relationships with Latino students
For my friend in another country-I think she’s still trying to find work outside of her country

Praises

Continued therapy for my legs
Continued relationship building

Please let me know your prayer requests... no seriously :)