In approximately 90 minutes we will be headed to the airport to get on our planes out of Bangalore. Two of the team are off on an Asian adventure; I am off to London and South Africa; and the remainder of the team heads to Fort Worth.
It has been such an amazing time. I love seeing God work in the hearts of man, seeing His love poured out on people.
We just completed our final team time of worship & prayer, and we encouraged each person in the group with the fruits we saw in them. It was wonderful and sweet and accomplished its purpose well.
Our trip to Home for Hope was intense. There are many people needing to know Jesus' love for them, so we poured it out. We clipped and painted nails, we performed songs and our drama, and we prayed for them. Each team member dispersed into the crowds and just picked people to pray with and it was so uplifting. So many people had tears of gratitude and there were many hugs and kisses given. It was a good time, but a difficult thing to see how these people live. We went also to the children's area, and gave out toys and candy & asked the care workers what things are needed for which we could pray. Their answer was education materials and playground and larger facilities. And I am hoping & praying they will be able to receive. They are doing such amazing work rescuing children from the streets & trying to bring them up healthy and well-educated. Pray for their protection and that their needs will be met!
Last night was difficult because one of our team members became ill and needed to be taken to the hospital (adverse reaction to a medication + dehydration + lack of food) but thankfully, all that was needed was fluid replenishment (IVs) and rest and food. He was doing great today!
Speaking of today, this morning we had fresh encouragement from a transplanted business man/pastor who inspired us with the first few verses of Isaiah 60. Then we went onto the streets of Bangalore. My favorite story is this morning while I was praying, I felt like God showed me a picture of a shirt on a female; it stood out because it had a really unique pattern, almost more African than Indian in color & design. And after lunch at McDonalds, I sawagirl wearing the shirt> She was walking in front of me, so I tapped her on the shoulder, asked her if she spoke English and when she said she did, I asked her if she knew Jesus. LOL It was super bold, totally the Holy Spirit at work in me! I just shared some things with her, including that I had a vision of her shirt this morning because I believed Jesus wanted her to know He sees her and He loves her; she was just enraptured. We prayed for some tests she has coming up, and we parted ways. I did offer her a tract, which she happily accepted. I just wish I could remember her name. :( I hope God allows me to remember it.
The team had many other great stories today, as well. Just under an hour until we're on our way now. I am sad to leave this team, but looking forward to the future. :)
peace and joy.
It has been such an amazing time. I love seeing God work in the hearts of man, seeing His love poured out on people.
We just completed our final team time of worship & prayer, and we encouraged each person in the group with the fruits we saw in them. It was wonderful and sweet and accomplished its purpose well.
Our trip to Home for Hope was intense. There are many people needing to know Jesus' love for them, so we poured it out. We clipped and painted nails, we performed songs and our drama, and we prayed for them. Each team member dispersed into the crowds and just picked people to pray with and it was so uplifting. So many people had tears of gratitude and there were many hugs and kisses given. It was a good time, but a difficult thing to see how these people live. We went also to the children's area, and gave out toys and candy & asked the care workers what things are needed for which we could pray. Their answer was education materials and playground and larger facilities. And I am hoping & praying they will be able to receive. They are doing such amazing work rescuing children from the streets & trying to bring them up healthy and well-educated. Pray for their protection and that their needs will be met!
Last night was difficult because one of our team members became ill and needed to be taken to the hospital (adverse reaction to a medication + dehydration + lack of food) but thankfully, all that was needed was fluid replenishment (IVs) and rest and food. He was doing great today!
Speaking of today, this morning we had fresh encouragement from a transplanted business man/pastor who inspired us with the first few verses of Isaiah 60. Then we went onto the streets of Bangalore. My favorite story is this morning while I was praying, I felt like God showed me a picture of a shirt on a female; it stood out because it had a really unique pattern, almost more African than Indian in color & design. And after lunch at McDonalds, I sawagirl wearing the shirt> She was walking in front of me, so I tapped her on the shoulder, asked her if she spoke English and when she said she did, I asked her if she knew Jesus. LOL It was super bold, totally the Holy Spirit at work in me! I just shared some things with her, including that I had a vision of her shirt this morning because I believed Jesus wanted her to know He sees her and He loves her; she was just enraptured. We prayed for some tests she has coming up, and we parted ways. I did offer her a tract, which she happily accepted. I just wish I could remember her name. :( I hope God allows me to remember it.
The team had many other great stories today, as well. Just under an hour until we're on our way now. I am sad to leave this team, but looking forward to the future. :)
peace and joy.
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