We reach for God in many ways, His search begins with something said, ours begins with something heard. Our search for God and His search for us meet at windows in our everyday experience. Everywhwere we look, there are pictures that are not really pictures, but open windows. We must always be looking and listening if we are to see the windows and hear what is being spoken to us through them.
As I am working at Ithemba and 7th Heaven God has really broken me to let me see past the “picture”. We are a solid foundation right now in their lives because we are there to care for them, love them, play with them, and discipline them. Majority of the kids don’t have that in their lives, it is sad because most of the kids are over-looked. In God’s eyes these kids ARE worth it, they are smart, God has a plan for each and everyone of them. One little boy at Ithemba has really stuck out at me, his name is Victor. This little boy has a lot of problems, his homelife is not that great at all, and it shows through his interactions, attitude, and anger. The ladies at Ithemba don’t know how to handle him anymore, I have taken him under my wing to let him know I care for him and to show him God’s love. One day this past week I was outside sitting on the steps, Victor came running to me, hugged me and sat on my lap. While he was sitting there, God spoke to me: “Victor has potential, he is not just another kid, he is hand-picked and chosen by God.” God sees him so much differently, He does not look at the “reality picture”, but He sees through that window which leads to the soul and future. I think we get to content with viewing things as they are and seeing people for what they are instead of opening our minds up to Christ- letting His thoughts manifested through us so we can see past “reality” into spirituality to the open window.
I’m really over-joyed that God has sent me here; it is amazing the things that He is letting me encounter and things that He has placed in my heart for the future. I am still needing to raise support–I have $1300 left to raise; please pray about supporting me in this ministry. God has blessed me so much for me to go out to share His Word and love with others and I can’t do this without the body of Christ’s support with prayer and money. I love you all and thank you tremendously if you have already supported and want to ask you to pray about giving!!
Hey Courtney! It’s awesome to hear what God is doing in S.Africa through your willing vessel. I am so proud of you for stepping out in faith to be God’s hands to hold these children and to show them what God’s love is like. You’re the Best! I will be praying that God will equip you with everything you need (spiritually, physically, emotionally and financially). Love ya, Tammy
heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!! your mom is up here she showed me how to email you.. i love you sooooo much and miss you tremendously… im so happy for Victor to feel loved is a wonderful thing.. now if he can realize that God loves him so much more then he will have his.. ah ha moment.. love u court…….. be safe .. im praying.. im praying.. im praying.. love u in Christ Jesus.. robin…
i love you your mom is here at bills we just finished eating and sitting around i thought i would come in here and let you know i miss you and im praying for you.. have a wonderful week in the lord.. and know that i love victor and im lifting him up in prayer,.. see ya in august chickadee
I missed your call on Saturday morning!I am so sorry…Not 2 much longer until you come back my other half. Praying for you and can’t wait to see you in just a few weeks! Keep pushing my other half and keep your head up! Love Love you,
-me
Hey girl I only have a few minutes at work, but I just wanted to let you know I am praying for you and I love you soooo much.