Friday, June 29, 2007

5:30 PM

Today was such a rewarding day. This afternoon we had another house church to attend. The worship was so awesome! Drums and singing and dancing! Many people who had accepted Christ this past week were at the service. And at the end of the service, two people came forward and said they wanted to accept Christ! God is so awesome!

The woman that came forward was named Juliet. After I introduced myself to her she told me that she loved me! These people are so loving-I don't know how anyone could not love them in return. She told us that she has been married for four years and has not been able to get pregnant. In Africa, this puts a harsh stigma on a woman and she receives persecution from her family and even her husband. My heart went out to her and I prayed over her this morning.
This morning my translator was Daniel who is the one of the younger ones. He encouraged me today with his words. He said that I was brave and not afraid of the Ugandans. He said some people (Americans) are afraid to talk to them but that I was at home with them. He also said that I was as tough as an African woman. Ha! I'm not so sure about that! I shared with him about my future plans for medical mission work. He said that one day, he hopes to come and preach at "my place". That just gave me goosebumps! God is so cool!

Also, something really cool that happened today...On our way to our ministry site, a van pulled up beside us. It was a "Doctors Without Borders" van! How awesome! It is awesome how Jesus gives me small things like that! I enthusiastically pointed it out to my crew but they didn't really get what the big deal was. I definitely did though! My God is so cool. When I ask for assurance and He knows I need clarity, He graciously gives it to me. I am so thankful for that and the many other things He has shown me here that have given me confidence in His call on my life.