God makes his people strong. God gives his people peace. -Psalm 29:11
Each day in Haiti sparks something new in my heart. Over the past 2 days, I've been blessed to share with my team in being exposed to the "goings on" in the outskirts of Port au Prince. Yesterday, we headed out to Gressier to visit Respire Ministries. I was completely amazed at all that has taken place in this ministry over the course of 14 months. Megan Boudreaux, age 26, the director and founder, welcomed us into her home and heart. We were able to witness firsthand what the Lord has been doing in the community of Gressier. The ministry provides schooling, medical care, and a feeding program for children. Basically, it is answering the call to help expose the condition of restaveks in Haiti. It is a form of child slavery that holds over 300,000 captive. Through this ministry, the children are educated and their minds are renewed of who they are in Jesus. I was personally amazed at how the Lord is connecting people together to minister to these children and come alongside Megan in this ministry! They recently started a soccer program. One of my team members, Maria, was a previous professional soccer player and this was a second door that the Lord has opened for her to come and minister in Haiti through soccer. A relationship was formed and a partnership has begun to link. How amazing is our Jesus!
Today, I was blessed to visit Children of Hope in Thomazeau. The children there welcomed me time and time again with the sweetness of their love. I was able to improve in my Creole and sing and dance with the children. We also were able to teach a Bible lesson to them about the love of Jesus. My favorite part of the day, though, was getting to speak into my friend, John's life. John is 13 and attends the school at Children of Hope, but goes home afterwards. His mother passed away and he lives with 8 other siblings. As I was singing with the other children, the Lord put him on my heart as our eyes connected. I was able to share with him the meaning of his name and to speak words of affirmation from the Lord about his calling in life. It was a blessed and honoring experience!
Between my singing with Welove and Janika, I was overtaken by the grace of Jesus. He constantly reminds me of how good he is. And to top it all off, we have heard how different people that we prayed for have been healed since our visit with them. How incredible is Jesus! My heart continues to long for him to touch hearts hear in Haiti--revealing his goodness and the strength that only HE can bring!
As we prepare to head back to the U.S. tomorrow, my heart is longing to stay, but knowing that I need to get back for a few days before my second trip back down here. May we each continue to be still and know that He is God and that He is truly all we need!
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