Daughters in the Faith…

This summer God richly blessed me with three beautiful daughters in the faith…Morgan, Emily and Haylee. They served as interns leading and ministering alongside of the American teams that visited us…but they did so much more as they jumped in feet first in building relationships with so many in our community, church and staff. Their heart for the Haitian people was so beautiful to witness as they ministered and loved on the children in our orphanage, as they taught childrens church each Sun. as they discipled pre-teen and teenage girls and so much more. Their passionate pursuit for God, their desire to learn and grow as leaders, their willingness to rise early together for preparation for the day and prayer, a commitment to keep each other accountable and encourage one another was a breath of fresh air and allowed me to use my gift of teaching/coaching to come alongside these ladies. They blessed this community and me personally with their tender, sincere hearts that blew  my socks off…well if I wore socks:>)

Serving in a third world country as a single woman can be difficult in and of itself, but to lead teams in this third world country at such a young age…well it takes courage, confidence and a call (from God:) Within my heart and mind Morgan, Haylee and Emily were called to Mole St. Nicholas, Haiti…”for such a time as this.” They walked out this scripture in 1 Timothy 3:11-12 with abundant grace and mercy.

“Command and teach these things. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

This was so awesome to witness and to encourage!!! Each of us had our moments…including myself:>)  but God used each of us to hold each other up as we locked arms in prayer.

Each of the girls came into this internship with preconcieved thoughts and plans of what the summer would be like only to discover that God was going to transform and grow their love for HIm and teach them to trust Him even more. They grew as leaders and as disciples for Christ. They stepped out of the boat…Oh so many times with the wind and waves all around to find out that He is so very Faithful. They allowed themselves  to be vulnerable and transparent as they shared their hearts with the teams in worship, prayer and devotions making it their own. Sharing their experiences and relationships of Haiti…Real Life:>) They came alongside teams to share the love of Jesus from VBS to dance camp…from discussions with girls about sex to children learning about good touch bad touch, from Womens Ministry to self-defense for women, from medical clinics to eye clinics, from hut-to hut to loving on our precious kids in the orphanage, from movie nights to construction projects…all with the intention of building relationships and taking the opportunities to share and show the love of Jesus.

As teams came and went Morgan, Emily and Haylee were able to witness and catch glimpses of how God used these teams. They were an intergral part of continuing to build on relationships started and also in sharing with the Pastor who wanted a visit from him, had questions or asked Jesus into their hearts so that he was able to follow up and begin discipleship. Our prayer is that the fruit that was bore will be fruit that will last.

Thank you girls for serving the Lord and for the example that you set for NWHCM and the Mole community. We are blessed to have such young ladies lead and serve in such an impactful way. You really did “Walk on Water.” Emily and Haylee you finished strong and Morgan I know you will do the same in St. Louise. Thank you also for all your encouragement to the teams and to the staff.

Now on a personal note…as I said at the beginning God blessed me with 3 beautiful daughters. As I have been sitting on my porch the past couple of days reflecting over the past few months I am in awe of Jesus and in the way He teaches me, loves me, encourages me and comforts me. He used Morgan, Emily and Haylee to walk together on this journey. From the start of the day together in prayer to coming alongside of them during the day, to our nightly discussions, to our sleepless and wrestless nights, to tears shed and to the incredible laughter. These experiences together can never be replaced. In the midst of it all we found God to be so very faithful, that He is in control of all things, that we can trust Him, that we can hear His voice and that He loves us so very much….just to name a few things:>) My prayer for each of you is that you will continue to “Pound the Ground” while you are stateside and that you will take what He has imparted to you this summer and allow it to grow. That you will be just as bold and courageous on your college campuses and community as you were in Mole, Haiti. I pray that you will have the opportunity to take at least one girl and disciple her and share God’s truths with her like you have done with these precious girls here. I pray that things will not get so busy that your time with the Lord is sacrificed. I pray a hedge of protection around this time for it is the most important time of your day!! Continue to walk out 1Thessalonians 5:16-18…for this is God’s will. Lastly know that you have one who calls you each her daughter that is praying for you, is proud of you and who loves you so very much!!! ”Thank you ladies, for giving to the Lord. I am a life that is changed. Thank you for giving to the Lord. I am so glad you gave.” You allowed God to use you as His instrument and the symphony He created touched so many lives including my own. You are all so beautiful inside and out!!!

O.K. now I am officially tearing up…I know hard to believe;>)

Continue to pray for these girls as they transition back to states…pray for rest, reflection and refilling. Also pray for Morgan as she continues to serve in St. Louise these last couple of weeks.