to Iquitos, eager to see what God had in store for us next. When we visited the churches I was so touched by all the children giving their hearts to the Lord through praise and worship. I felt the electricity running down my whole body.
Our riverside tree missionaries shared the story of Gideon and taught the children of the body worship.
I had failed God so many times in my life but God’ s faithfulness always picked me up when I could not sustain myself. I prayed this to God in silence:
Lord, you examine me. You know me. You know when I sit and when I stand. Even at your distance, you read my mind.( Psalms 139:1)
Today, long after the mission trip, I still have the faces of the children I met in my heart; their smiles and joy-filled faces. I remember every single hug I gave each child and each time I told them that God loved them. I tried to pour out the love of God in double portions of what I had received.
Being a part of a missionary team was harder than I imagined. The amount of work and preparation were not something I had considered. It certainly requires a sacrifice. But I realize that there is nothing more worth doing than sharing His amazing love!
While we were engaged into the praise and prayer, I saw myself in the midst of children. God made my childhood memories return. I had asked God for me to be a part of the mission team and to be able to share the message of love and salvation.
Even with all the challenges and exhausting work, I cannot thank God enough for He has allowed me to live for His glory. Answer to 16 years of prayer! What an awesome blessing!
And now, I was living my prayers answered by my Abba Father. Memories of the joy and happiness I felt 16 years ago filled my heart all over again. This was the moment. My dreams had come true. I was finally a part of a missionary team.
I asked God to give me the wisdom to share His word through my testimonies. I felt the power of the Holy Spirit working in my heart. I prayed in my heart and thanked God for His faithfulness. www. coj. org 9