I'm the one on one type. My friends tell me I have a non-existent small talk tank. I love knowing someone's story because I feel I get to know them through their life experiences. I know these kids at Wellington Orphanage have stories that are beyond what I can even imagine. Some will want to share and some will not, but my heart and ears will be ready for whatever they want to share with me. I feel I have this love in my heart ready to pour out onto these amazing beautiful lovely girls. I'm going to Sierra Leone to love and to teach them that perfect love only comes from Jesus (and do whatever the Holy Spirit prompts me to do while I'm there.)
Another thing that is important to me is that we are connected as a team. I think if we know each other as well as we can over the next few weeks it will help us work well together and for the kids. I can't wait to get to know each of you on a deeper level, what makes you tick, what gets on your nerves, what might scare you about this trip and what totally lights your fire.
My fear...roach bites. Lights my fire...giving my heart away to the kids.
Karla
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Here We Go!
Ok team, we are just shy of a month away from being on a plane that's headed for Sierra Leone, Africa! Our desire for the team is that the Lord would prepare our hearts by uniting us in the process as we share with one another in simple ways, whether it be little things about ourselves, thoughts about the upcoming trip, something special that the Lord has laid upon our hearts, a passage of Scripture, prayer requests, etc.
Praying for another person is one of the sweetest, most meaningful ways to connect with someone; a few of my most treasured friendships have been seeded and sustained through prayer across many miles for many years. So, bring on your prayer needs and praises, and we will be lifting them up to the One Who is intently waiting and listening. In addition, it would be really cool to have specific verse(s) that we commit to be praying together over the that kids we will be meeting in just a few weeks.
We will try to give you daily promptings to spark conversation or insight. Please know that this blog--this space--is all yours. The Lord has selected you to be a part of this amazing journey. What a privilege it is to join Him where He is already at work, and how wonderful it is to be co-laborers with Him..and with you! May He be glorified!
Praying for another person is one of the sweetest, most meaningful ways to connect with someone; a few of my most treasured friendships have been seeded and sustained through prayer across many miles for many years. So, bring on your prayer needs and praises, and we will be lifting them up to the One Who is intently waiting and listening. In addition, it would be really cool to have specific verse(s) that we commit to be praying together over the that kids we will be meeting in just a few weeks.
We will try to give you daily promptings to spark conversation or insight. Please know that this blog--this space--is all yours. The Lord has selected you to be a part of this amazing journey. What a privilege it is to join Him where He is already at work, and how wonderful it is to be co-laborers with Him..and with you! May He be glorified!
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