It is a blessing and privilege to serve 100-orphaned children at Rafiki Village in Ghana with my Managers On A Mission teammates from Universities from across the United States. While I have been here, I have read the book of John. A verse that really stood out to me was John 15:7,
“But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted.”
This verse speaks to me because; it encourages me to stay close to God so that His word will remain to me. However, I do not believe it is literally saying that God will grant me all of my wishes in a magical way. For instance, I cannot solve all the problems just by praying. I have witnessed many problems here in Africa such as flooded streets, the slums, and the great amount of pollution. These problems will not end overnight even with my prayers. However, I do believe that by staying close to Christ that I can be a part of His solution for Africa. God’s word is in my heart, it is a joy to use my giftedness in sports to help train these children physically and spiritually. God’s word is alive in me. I am thrilled to be doing my part to bring God’s love to this village one child at a time. I am certain that God wants the best for the orphans and for me too.
During my time here in Ghana, I am praying for God to speak in my life. In my time here, God has shown me love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. I have learned a lot during the last three weeks. I have taught over twelve devotions regarding to three topics. (Patients, Excellence, and Purpose). I give praise to God because he is answering my prayers to help me become more committed as a disciple of Jesus.
“But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted.”
This verse speaks to me because; it encourages me to stay close to God so that His word will remain to me. However, I do not believe it is literally saying that God will grant me all of my wishes in a magical way. For instance, I cannot solve all the problems just by praying. I have witnessed many problems here in Africa such as flooded streets, the slums, and the great amount of pollution. These problems will not end overnight even with my prayers. However, I do believe that by staying close to Christ that I can be a part of His solution for Africa. God’s word is in my heart, it is a joy to use my giftedness in sports to help train these children physically and spiritually. God’s word is alive in me. I am thrilled to be doing my part to bring God’s love to this village one child at a time. I am certain that God wants the best for the orphans and for me too.
During my time here in Ghana, I am praying for God to speak in my life. In my time here, God has shown me love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. I have learned a lot during the last three weeks. I have taught over twelve devotions regarding to three topics. (Patients, Excellence, and Purpose). I give praise to God because he is answering my prayers to help me become more committed as a disciple of Jesus.