Life in Africa for me has tended to be an emotional roller coaster. God sent me here to change me forever. Going into this trip I thought I was good and ready. I had been in ministry for almost 4 years and have gone through many teachings; I was coming to Africa because I wanted to do more ministry. Something that God has shown me is that He baited me with one thing and caught me with another. I am doing ministry and it is more then amazing but also my heart is being called to change so much.
He has called me to no longer be satisfied with what I have always had, I can’t survive with only tastes of Him.
He’s called me to examine my thinking and find the lies that I have believed to be truths and renounce them.
He’s called me to trust Him more then I think is possible.
He has reminded me that He knows my story better then I do and the times when I have felt lost in my tears He was right there with me hurting over my hurt.
He has showed me that He is the God of my family and even when I’m far away they are still in His hands.
Through ministry in the township Atteridgville (a very poor community) He has shown me what faith really means. One of the ladies I work with everyday is named Martha. She is in her 50’s and works at least 13 hour days everyday in the Kresh (daycare kinda) and she loves it. She was telling me stories today about her husband who used to beat her for no reason and how at one point she was put in a mental hospital because of all the abuse. But God saved her out of that relationship and she has been away from him for many years. I look at my life and her life and think that if I was her I would probably blame God for not rescuing me in the first minute of discomfort but that is not her attitude at all. Instead this woman gets up at 4am every morning and spends at least a half an hour on her knees praying to her Saving God. I need that.
Life is good, thank you all for your prayers and your support. As I’m sitting here writing this I miss you all so much. You never realize how much you love all the people around you until you are so far away from them. If only I could teleport back quickly and give you all a hug then I would feel better but for now I’ll just have to wait until May. I love you all and I’m praying for you.
You are very missed. I know that at night when you look up at those stars, witch you see more of there. Know that you are in our thoughts & prayers. Love and miss you T&A
We love you too sister, God bless you, we Love You and we are praying for you
Bro Luis
Alls I can say is that I’m crying, you inspire me hun. I miss you so much too. Your teleport comment cracked me up… Love you
Love and prayers are for you daily. Stay safe and hurry up May!
I’m so proud of you! I love you and miss you!
i miss you so much i really can’t wait to see you in May. Hadassah is growing so fast i tried to call you back will try again.
i am praying for you and so proud of your
accomplishments. I love the pictures of your
kids and i can’t wait to see more of them
Love you girly
Lorrunda
So I went and mailed your box today and in trying to hurry to get it sent out I forgot that I included my half written letter inside, I never got to finish it so when you’re reading it it will just end abruptly. lol oh well. Your box is in God’s hands that it will get there before you leave. Love ya much!!!
Melissa:
I am Kathleen Ingram, Carrie Ingram’s mom.
What a mature insight you have for God! I loved reading your blog and knowing that you are truly doing God’s work. Keep up your strength and zeal. You are an amazing young woman, I can tell! Take care of each other. You are in my daily prayers.