2 Corinthians 12:9

Looking back on this week, I just have to laugh. I've had so many chaotic events happen in the past few days that are just really funny to think about. For starters, Monday, I attempted to teach the kids at Childrens Hope how to play tennis. Did I mention I didn't have a translator? I have learned some of the language, so I did the best I could. However, it turned into baseball eventually. They would hit the ball, run, and retreive it. Not exactly tennis but they had so much fun!!

After this chaotic morning playing tennis, I went to the market. We were going to buy the monthly supply of food for the kids. The market is a ton of people packed into the streets selling all different kinds of things.

Yesterday was the complete opposite as my chaotic Monday. Yesterday, all the kids and I were just sitting around and hanging out. There are always kids hanging out on the other side of our fence. A few of our kids noticed a little boy and a little girl whose clothes were very raggedy and it was evident they didn't have much. Our kids ran to me and asked if we could give them underwear because they didn't have any.  I went into the closet where we keep extra clothes and got a few things for them. During this time the kids had found another little boy who needed clothes. We ended up adopting these three kids for the day. We bathed them, clothed them, and have them food. By the end of the day these kids were all smiles! It was amazing to see the hearts of our kids here at Childrens Hope. It was encouraging to know that they want to meet the needs of those around them. They know that everyone needs love. Their actions yesterday were a chain reaction of what God has done for them. 

This morning, I went to an all girls orphanage. We helped do a VBS there The girls were so sweet and beautiful. 

This afternoon, I got to play tennis with some of the kids in the community. We started out with four boys. I got a translator for a little bit and shared with them a message The Lord had laid on my heart. The four said they were Christians and I felt like they were. Those four boys didn't want to exclude anyone from playing tennis. If someone walked by, they would run to them with a tennis racquet and a ball. They didn't want anyone to miss out on the fun!

We ended up with this many boys playing! I didn't have a translator so I couldn't share with them a whole lot. I told them I would pray for them everyday and that God would bless them. 

One of the verses I shared with the boys:

2 Corinthians 12:9

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in your weekness."

I love how God works in our hearts. He knew I needed that verse this week. He never ceases to amaze me!