It wasn't 'till later today - through a very casual conversation, while waiting for the three girls going to the restroom - when I found out that M was headed home for good next week. I was surprised!
I began to feel disturbed. I knew she was seeking God all along. After doing a series of investigations today through the other girls, I also found out that she had been bitter with God. When God is faithful, why did she have to experience the loss of her parents? This question stuck in her mind all the time.
After our little dessert time at Cheesecake Factory today, I was praying hard. I told God that this girl cannot leave the country without Jesus. I just cannot imagine that.
So, I prayed for boldness.
So, I prayed for courage.
So, I prayed for God's will to be done.
We, then, went to IHOP (International House of Prayer). I just "happened" to sit by her. The other girls were praying. I was flipping my bible's pages looking for verses to show her. I was praying hard. Somehow I knew I had to do something about it. But then, God, how should I open the conversation? I prayed for God's wisdom and guidance.
The next thing I know, I asked her if there was anything I could pray for her. Where did that come from? A simple question, perhaps, but what took me so long to begin a conversation? I have no idea!
She began to look at me in the eye and said, "maybe pray for my finals."
I was waiting for more; but she stopped.
I thought, "Eh? Great! What should I say next?"
So, I took a deep breath and thought, "this is it, God! I'm not here to chase the rabbit. The floor is Yours" So, I asked God to take over. And, HE really did! HE did it amazingly!
She finally accepted the Lord today! She thought she had accepted Him when she was young. I went over the plan of salvation again with her today. She, then, learned that she has never prayed the prayer to invite Him to her heart. God gave me the privilege to lead her to Him today.
She did ask me why God had to take her parents away from her.
I told her I don't know.
I told her I don't have the answer for that.
All I know is that God is sovereign.
All I know is that God let this happened to her for a reason.
All I know is that everything will be beautiful in the end.
All I know is we have hope.
And, all I know is God's name will be glorified through these sufferings and hardships.
I told her that God never said that life is going to be easy; but for us Christians, He promised that He will never leave us alone.
I shared with her my favorite verse from Romans 8:28 "And all things work together for good for those who love Him and those who are called according to His purpose." I shared with her my experience living on my own in Kansas City and how it's sometimes hard.
She finally nodded and held my hand.
What a wonderful time we had with her!
What a fruitful trip they have!
What a mighty God we serve!
And Father, this is what I pray.....
My father I adore You more than
anything my heart could wish for
I just want YouAnd Jesus my beloved savior
Everything I am I owe to You
I owe it all to You
And angels come and adore You
And we Your children worship You
You are my world
You are my God
And I lay down my life for You
You are my Lord
The one I love
No one could ever take Your place
And everything I have I give to You
My Lord, the One I live for
I live for You
And all my days are gifts from You
I pray I'd use them as You want me to
Use them for You
(Hillsong Australia)
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