Peace

The CIY team was staying at RIOT last week, and it was magnificent! The house is so quiet now!! The people on this team were from EVERYWHERE!! Hawaii, Nebraska, California, Tennessee, Ohio, Texas, Arizona, Missouri and more, haa, a great mix of young folk :) 

 

The team would go during the day and learn about Northern Irish culture or explore the beauty of this place. In the evening the youth centre would be open for any kids who wanted to come hang out and be around some crazy Americans :p (yes, i'm one of them). 

The teams are encouraged to get to know the kids, and challenged to talk on a deeper level with them by the end of the week. It was sad to see this team go, because i know they made an impact on the kids here! 

 

(and that's what happens when one gets ahold of my phone, haa, love it!!)

Each night about three people from the USA team would share their story of how Jesus had changed their life. Most of the kids from this town that come to RIOT only hear about Jesus through the youth centre here, so it's great to have more brothers and sisters around that shine the light of Jesus!! 

Last week, while the team was here, i was very sick and could barely talk the first days they were here, which was a bummer. I spent most of the time in my room, resting, which was the hardest thing for me to do. 

DOING is what i love doing best!! I find comfort in doing things that occupy my time that seem important and help others. Simply BEING is hard for me. Growing up i found it hard to comprehend that there was NOTHING i could EVER DO to be in Heaven with God forever, but it was all about what He has already done on the cross. All i have to do is believe that. 

This past week i could not DO anything, which made me feel very useless.

Like i was not important.

And not needed.

This was the first time i've felt like this, and it was really hard for a bit, until i cried, haaa. Literally cried my eyes out and cried out to God, telling Him that i was not needed, that anyone could do what i do, and that i knew He had me here for a purpose, 

BUT WHAT?! 

God knows His children. He's a good father, and He told me my purpose, which is to be a vessel for Jesus. Such peace, comfort, and hope came over me, and He made me realize it's not about ME. He told me there's not enough people in the world who shine for Jesus, so that is my purpose, and THAT is totally worth living for!! 

Please pray that i would give my own desires up to do this, and to trust more in God! 

I also have $4,000 more to raise to stay here till August, so please pray about giving!! :) If you click on the link below, you can give there. 

https://www.gofundme.com/mirwas88

Or if you have any ideas, then feel free to email me!!

mirwas88@hotmail.com

Thanks Everyone!!! :D