Just this weekend, I was out and about fellowshipping with like-minded people who love speech therapy and Jesus. During the speech therapy fellowship, one of my teachers heard me talking about Zambia and said "Anna, I think your heart is there." This is an undeniable truth that I was almost shocked to hear someone say to me. I cannot deny it though---I think about Namwianga and all of the children and the people and the things I learned on a daily basis. My heart sometimes aches to be there--in the wee small hours of the morning it is all I can do at times not to cry and pray for the people of Namwianga.
During my other time of fellowship---outside of speech therapy---I was reunited with an individual I have not spoken to for maybe a year. We got to talking about our lives and what-not. As I told her about how beautiful my life is and how much the Lord has been strengthening me starting in Zambia and on into the present, she interrupted me with words I have needed to hear:
"You look stronger."
Yes, the Lord began renewing a very hurt part of my soul during my time in Zambia, and He has continued to prove Himself as my strength every day since my return.
I attribute my heart being there and my ever-increasing strength to our Lord. It is He who used Zambia to change my heart and strengthen me with a heart that is to become more like His. It is He who knows my heart and is ready and able to pick me up when my spirit is weak.
Praise God for the work He has done and continues to do in our hearts!
"O taste and see that the LORD is good"
Psalm 34:8a
"The Lord is my strength and shield.
I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving."
Psalm 28:7
Be encouraged today :)
