As I sat in the squatter camp, my body exhausted still trying to adjust to having a cast and walking on crutches, I began to pray that God would energize me. I was on a step watching as my team was able to run around and tickle and pick up. I sensed frustration building and prayed for God to bring a child to me since I couldn’t round one up. A little girl peeked her head from behind the tree. I waved and she soon was snuggled in my lap. Her body sank into mine as if we were a puzzle. Kristen and Michelle (two of the FYMs that teach at the school) came over and began to tell me this little girl’s story. Her name is Rosa and she is a Mozambique refugee. She speaks little to no English or SiSwati. She was usually energetic and engaging.
I looked down in my lap and my heart broke. She was quiet and her eyes were sad and serious. Kristen continued to explain that Rosa had witnessed her dad being beaten the night before. Traumatic for any 6-year-old but the reason was because her dad is abusive to her. She came to school for the teacher to find all the signs of abuse. Rosa snuggled closer as they talked and refused to eat the food put in front of her.
I began to pray. I prayed restoration of this beautiful girl. That God would take over her thoughts and dreams. That she would feel and know His Love! As I said amen Rosa broke out saying, “I love Jesus, a bunchy bunchy.” Over and over she repeated I fought back tears so moved by the change that had just occurred. By the time we left she was laughing and running and playing. And grinning ear to ear. She was like night and day.
The power of prayer is so huge! Please be praying-
Our team:
Continued unity
Healing- many are having frequent stomach aches
Energy as we switch ministries each day
Wisdom making decisions daily
Our ministries:
Safety
Healing and restoration
They would know the love of Jesus
The Swazi Nation
