I have to tell you that today's experience will be hard to beat! Guys, get your box of kleenex ready for this awesome God story...... I was not assigned to go to VBS today as I originally thought. I installed styrofoam insulation all day, which was fun. After lunch, a team leader asked me and my teammate, Courtney, if we wanted to go into the community on a prayer walk. I was thrilled. As we were leaving Hannah's home, Tony Kay the project leader asked to go to VBS as they were loading the bus. She wanted us to go with her into the community and invite kids, help with crowd control, etc. Of course, I said yes. As we arrived, we went into the community with MJ our translator. A little old lady walked up and began talking to us. MJ had trouble figuring out exactly what she was saying. She wanted help for her son. He is sick, or so we thought. She kept asking, over and over, for us to come to her home. We accepted her invitation and went on our walk. As we arrived at her home, she invited us in. She was very distraught and upset but I wasn't clear on what her needs were. As we went in she walked into a corner room and brought out her son. He has special needs! I instantly began to cry my eyes out. He is 16 years old, but has the mind of about a 8 or 9 year old at best. I was able to minister to the sweet lady. I shared with her Rachel's story and reminded her that God will provide the stregnth she needs to be his mother. She cried, he cried, the rest of the group cried. I prayed with her and reminded her that when we are in heaven how perfect her son and my sweet Rachel will be. It was such an awesome moment that I can't quite put it into words to express God's perfect timing in that he pulled me from my regularly scheduled job to be there for that specific woman. Isn't he amazing! I am forever changed. I can't wait to see how my God will top that! :)
Stewart Brown, I was so excited to see your message! It made my day! Thank you for taking time to think of me and pray for me! I hope you are enjoying your summer.
I love reading all of your posts daily and can't wait to get back each night to share my stories with you all. I wish you could all be here.
Girls, mommy loves you and misses you so much. Keep praying for these children!
In Christ,
Jessica
12 comments:
Sis,
Sounds like you guys are having a wonderful time. It sounds like the Lord really had his plan for you today. It's amazing how he can put you in the right place when he wants you. I'm proud of you and Brad both for everything you do.
Love you guys,
Bubby, Danielle, and Kaycee
Okay, you made me cry again! That was an awesome story. It will be had to top that one. Isn't it amazing how God puts you exactly where you need to be! Praying for all of you as God continues to use you as His hands and feet! What a blessing!!!!!
In Christ,
Renee
Mrs. Stout,
That was so sweet that you meet that boy. I know you were a big help to his mom. God used you in a special way. God put you right there in Peru so you could be a blessing in their life! I cant wait to read more stories. I hope you have a safe trip back. I can't wait to see you when school starts back.
Love,
Allie Steele
Jessica-
Talk about confirmation! And talk about needing Klennex! You are such an inspiration to me! You will never know how much you have ministered to me through your blogs.
You know, we always hear that we go through different struggles so that we can help others in the future. What confirmation you received today! You were able to minister to that lady in a way no other could. Your experience with RAchel and Rachel herself has minsitered to a family half way around the world. Praise the Lord!
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen
1 Tim. 1:17
Love ya
Jessica,
Wow, God is good. Thank you so much for your sacrifices, your love for the Lord, and your tender and usable heart. To God be the Glory ! Keep the blogs coming, what a blessing.
Jessica,
You did it again, got me crying! It is truly amazing what a God we serve. Brian and I originally signed up to come down with Jason's group, but for some reason God closed the door. I truly believe that it was so I could be humbled from afar and from your personal experience. You are a very special lady to be able to face those situations and share from the bottom of your heart. Rachel is a very luck little girl to have such loving parents like you and Brad.
It will be exciting to see what God has in store for you next.
I will continue to pray for you and the whole team.
PS. You may be wondering exactly who I am....I am Tonya's cousin that has came to GP several times.
HOW COOL IS OUR GOD!!!!!!!
I would have never thought how God could use RACHEL STOUT to minister to someone in another country. I felt the Holy Spirit before you guys left about your individual spiritual gifts and using them, but I never saw this one coming. WOW this experience is awesome, how God can use anybody or anything for his Glory. Thanks for sharing!
That is amazing Jess! I wish I could have experienced that with you. I want to see it! Like a movie or something! It's like God said today I want to show Jessica how special she is to me. I'm gonna use her today. I love you tons and I look forward to reading this everynight!
britt
Jessica...this was a awesome story! Your such a wonderful person and awesome momma...so proud of you and Brad. Be safe. Can't wait to see more stories.
Love The Hurley's
Brad Greta and Loran
Jessica,
Girl, I am at work and balling my eyes out!!! God is so awesome...you are such a sweet person and Great MOM!!! I love you and I am honored to call you my friend and sister in Christ. Over and over in our bible studies one theme kept coming up, God is a God of timing!! And he is still keeping up with that theme...you think maybe he is trying to tell us something..Rachel is a precious child and I love her dearly..thank you for letting me be a part of her life!!..I will be praying for that little boy and his mother...love ya
jennifer
Hey girl,
Rvgbgggb! That was from Rachel! Rachel is right here in my lap wanting to say something so bad!
I am excited for you and Brad.
Grace and Emmilee are on their way
back from Grace Place tonight.
God can use many things in our lives to touch other people.
Love you!
Mom
Hey! Love all the pictures. I know that all those people can easily see Jesus in you heart.Take care and know that you are being prayed for. Love, Debbie
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