P:C - Open for Use

My heart overflows with the joy of salvation more than ever. I’ve watched God work this week in ways that has excited my soul and delighted my heart. The only story that stands out in my mind the brightest is how the Lord broke down the brick wall of hesitation and fear I had at the beginning. I’m naturally a social, friendly person, but not knowing the language frustrated me. I also thought, “What difference can I make in thirteen days?”

The first night of First Supper, I was terrified. I prayed, “God, please, please, please open my heart, pull down those fears, and use me. Please, use me!”

The second night I came to the tent more confident. I was determined to communicate. I even wrote German phrases on my hands. I ended up talking to a man named Frank from Frankfurt, who was looking for another church (he left the Catholic Church). We talked for an hour. He knew some English, but had a think accent. Afterward, I cried. I could do nothing bur praise God!

To be honest, I came on this trip and hadn’t a clue what I’d experience. God is amazing, and I cannot thank Him enough for the moments on this trip.