Jelly Princesses

We sponsor him through COMPASSION, a Christian organisation that is Christ-centred, child-focused and church-based. We were sent a info pack & I've included some info below:

Birthday: 2 February 2003
Country: Kenya
Project: Ewaso Ngiro Community Christian Church Child Development Centre
Child No: KE-824-0118

"Samuel lives with this father and his mother. His duties at home include caring for animals. There are 4 children in the family. His father is not employed and his mother occasionally works as a trader in the local market. Due to low income his family struggles to survive.

Samuel is not presently attending school. Soccer is his favourite activity. He also attends church activities regularly.

Because of your sponsorship, Samuel has new opportunities to learn and grow physically, mentally & spiritually. Thank you for your concern and prayers."

I thought it would be easier to for those girls who want to sponsor Samuel as a group to please 'ADD COMMENT' on this blog so that there's a formal list that will make up the group sponsoring him. What a cutie! The cost is $44/month (I'll double check that amount) & we will share that amount between the number of girls who want to sponsor him. So if you've given me your name yet or not, please add your comment to include yourself as a "sponsor mom"! Together, we will release Samuel from poverty in Jesus' name.

Once the group of sponsors is set, we'll take a photo, write him a letter and send it to him via Compassion, who's motto is: RELEASING CHILDREN FROM POVERTY IN JESUS' NAME.
AMEN~ remember girls, Jesus said,
"I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did for Me". Mt.25:40.

When asked why God has come to various communities around the world, bringing revival and transformation, the people can point to a single reason; because He was invited. If we desire God to come to our communities, and change them, then we must dedicate ourselves to call upon Him, and invite Him over and over again. This means giving ourselves no rest until He is delighted to come. This means not only asking, but also "offering" a spiritual climate that is welcoming to His presence.

Do you remember the times when you returned home to your loved ones waiting at the glass doors in the airport? Today’s worship felt exactly like that. The whole night was a beautifully sweet and tender experience. In fact it was like stepping into God’s arms and being in a godly embrace all night long.

The highlight of the night for me was when we sang “Let it rain” after kneeling. Nothing compares to being filled with the peace of the Holy Spirit. Stretching out my arms, I just felt this incredible sense of release. I felt free! Cleansed and renewed at the same time- it was wonderful.

I had a recurring vision of a baby being suspended above flames. Yet the baby was smiling despite its precarious situation. It was almost like it was unaware of the danger and enjoying the warmth (though extreme!) of the fire.

*Pardon the digression.. but he's just too cute!!*

The verse Romans 12:12 then came to mind.
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer”.

I believe we are each experiencing trials in our daily lives, be they big or small. However we are called upon to persist despite our sufferings, to summon joy from every circumstance. This goes against human comprehension and it is not hard to wonder why. This is so: just like how the baby was miraculously suspended from the tongues of fire, we are buffered by God’s grace against affliction. Note that I say ‘buffered’ and not ‘insured’. The difference is crucial. Accepting Christ does not mean an easy life ahead of us. In fact it could mean the very opposite. However because we have God in us we have that -extra- bit to see us through every testing and trial. We no longer have to walk alone because He walks beside us. He brings victory over our circumstances because it is what He promises to those who are faithful.

God, our only constant- He sees us through.

Lord, I thank you that your favour rests upon us
In you we need not run on empty
And our hope for you is firm
Because we know that
Just as you share in our sufferings
So also you share in our comfort.

~2 Cor 1:7

I share this to highlight the importance of prayer & worship and desperation for God. I was continually reminded of the woman who purposed in her heart.. "If I could just touch the hem of His garment I WILL BE MADE WHOLE" ... & as I saw the hem of His garment I was so aware that if the HEM of His garment exuded such awesome glory & power - how much more would we be transformed & electrified if we received His full EMBRACE!!!!!!!!!!

When was the last time you felt His manifest presence? All you need to have is a desperate & hungry heart - & you will attract the manifest presence of Creator God into your life. When this happens the bliss & ecstatic joy that follows causes EVERY sensation of this world to pale in significance. On the drive home from prayer meeting I burst out crying .. then again in the shower.. then again drying my hair... then again while walking upstairs ... why?! His presence was just overwhelming me. His presence is addictive! Such an experience brings an attraction to Him causes you to LONG for more.


How? W O R S H I P. That is how. Pure, holy & sincere worship. Enter in, girls. There's much in store for you behind the veil.

Jesus has passed the baton to us! He wants to finish the ministry He began here on earth through us. There is much work to be done, and God wants us to be the hands and feet of Jesus to bring His truth, love and healing to the world.

Whether we are praying with a friend or a stranger, teaching someone about Jesus, or giving an encouraging word in line at the store, we are being the hands and feet of Jesus. Changing diapers and hugging a teenager are sharing the love of God. It’s fun to know that every time we extend love to someone, God is loving that person through us.

What assignment does God have for you today? Does He want you to bring some cookies to a neighbor? Or, hold a hurting child? Maybe He wants you to start a new ministry, and you are wondering if it’s really Him nudging you. Nothing is too big for God to do through us or too small to be insignificant.