Truth heals.

Yesterday was special because we were privileged to go with those participating in the missions seminar (that we're serving at) to various locations and projects. Us girls got to go to a home for children who don't have a place to live at the moment (kind of like a transition home). While we were there we did the hair, nails, and makeup of the girls, did hip hop with the boys, ate a snack, and played games. It was a great afternoon! All done with the fun reality that there's still a major language barrier between them and us!! (Imagine us trying to explain "duck duck goose" to a bunch of Portuguese children and adults... Just picture us making loud animal noises and flapping our arms wildly). I hope you're laughing because it's quite the scene! Haha

Anyway, the amazing part was that despite all our differences and barriers, God still did some amazing things. I had my heart locked on the one girl from the moment we walked in (not only was she an adorable young girl, but she had long hair that was just begging for braids :)). She was super resistant though. Didn't want anything to do with us and the activities. This was discouraging; however, throughout the afternoon you could see the walls come down and by the time we were done our activities I had successfully braided her hair! Mission accomplished! Haha... Not quite, God still had more for her. 

Just before we left we had a time of worship and prayer (all in Portuguese of course) and afterwards I told this young girl that she was very very beautiful... "Muito muito linda!!" And she had tears in her eyes. Later I was informed that these simple words of truth broke lies in this young girl who had been called ugly (among other things) all her life. How humbling! That The Lord would use me for such an incredible moment. He's so good and so faithful that all we need to do is speak truth and walk in obedience towards Him!

Trusting the God who heals,

Julia