Day 2 & Night 3

Yesterday was orientation for Amy and I. Anna and Laura met with us and explained more about LightForce, trafficking, prostitution and answered any questions that we had. We then spent our time till the evening resting, reading, preparing and relaxing before heading out that evening with YWAM and two guys from the GAP Program. We had some fellowship, we worshiped and we prayed before loading into the van for outreach. Amy and I sat in the back of the van and observed most of the time. I watched Anna, Laura & Pati interact with people they knew and people they didn't know. I watched them smile and greet their friends. I got to see the smiles on the girls or guys faces when the van pulled up. I looked into the eyes of one woman in particular and all I could do was smile as my eyes began to tear up because I felt some of her hurt with her. I got to hear the stories of these women's and men's lives. There were things I couldn't wrap my mind around. Some of the confusion I would never be able to fully understand because God is the one who does. I heard of progress and heard of steps taken backward or in another direction. I had a message from one of my friends for one of the ladies that I delivered last night. As I watched her receive that message her eyes teared and she gave me a hug. I couldn't help but smile and laugh. She was so grateful that I had delivered that message and was glad to have met me as I was also glad to have met her.

I can definitely say that last night was exhausting even though I didn't get out of the van but once. Laura, Anna, and Pati do this every week. I am in awe of the strength they have been blessed with to carry through week by week and more so, day by day. I can definitely see where prayer, worship and fasting are essential. Without God, none of this would be possible.

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