then sings my soul,: updates and thoughts.

"Domnul este lumina şi mântuirea mea, de cine să-mă tem? Domnul este rufugiel vietii meli, de cine să-mi fie frică?" Psalm 27:1

"You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you recieve the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? Have you suffered so much for nothing - if it really was for nothing? Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observe the law, or because you believe what you heard?" Galatians 3:1-5

I can't do anything on my own. Anything. Throughout the last 2 weeks of camp God has been teaching me that. Even if my "goal" is to share his love and be a light... I can't do that in my own strength. Whether the kids are listening, getting in line, and enthusiastic or running wild, cussing, and apathetic - I can't do it on my own. Without the healing and restoration of God, I am broken, hopeless, and cannot serve my Creator.

"Look at the nations and watch - and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told." Habakkuk 1:5

It is so cool to be able to see how God worked and answered prayers long ago, and know that is the same God we are serve today. His ways are bigger than our brains can comprehend. Pray big prayers. I've been challenged to that as well. I pray that I will believe God and his promises. It's so easy for me to know about his words, but not really believe in the fulfillment of his promises in my life and the lives of others.

This past week of camp was so so so good. We had about 50 kids from the gypsy village of Ogra. God was so clearly at work - it was seriously one of the best weeks of camp ever.... I think so anyway. Nothing huge happened, but the kids were attentive, energetic, fun, and appreciative. The "team" from America was only 2 people - and they were great but it was truly a blessing from the Lord that the kids were so great this week and we didn't have to chase any runners ;)

I had 5 boys and 2 girls on my team this week and it was such a blessing to be able to spend time with them and share the gospel with them - through our actions and through our words.

I love babies. But really... I had the chance to go the baby hospital twice this week. Every time I go my heart aches for so many of the little babies and toddlers who have no one to show them affection, to hold them, to love them, and to tell them that they are special and made by an incredible, complex, and compassionate God. Today with 2 other interns, Rebecca (the staff member) and 5 of the girls that are in Livada's full-time care. It was so enjoyable and it was a reminder of Biblical discipleship. Jesus took his disciples alongside him as he served, helped, and lived... and I feel called to go and love on the babies when I can, so it was cool to be able to share that with the younger girls.

Your prayers are felt, so I beg you to keep praying. Even the "best" days, we are desperate for God's power here. Pray for the kids coming to camp next week, the American team from Ohio that just got here, the other interns and I, our translators and volunteers, and the LOC staff.

I CAN'T BELIEVE WE ARE STARTING WEEK 4.

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