week eight

again words can not express what this past week has been for me. it was nice to have a relaxing weekend of pretty much doing nothing cuz this week i was once again rocked, but in a good way!

our speaker was Pete Brownhill, (the husband of Shirley who has spoken to us twice now, also the director of YWAM Perth). the topic being the Spiritual Dynamics of Birth... yup as you can imagine it was pretty heavy stuff. the idea alone of the battle of life and death that we’re going to be facing each day on outreach is daunting enough let alone the concept of entering into a spiritual battle for each of these babies. there are so many mentalities that are different that what we have coming from a western nation. for example; mothers not wanting their child if its a girl, because the status given to girls is extremely low and the mom’s are seen as being a disappointment to there families if they have a girl, our staff told us stories of the mothers trying to give away there babies to the YWAM staff because they didn’t want them.

so i’m not sure how much else to say as to not overwhelm and confuse you readers! another topic we discussed was generational curses and the freedom that can be received through prayer. also the concept of a godly midwife, and what that looks like for us BAS that are going out into these nations to not only share knowledge and compassion for these women but also the gospel. something interesting i thought i’d share with you is our vision statement from the Birth Attendant School. (which i’ll post separately)

our school was also facing the deadline of our plane ticket money by this past friday. (now pushed to monday) as a school the need is still around $15,000. so many girls have had amazing testimonies of how God has brought the money in for them, and many are still in need. we’re waiting on the Lord and have been spending extra time in prayer for this need. we’re also as a school doing another car wash this saturday so if you could be praying for our school and the provision needed there.(as this is a late post, carwash is done and we made just over 900!!!!) we know that each of us were called here by God and he has a plan and way to provide. but times like these when a deadline is so near can still be stressful! the thing with this particular deadline is apparently there are cheaper air plane tickets, but are only cheaper if purchased before monday, then the price goes up significantly. so our leaders have requested these funds to be in by that date. the rest of outreach fee’s are due september 8th i believe. i am so blessed to have all my money needed, and am so grateful for those who have come along side me in prayer during this time of my life. you truly are partners in this ministry!

i feel as if i could go on and on about the revelations i’ve had this week on God and his goodness. i feel there are so many area’s in my life where truth has started to come through. i don’t know why it has taken this long! but am grateful for this time, being in this environment where i can grow and learn so much under leadership that truly does care.
take care:)