at church on sunday - we talked about identity - our identity in the workplace, with our family, with our friends, in Christ. there are so many different identities in our lifestyle. some are good, some are bad. but if we are to have our identity in Christ, we need to loose all other identities.
these kids that i'll be ministering to in Mombasa, have their identities in the wrong place. people tell them they're nothing. people treat them subhumanely. they are prone to sexual activities. they have addiction to drugs. they steal to survive. these kids have so many different identities. most of these identities have their hearts in the wrong place. carly and valerie have realized this, and have housed these boys in hopes to dig down deep in their hearts to help uproot years of malicious identity to instill in them their true identity in Christ. i will be doing the same, as i go to love on these boys, and show them what it's like for a young man to have his identity in Christ.
also my church commissioned me. great to know that i have the support (both prayer and financial) from a church here in chicago, that i may never come back to (hopefully the Lord will allow me to at least visit chicago and New Life.).
Hi Brandon--
ReplyDeleteMr. G enjoyed your visit last Sunday. We'll be following along and looking for how we can be praying for you and the kids there. Isn't it great when God confirms His call! I'm sure the pre-trip preparation is very important and we'll pray that you get everything done, including those dreaded shots! Looking forward to reading about your adventures.