Today as we were taking a walk we ran into a group of kids who were doing flips and cartwheels in a dirt field. Naturally I decided to join in on the fun. Forgetting about the whole skirt issue I turned a few cartwheels and even won the applause of the kids after doing a back-hand-spring. Immediately the kids started jumping backwards trying to imitate me. I tried to explain in french for them not to break their necks! After a few more laughs we continued on our way. Some of the kids followed us up the road and grabbed more friends and pointed at me and started doing motions for a back flip. I love the feeling of being connected to these kids in some way. I haven't been able to communicate with them or connect with them with words. But God used my rusty gymnastics moves to interact with these kids more than any words ever could.
As I pondered the whole episode later on I thought of how language and words are not a concern of God's when it comes to relationships. I have been struggling with not knowing the language here and feeling incapable to start relationships. It's funny how God uses something like a back-hand-spring to remind me that if He wants to use me to touch a child with His love some little thing like french will not stop Him. I forget that in this life I live I do not take one step by my own strength. I am completely sustained by my Jesus. I too often let things that seem to big for me stop me. But nothing is to big for God to overcome and He uses the unexpected to accomplish His will--even gymnastics!
2 comments:
That's awesome Mari. Raycee and I were able to teach children at an orphange in Moldova how to play several board and card games without speaking a single word in there language. It is amazing how God works through those barriers. Love your posts and mission for God.
Is it alright if I post some of your great picture on my Changing the World board on Pinterest and linking back to your blog for others to read?
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