Mona

I know it's been a while. I've discovered that it takes me about a week or two to process what I'm learning during lectures and in life from all God has taught me during this time. Last week was Missions, and I have a ton to say about that. And this week, I don't even know where to start or how to put into words the incredible teaching I have been receiving on the Holy Spirit. So, eventually I will do my best to sum up all of this, but right now I want to tell you a story about something God did through and with me today.
Today we went to a school to do a Bible study with some kids, and we also went to a retirement care center place. Before I left for evangelism today my friend Samone told me about the most beautiful woman named Mona that I had to seek out and pursue and give a big hug and kiss for her, named Mona. As I prayed about what the time would look like, all I heard God saying was “Find Mona.”
I talked to a couple of women and found myself talking to this 90 year old beautiful woman. As I talked to her, I felt like I was mouthing the words of Christ and speaking with this incredible grace and compassion, completely not of me. I was amazed at the Spirit’s ability to give me the character of Christ in that moment. She began to tell me how her husband passed away three months ago, and tears filled her eyes. My eyes began to feel with tears as well as she told me about the incredible husband and Father he was.
Then she asked me my name and I told her “Christy.” I asked her hers and she smiled and said “Mona” M O N A… Mona. Incredible, indescribable joy filled my heart as I told her about Samone who loved her and told me what a beautiful woman she was. I told her this story of how God had sent me to her that day and I didn’t even realize it was her. Then she asked me what Religion I was. And I told her I followed Jesus. She said she was Catholic and I asked her if she had a relationship with Jesus. She said she knew him and couldn’t make it without him. And I was able to speak over her how much he loves her, he delights in her, he knows everything about her. He gives her grace and strength and on and on. It was such a beautiful picture and opportunity to be able to move with Christ in this woman’s life.
I just wanted to share that with you, while it was fresh on my mind and my heart. Your prayers and your support is going far, far beyond just a cool experience in Australia and some amazing teaching. You are a part of God's redemptive plan of the nations and all of his people. Be encouraged. How great is our God!
love you all, Christy