Well, it’s Thursday here, and it’s been a full week so far.   I began the week desiring God to speak to me, and asking for His heart for the people of this city.   The first few days, as we went to each place, I felt a bit numb to the situations around me. I was wondering why, as I usually feel things very deeply and have a lot of mercy and compassion.
Last night as we walked up and down the streets praying, I began to think and wonder… “What do these women think or feel?”  They probably have felt rejection, comparison, hopes dashed, looking, longing for someone or something to bail them out of their current condition or situation.  I began thinking of the beauty of love and sex, and what it is to be in a marriage situation as God intended it, and my heart broke.   I can hardly describe really what I felt, but as the tears fell, I knew that God was allowing me to catch a glimpse of his heart for these beautiful women, and the people of this city.  They need to know their worth, and it is much much greater than what any man can offer them on the street.
We so appreciate your prayers for each of us as we continue to go about each day and as we have opportunity to interact with the women.  We also are asking for continued wisdom for the ministries here and for what they can do to reach this place with the good news of Jesus.  Pray also for us to know what our roles are to play in the future.

Blessings and Love,
Alissa ☺