Wednesday, March 25, 2009

"Nuestro hermano Andrew"

This is what the front of a letter I received last week said in bright green and pink letters.  It means "our brother Andrew" and was sent to me from two of our interns (Karuna and Rachel) from the Dominican Republic this past summer.  They also sent me delicious cookies and a brownie all the way from Washington state, it was awesome.  

This letter instantly encouraged me and I felt blessed to be able to do what I do.  My position is a little unordinary to where my work directly affects all of our children (over 11,000 children on a consistent basis), but also gives me the great privilege of being able to pour into college-aged students.  I love being able to help others experience what God is doing and help them process how God is using that experience to shape them and guide them towards what He has for their lives.  I can't wait to see how God uses all of our interns.

It always amazes me when God uses me.  He has allowed me to be involved in things I could never have imagined and in things that I couldn't have done without Him.  Here is an excerpt from the letter I received that was really encouraging to me: "Thanks for sharing with us-from your life and in such vulnerability and with truth and biblical insight-your devo (devotional) on Exodus still resonates." 

As I think back on this past summer, I realize that not only do I get to pour into our interns and children but that God uses them just as much to pour into me and to guide me.  Our interns truly become like family to me.  I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love what I do and feel so lucky to be able to do it.