The Echos of God's love

In my last post, I shared about a presentstion I did at a Chinese church where I met a woman who was directly impacted by the ministry I work for. I shared this story with many people, who were also encouraged by it. To my amazement, God wanted to keep encouraging me through them. I could hear the echoes of God's love. Here are 3 brief stories.

Unhealed wounds
I received a voice message from a student I met at a conference in Lyon. She had also experienced God's deep love for her while in England at a church. There was a man she met, who helped open her heart more to God. There were some wounds from her past that He was wanting to heal. He clearly wanted her to faced them and know that He loved her so much in spite of all the hurt. I was not only encouraged by her story but I could also pray for her knowing that God really wanted to heal her. Her faith was strengthened and so was mine. I told her to keep sharing her story because maybe He could use it to bring healing to others.

Blue Niagara

Genuine enthusiasm
Another person who contacted me was a student I briefly met a couple times. She actually signed up to receive my prayer letter and updates without me being aware. Ever since, she has been reading about all what God has been doing. When she contacted me, she told me that she was thankful for what I was doing and was encouraged. She said that she was praying for me, her enthusiasm really affirmed me. It's always nice when a French person is excited about me doing ministry in their country. The lyrics to the song "Oceans" made her think of me and how God was leading me; she shared some of the lyrics with me. What was even more providential was that we had sung that same song at church a couple days before. Wow! And I even received a passage from Matthew 15 from her; it's when Peter walks on water. I plan to study it this week.
"Oceans" (the song)

Mutually inspired
This last young woman who contacted me is truly an inspiration to us all. If you knew her story, you couldn't help but be amazed and clearly see the love of God in her. She told me that she was inspired by my trust in God. It's crazy because I want to say "You inspire me!". I guess the feeling is mutual. Her written words were ones that not only confirm that God blesses us but also affirms us in his work. These are the moments when God reveals himself and tells us that He not only exists but is working through us, in us and all around us.


I saved all these messages so that if ever I am discouraged, I'll read them. I just cannot imagine what God is going to do next...