Momma Africa

Friday, July 18, 2008 at 11:58am

I have seen first hand the amazing power of the Holy Spirit and I am forever changed. I have stared into the empty eyes of a child who has known only darkness and spiritual death and I have seen God’s hand and favor reveal tenderness and beauty... I have seen life restored.

Lusaka, Zambia is where I call home for a couple weeks in the summer. Children have my heart. Zambia is where I am called "Auntie Jen Joy" and hugged and stared at and loved... and I love right back. I spend my days loving on, feeding, and praying over orphan and vulnerable children in Lusaka. I love them with my whole heart.

Jesus said "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. - Mark 10:14-16

To embrace a child and wrap her safely and securely in the love of Christ... is... oh, indescribable. I have been there and I have brought back a piece of Africa with me. My heart aches to return. Their situation seems hopeless and still they smile…so purely.


"Yesu Akukonda"...(God loves you). Lord move through me!