This month, our ministry mostly looks like street evangelism. Sometimes we go down to the port and we talk to the truck drivers who stop there. Sometimes we go to a nearby neighborhood and either go door to door or talk to whoever is outside on the streets.
Starting the conversation is always the hardest/most awkward part for me. After asking their name, I usually start with telling them who I am and explaining why I’m even in Côte d’Ivoire, which is my gateway to talking about Jesus.
I’ve actually only gone out for ministry twice this past week but I have already talked to a countless number of people and most of the conversations have been very fruitful. Almost everyone is very willing to talk about God and many people also have a lot of questions.
We have these conversations in groups, so sometimes I get to answer questions. Sometimes my teammates do and I either intercede or get lost in my own thoughts (it happens to the best of us…) Sometimes our translator answers the questions and me and my teammates sit there having no idea what is being said, but praying it’s going well.
We’ve had some great conversations that have led to people accepting Jesus as their savior which is incredible!
We’ve also had some interesting conversations that have led me to think more about what I believe and why.
And we’ve had heartbreaking conversations where people seem so close and yet so far from the Truth and the freedom of Christ.
I’m writing this blog because I want to invite my community back home into the ministry I’m doing here in Africa. The best way I know how to do that is to ask you all to pray.
Pray that I will rejoice when someone chooses the gift of salvation.
Pray that I will be bold in sharing my faith and bold in starting up a conversation that may begin awkwardly.
Pray that hearts and minds would be open to the Truth.
Pray that lies will be untangled.
Pray that I will have wisdom to answer the hard questions that get asked as well as wisdom to navigate the cultural ties that I don’t fully understand.
Pray that I will have patience when the conversation seems to be going in circles.
Pray that I will not grow weary.
Pray that Holy Spirit will intercede.
Pray for God’s will to be done here in Côte d’Ivoire.
Blessings,
~Kaci
P.S. I’m going to be really vulnerable real quick: I’m in month 6th of the race and it’s not easy. I miss home even more than I thought I could and I’m struggling. I feel like I’ve been away from home for forever. It’s easy to forget why I started this journey to begin with and it’s hard to see the end. But I wanted to say thank you to every one who has continuously supported me. It helps me to remember that I have people at home who love me deeply, who are reading my blogs and watching for updates, and most importantly who are praying for me on this journey. So one more prayer request: please pray that my strength will be renewed, I’ll regain sight of why I’m on this journey, and that I’ll be fully present every step of this race. Thanks again, I love you all!
