I've been wanting to write this specific blog post for a while, but I haven't known what to say. I kept thinking that I needed inspiration; I needed to say the perfect thing; I needed to convince someone of what I'm about to ask! But, our Faithful God has used the time that I have put this off to work in my sinful and prideful heart. You see, the baby home is in desperate need of new interns! Starting August 2nd there will be no more female interns here. The baby home cannot run without them! That means that they will have to hire on more full time caregivers which they simply don't have the money to do. Interns save the baby home $800 a month! Everyone here is trusting God to provide for the need however he sees fit.
I wanted to write a post to be the one who convinced someone to come. Sure I had good motives mixed in there - I know that this has changed my life and will change the life of anyone else who comes here. I want that for my friends so badly I don't know how to put it into words!! I want them to learn from the church here and the missionaries. I want them to see this beautiful country and get to hug on my precious, family-less babies. I want them to taste Milo (my favorite drink here), to see the tin huts my friends live in, and to feel Africa's sun on their faces. I want the baby home's needs filled. I want help for the people here who selflessly and tirelessly (even though they ARE tired!) give up their own wants, desires, and needs every minute of every day!
But even in all these good desires, I was seeking the glory of being used. I don't need that anymore. Now I know that God doesn't need me to work. He chooses to use me and bless me. It isn't about me and I know now that God won't call the whole world to come to this ministry. You aren't a bad person for not coming here. He has a plan for your life and that might NOT include coming here. But I also know it might. So I'm writing this with a humbled heart that is trusting God with the care of His orphans and children. I'm not trusting my own writing; I'm not going to tweak this word and that word until it sounds appealing and makes you want to come change nappies every day. But, I am going to cover this blog post and each eye that reads it in prayer. I am going to ask you to talk to the God who I am putting my trust in and see if He would have you come and serve here.
There is a need! A great need! I know He will provide in the way that brings Himself the most glory. Please consider coming here! Once someone decides to come, they will have a great need financially - consider giving towards that need. And as much as anything, please join us in prayer for God's provision!
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From Heather Drew:
"Interns must be committed followers of Christ, servant-hearted and flexible, 18 years old or older (healthy older saints are welcome as well!(: ), fluent in English, and must raise their own support.
The purpose of these internships is 1) keep down the costs of running the baby home, 2) keep our caretaker to baby ratio low and our standards of care high, 3) the internship has the potential to be genuinely life-changing and fondly memorable for those who intern with us. If you are interested in learning more about our internships, please contact Donovan Drew at donovan@1hope4africa.com."
Also, feel free to email me with any questions about my experience: claimag05@gmail.com
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