The Crossing

So, The Crossing was on Saturday night and it was so much fun! There were a lot of people there including 8 kids from the English Camp I went too for outreach. It was so much fun to see them again. I was actually able to sit with my friend Sonja and her family. Before the whole program started, I asked Sonja if her boyfriend, who had come with her, was a christian. She said no and so throughout the program I prayed for him that God would speak to him through the message, songs, and Taylor's testimony. He seemed pretty quiet and when I asked Sonja what was wrong, she told me that he refused to talk to her because he was too tired. Then after the program was over, I asked her more about her relationship with her boyfriend and how long they were dating and stuff. She told me that they had been dating for 9 months, and the more she talked about her relationship the more I could relate to what she was going through. I prayed a lot before I really got into the conversation that God would give me the right words to say, and that He would speak through me. It was so awesome because the whole time I could tell that she totally understood me, and that God was really speaking through me and everything that I said struck her and made her think and realize things for herself, things I don't think she'd ever thought about. What was really neat was about 2 weeks ago I prayed and asked God for wisdom in answering people's questions, giving advice, and knowing the words to say. God totally proved to me the other night that if we ask, then we shall receive, and also showed me that He can use past experiences and situations for His glory. The whole time I was talking to her I could see the same guilt and pain coming through her eyes that I had too. I asked her about it and her response was, "How did you know?" It was amazing! I helped her with that as well. I told her that God loves her no matter what she's done, who she was, or what choices she's made in her life. I also told her that God uses everything for good and gave her the example of me helping her and she was said, "Wow, you're right!!!" It was so awesome! Also, God took away all the language barriers! She understood everything I was saying and I could see it in her eyes. She looked as if a huge burden had been lifted off her shoulders. It was so exciting to see. Both of us were experiencing God at the same time and I thought that was pretty awesome! I can't even describe to you how cool it was! Then, after that, I talked to her mom for awhile and then we talked about the possibility of her coming and staying at my house for a few weeks in August! I thought that was so cool, then they invited me to go to their house whenever I want, and hang out with them as much as I want. I'm so glad that I can be a good friend to her and be able to help her with things she's going through. She told me that she was so thankful for me because I'm the first person she's able to talk too that actually understands how she's feeling right now. If ya'll wouldn't mind praying for her that would be great. She's not sure if she's supposed to be with him right now or not. Right now she's praying for a miracle that he will accept Jesus because she really loves him and wants to be with him, but doesn't want to marry a non christian. Just pray that God will help her make the right choice and that God would show her what she's supposed to do. She's really excited about the posibility about spending part of her summer with me, and her mom reminded her that her boyfriend will miss her while she's gone and she said, "Ah, no problem." I'm not sure what that means, but it could be the start to what God's trying to show her and tell her through all of this.

Also, if ya'll could be praying for me as well. I'm fine from bleeding out of my eye, my headache, dizziness, got my voice back, and my sore throat is healed, but I was up all night coughing for the past 3 nights and haven't been able to sleep well and then last night went on a walk with Rory, Nick, Scott, and Cole and had an asthma attack too. It was horrible. Anyway, I went to the doctor today and he said I have bronchitis. I'm so frustrated. I just want to be completely well and very soon! Thank you for keeping me in your prayers! I really appreciate it! I'm so thankful for all of you.

Love and miss ya'll!
Love in Christ,
Jill<><