Right before leaving for the race, I was asked if I was scared about the language barrier…honestly it did not cross my mind. My first thought was “oh great another thing to stress out about!” I could not handle another thing. My list of worries was already full. Thus I pushed it off and made it a problem for another time…that time is now and I. Am. Scared.
Evangelism on its own is scary, but trying to start a conversation where every two seconds you need to say “uno momento por favor” is no bueno. (I know on my last post I mentioned how a lot of communication is non verbal but words are still in fact important.) I knew I needed to face that fear though or it would only consume me.
Therefore, today, Sept. 17th, is my first full day in San Antonio Agua Caliente and it took me approximately 2 hrs to get stir crazy in the host home I am staying at here. I was ready to go see the town and see people. So I did my rounds and found a teammate to go on an adventure with me. Ruthie so kindly joined me! We went down to the town center and did what we like to call ATL (Ask The Lord). The Lord pointed out a family to me: the parents and their son. In my bag, I had cards and I decided to go ask them if they wanted to play guerra (war). I expected to play with the son but ended up playing with the dad. PLOT TWIST. This family has so much joy! I had so much fun just being with them and not needing to say anything. I spoke in broken Spanish and google translated a couple things. I found out that their son goes to Hope Mission where I will be serving during the week. SO COOL! After about 30 minutes, the father beat me and I told him I wanted to get him a “premio” (prize). He gave his prize to his son and his son wanted chicken and fries. Thus, that is exactly what he got! My favorite part was that the son held my hand when we walked there and back.
These are the moments I live for! Walking away from there, I felt Jesus just pour his love and reassurance over me. I am suppose to be where I am. He’s going to do incredible things and already is!
Victoria, I am so happy to see how God is leading you. As to the language, you are like Grandma, she never let the language barrier get in the way. You are following in her footsteps. 🙂
Yes Victoria! Fear not for He is with you! You’ll be moved over and over by how He provides and you overcome the language barrier. It will be awesome!
Let’s goooo! Yes Lord!!!! I love that you played card games and used it for evangelism. Genius! I might have to use that idea. I love seeing your heart for people and your excitement for adventure. It’s absolutely beautiful! The Lord is using it all. Love you Vic!
-Morgan
What a fabulous story! It’s so great to see you happy and hanging with a family! Continue to bring joy wherever you go! xox, Mad
Love it Victoria! Your “PLOT TWISTS”are both life and death, heaven and hell mas importante with eternal ramifications, while simultaneously too sweet and hilarious in your telling of it.
BTW- “war” needs no google translate 🙂
Victoria how beautiful that God used a game to connect with this family. And what a beautiful thing that his dad gave his gift to his son. So beautiful how God is working through you even if your Spanish is not perfect but God has so much for you and He will used you & glorify His name!
So excited to see how you keep stepping into more boldness and opportunities.
Being Jesus hands and feet does not have to be complicated! And this is such a sweet example of that.
Loved reading this! You keep getting out there and inviting others into it!!
Vic, thank you for stepping into the fear and basically calling it chicken because of the God we serve! You are strong, capable, and bring such love to the people around you 🙂