Guest Post~Little Girl Dreams!

Written by: Breanne
 

It started with a paper towel role taped vertically onto a young girl’s bedroom desk labelled “Penny Drop”.  

I put as much change as I could into that thing, and anyone who came for a visit to my room could feel free to drop some in, as well (bills were always welcome, too, of course ;) ).  

The change was not being saved for candy or new toys, though, as you might expect.  It was being collected because this little girl had a dream in her heart.  A dream, but also a calling that she did not yet know was there.

 I’m sure many of you have heard of George Muller; an incredible man of faith who followed God’s call to start orphan houses and do many other great things for Him.  He always completely trusted God to meet his needs and the needs of the children and workers at the orphanages.  I would encourage you to read his autobiography: The Autobiography of George Mueller.  It’s an amazing testimony of faith.

 Well, I had heard his story a few times as a child and it really impacted me.  I decided that I wanted to start an orphanage when I grew up.  Hence, the “Penny Drop” 

I began saving money for this orphanage, praying that God would keep this dream in my heart.  I was very young, probably around 9, more or less.

 I can’t say I realized that this dream was growing and transforming in my heart, creating other desires and passions in my heart, but it did. It has. A few years ago I felt that God was calling me to go to other countries and tell
them of His love. 

 Last summer I went to Central America on a six week mission’s trip.  (The Penny Drop Fund was used in support of this new dream given by the Father) As I look back and see what God has done in my life, I’m amazed. He took this little girl’s dream of starting an orphanage and began to form it into a calling to bring His love to the nations.  

My friend Kerrington (you might have heard of her?) and

I were chatting on the phone the other day about this very thing.  We were talking about how when I was little God placed those dreams in my heart.  How He didn’t speak to me in a big booming voice, but through a dream dropped into a young heart that grew and formed into the calling He has for me. It came in a still, small way. 

 He may speak to you in that ‘big booming voice’,

but not likely. 

 More likely it will be that still, small voice; that dream in your heart that has grown into a passion and a purpose; that deepest desire to serve Him with everything you’ve got, wherever He wants you to be, doing whatever He wants you to do.  Don’t become so busy listening for a big voice or a big sign that you miss the small one
He’s trying to speak to you with.

 I don’t know if it’s God’s plan for me to one day start an orphanage, but I do know that He’s called me to go and share His love to the nations; as we’re all called to share His love right where we are.  

Maybe that comes in the form of caring for orphans, or maybe it’s having tea with your elderly neighbour, prison ministry, or being a witness to your co-workers and friends.  Neither is more important than the other. Whoever you are, wherever you are, YOU are called.

 

About Breanne:

I am a 17 year old, every day, ordinary girl who loves the Lord with all her heart.  I believe that I am called by God to bring His love to other countries.  I’m very excited to return to Central America this summer.  I am blessed to have grown up in a Christian home with amazing parents who support the calling God has given me.  Having been home-schooled since grade 6, I have the opportunity to go to college in the fall, which I believe is the next step in the Lord’s plan for my life.  

Thank you for taking the time to read my Guest-post, I hope you are encouraged!! Dios le bendiga! 

 

 

Faith...Like a Pre-teen??

This passed Sunday at my Church 

I had an awesome opportunity to go help teach in an older classroom!

 What a treat it was just to sit & watch these pre-teens be touched. 

As we started getting into the lesson, 

The Head-Teacher started feeling things in the Prophetic & we moved right into a healing movement! 

(How awesome is that, my 1st Sunday in this classroom...yay!!) 

He then started to call different body parts that were in need of healing, almost every kid stood up in that room, with Faith in their eyes that they would walk out of that classroom healed!! 

As I sat & watched each one get prayer, 

I was so touched at how they were so up for it...you would think pre-teens wouldn't be, but these kids were totally ready to receive the healing that was meant for them!! 

What an amazing sight to see :) 

He kept praying for each student, & 

I even got the opportunity to pray with some of the young girls, all they really needed was just a simple hug, no words, just a quiet, tender hug. 

A shoulder to cry on. 

I then dropped my cell-phone that I was taking notes on & embraced these girls into my arms. 

I couldn't hold them tight enough, 

the Love that came down, 

was so sweet...

I even got touched by it! 

This is one of the main reasons I look forward to becoming a 

Children's Pastor almost everyday. 

To be able to show the Love of Christ to these babies, kiddos, & preteens!

The sentence that usually comes out of my mouth when I talk about becoming a children's pastor is 

"Oh, I can't wait!!" 

Yes, of course I can't wait for that actually to happen, but why wait?!

You can show the Love of Christ to these kiddos when you are only there teacher/helper.

No need to be a Pastor for that!! 

One day I will become that Children's Pastor that is always in the back of my mind, no doubt about it, but I am starting now to be that helper that the kiddos can run to when they need prayer or just a simple hug!! 

I want to be that "safe place." 

Like last night, in our Kids ministry 

I help out with on Wednesdays... 

One of the kiddos couldn't stop hugging me, makes me wanna cry. 

I seriously had tear filled eyes 

last night because of it! 

I am truly blessed to be able to work with these kids! 

Thanks for reading,

I hope you are touched by it! 

Until Next time, 

 

 

~Kerrington 

My Dad, My hero!

12 years ago...

My Dad joined our home-town, volunteer, Fire-department.

At that time I had no idea at all about the extreme dangers that came with this new & exciting job! 

All I know is I told everyone & I mean everyone that my Daddy was now going to be a Fire-fighter :) 

I was so very proud of him 

(& still am!)

I can't even understand How my dad & his fire-fighter "brothers" can even remotely have the guts to run into a burning building & completely risk their entire lives on a regular basis?! 

Like seriously! (Stressful much?) 

Would you want to run into a burning building or rush to a car wreck at 5am to see a bunch of gory stuff right before you eat breakfast? 

I think not! 

I am so very grateful that Daddy keeps all of that stuff to himself so that we don't have to hear about the dangerous conditions he faces at every call...

 Thank the Lord for Angels of protection around our Daddy!! 

Here is something that will bring you to tears... 

Well at least it does for me.

A Fireman’s Prayer: 

When I am called to duty, God

whenever flames may rage, 

Give me the strength to save some life, Whatever be its age.

Help me to embrace a little child

Before it’s too late,

Or some older person

from the horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert

And hear the weakest shout,

And quickly and efficiently

to put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling

and give the best in me,

To guard my neighbor 

And protect his property.

And if according to Your will

I have to lose my life,

Please bless with Your protecting hand My children and my wife. 

Thank you to my Dad & fellow Fire-fighters for risking your lives for the safety of our communities, thank you for being so passionate about your job that you would be willing to give your life to save a stranger.

Thank you for always protecting us! 

I am Praying for the Lords hand of protection & His guidance over each & everyone of you today!! 

I also pray for the wives & children of all fire-fighters...I pray your sweet peace Jesus would flood their hearts! Just like John 14:27 says: 

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." 

I am so proud of my Daddy & always will be :) 

Kerrington