Here we are after two weeks debriefing in Kruje, Albania, with a lot of time to rest and be built up for our following location for A.T.L month (Ask. The. Lord). Through a lot of time in prayer and listening to the Lord, we believe as a team that God was leading us North to Shkoder, Albania. This is our first ATL month where within our Squad, we split off in our teams and are planted for 17 days in a specific area the Lord is leading us. It is bittersweet to have to split after spending the last month and some with everyone, but I think it’s going to be sweeter because of how focused it will be with only 6 of us and how God will grow us closer as a team through doing ministry together in this next 17 days. It has been such a great transition coming from Romania to Albania. In a way, it has been refreshing to be in this next area also kind of sad after making many relationships back in Romania. As I sit and think of the way the Lord is working, I’m continually amazed at How He crushes my doubt and unbelief through actual proof of His word going forth and encouraging and drawing others closer to Himself. So back in Romania, I dealt with many attacks in my mind, like am I even making an impact or God is what I’m doing ministering to anybody. I was asking God all these things one day and for eyes to see His hand at work in my life and those around me cause I knew I wasn’t the only one who dealt with the case of the doubts. Then God reminded me that we had a youth night in Romania in the second week, and I was picked to share my testimony. I was blessed to have one of our favorite Romanian friends, Moni, translate. She has such an incredible gift to evangelize and a heart for the lost. She isn’t afraid to share her faith which is very encouraging to us. As I shared, I thought am I making any sense? Haha, and there we go with my doubting again. But two weeks later, right before we were about to leave for Albania, all of a sudden, some youth came up to me who told me they’d heard some testimonies before, but they felt like God used mine to minister specifically to their heart. They said they loved me and wanted to hug me, and I just wanted to weep because I just knew that was God. Revelation 12:11- And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. It was only a few days before that I was wrestling with God with all those doubts, and He encouraged me through that. To put a cherry on top of that, Moni had written some of us on the Squad a letter which she gave to us on the last day. I remember her saying she cried while writing it; I didn’t put to much thought into that at the time, just said ill read it when I’m alone in my room, haha, so I can take it in and focus. When I finally got to my room, my two roommates were in there, just each doing their own thing. I decided to open it and read it. As I began to read, I tried to convince myself not to cry. Pretty much halfway through, I was weak in the knees and teary-eyed. As I finished it I was on my knees weeping in awe of God’s goodness, and my heart was being washed in is His presence. I felt like God handwrote the letter. As soon as I was done reading, I went to find her to hug her. My heart was genuinely grateful, and my eyes were then opened to see how our Squad impacted Romania, whether it be with our ministry hosts, the youth on the streets, the Roma community, children’s ministry, sharing your testimony, doing food bank outreach or eyeglass ministry. God was moving in and through us; despite our doubts and weaknesses, He is always stronger, and His grace is always greater than what we can imagine.
2 Corinthians 12:9-But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Excited to see what God does next here In Shkoder, Albania continue to
pray for our team as we trust in the Lord to navigate ministry this next month. Thank you for your continued support and prayer, Love you all!
