Language Opens Doors!

I actually felt like I have progressed in language learning today!

I know we all have, but when you go out and try to speak and can only say a small portion of what you actually want to say, it's really hard to feel like there's much progress.

But today was different!

I was in a shop that I go to frequently and I was able to strike up a conversation with a couple of the ladies that work there. I was there for over an hour talking with them and conversing. I had to ask a few times for them to repeat what they said or slow down so I could understand, but all in all I got it!!!!!!

YIPPEEEE!!!!!








I understood them when they asked where my kids were, I understood them when they asked me what I wanted and I could tell them in their language what I was going to be using it for ... and they understood! I understood when they asked me what I was going to have for lunch, I understood what it was and what they were telling me when they told me what they had for lunch! I understood when one of them shared with me that her husband just had stroke a little while ago and that he has been in the hospital. I was able to talk to her about Jesus, our Healer, and that I will pray for him.

I was so elated when this open door came where I could share about Jesus and be praying for her husband. This would not have happened, I believe, if I had not been speaking her language!

That's what it's all about. This is why we are here. There is no Light in this area and we are here to shine brightly.

There's a lot still to learn, but we are progressing. Sweet relief!

Thank you Jesus for giving us the ability to learn and the patience to understand!