Hello Everyone!

I have such a wonderful praise report.

So I work at Ithemba. And there is a girl there,named Liela, who I noticed the first day I walked into the building for ministry. I noticed that she had no expression on her face. She wouldn't speak. She wouldn't laugh. She would simply exist. As the day progressed i noticed that Liela didn't even do anything when other kids would push her out of the queue when they were waiting for food. She was very blank and emotionless.
      We eventually found out that her mother just recently died and her father does not treat her very well at all. This explained so much. i couldn't believe what this girl has already gone through. I don't think she is older than 5 years old.
      So over the week we would love her and hold her and speak life into her. Even though she can't understand us, we declared the Lord's love for her out loud. She was still about the same...... Untill this week.
      I noticed yesterday, as Raelynn was holding Liela, that she was receiving the love that was offered to her. And today, as i was outside playing with the kids, she came up to me and held MY hand. I held her and said "I love you!" As we continued to play she started laughing and smiling. She was even talking to the other students. I was so excited and i praise the name of the Lord for reaching into Liela's heart and healing her. I know it will have to be a gradual process, but i am so thankful for the progress that has already been made.

Please continue to pray for Liela with me. Pray for protection of her body and her spirit. I am so excited for her and i know God is so excited too.

Praise Him!

Rachel