His Little Blessings

Wow, I can't believe it has been almost 3 weeks since being here. It has been a crazy cool adventure with the Lord so far and can't wait to see what else He has for us.
This is home is such a miracle and it makes me so happy to be here. These young girls are from all types of backgrounds and it continues to amaze me that the Lord chose me to be apart of their lives. My life is being changed daily.
Tutoring has been really busy, during the day we are preparing things for them to do when they get home from school. I really have enjoyed this time with them. Seeing them open up with us is so special. Also been teaching some choreographed songs, they love to sing and dance.

Life here in India is so different from the states. But here it is so evident how Jesus is all they need. I love hearing the children sing as their worship to the Lord. They are such encouragements to us.
Things I ask prayer for:
* A young boy, his name is Boula was bitten by a snake. This home is in Ooty which Impact is also in charge of. He is 8 years old.
* The village that we are in. Hindu village
* For the girls here and also the 7 boys, that God will be all they need.
Love you all,
Rachel Asha

So as of yesterday we have been here for a week. Up until yesterday it was really hard for me to be here. The ministry here was a lot different than I had anticipated. The orphanage is more like a home and the girls and a few boys are very well loved and taken care. It seemed as we were very much uneeded.
They attend school from 8-4:30 and then from 5:30 til 7:30, they study...this is the time that we help out with tutoring. Stephanie and I are planning a Christmas program now and also will be implementing a Sunday school curriculm.
Yesterday the Lord gave me a small glimpse into His plan for me during my time here in India.The Lord is so faithful to me in my sometimes wrestles heart. I was tutoring a girl on Wednesday evening and as I was hearing all the lies from satan that I couldn't tutor cause I have learning disabbilities, I saw that this girl learns like me. She has been really struggling in school and does not understand simple things. The lies were filled with truth that maybe I could bless this young little heart, and share with her my experience. Soon realized if that is the only reason that I am here than it is worth it.
Well I need to go and eat some breakfast, love you all and missing you . May you feel the power of the Holy Spirit in your lives today.
Rachel Asha

India here we come...

Well we are all packed right now and ready to leave. I can't fully explain to you all what I am feeling right now. Maybe a little anxious, a lot excited and just can't wait for those dear children to run into our arms.

The Lord has taught me a lot about myself in this journey though and I can't wait to share with you all, the amazing things that the Lord has done in my heart. Today I was thinking about the verse in Jeremiah 29:11-13 which says, For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you, You will seek Me and find me when you seek Me with all of your heart... This is such a neat verse to me of complete trust and humbleness before the Lord. I am looking forward to that being played out. He only knows the plans that He has placed before us, but in all of this we must run to the throne of Jesus and surrender our lives to Him.

Well I update you all more as we enter into India. I love you all and thank the Lord for the love that I have felt in the last few months.