Please Pray for My Students

Vicky

Vicky entered the camp as a very unwilling participant. I believe she only came to see one of her friends. Every day, we asked each student to write down some thoughts in a booklet, and Vicky would write how boring the camp was because she couldn't find her friend. She protested lunch time prayers and also declared herself an adamant believer in the family's idol worship. The first few days, she seemed reluctant or scared to come talk to me, and as a result, I didn't really see any opportunities to share the gospel with her. However, slowly the Lord worked in Vicky's life, transforming her heart. Thursday night, we visited her family at their home, where all seemed well on the surface. We entered to the very common sight of an idol, to be welcomed by the family. The family seemed very normal, mother, father, baby sister, and grandparents living there. Everyone seemed happy. However, the next day when one of my Taiwan co-worker partners finally was able to have a deep converstaion with her, she revealed some pretty serious family problems. Vicky returned the next day for the optional Saturday program. Observing her body language showed her slightly bored at times while many game testimonies, other times it showed her intently listenting. Finally, when the altar call began, she had to make a decision, turn her live over to God, or continue along her current path. I don't know what God used from us that spoke to her, but she was visibly moved and touched during the altar call. That same Taiwanese co-worker and I were both crying and pleading with God in the back for her to make the right decision. The first call goes by, no response from her. The second, still nothing. Near the end of the third, she finally raises her hand, ever so hesitantly. My partner and I both start crying heavily, continuously repeating "Thank you God". We had just seen a miracle transformation and one more sheep return to the shepherd. Despite her acceptance in Christ, she still faces a very challenging road. Her family problems still exist and their reaction to her new found faith is unknown. I ask everyone who reads this to pray for her. Pray that the seed we planed and sprouted will not be stolen by Satan's temptations. Pray that Vicky would grow to be a strong Christian, spreading the love of God to the village, that it may spread like wildfire. Pray for her protection and family problems. Thank you God for this wonderful miracle You've let me witness.