Missionary Report by A2L Ambassador Marisa Peterson

I’ve been a missionary off and on for years and I’ve always known that God was calling me to the nations. After meeting so many precious people in the different villages and experiencing God’s miracles, healing, and so many salvations, I know I must go back! Now that I’ve seen the needs, I can’t look away! I looked into so many big brown eyes- eyes that said so much through them; eyes that held pain, sorrow; hunger and thirst for the heavenly Father; eyes that needed a touch from God! Every person was unique and special to me.

As I reflect and look through the hundreds of photos I took, I remember each one that received salvation, clothes, shoes, a miracle, a healing, even a simple hug that seemed to mean the world to them. The fact that God allowed and trusted me and you to be His hands and feet overwhelmed me so much! The fact that He entrusted us with His precious ones! I watched over and over what a simple word of encouragement can do, a genuine hug, a smile. I witnessed the generosity of people who literally have nothing, but would still manage to give something or pull out their chairs to offer to us somewhere to sit as we approached their homes to share the Gospel. I thank God for allowing me the opportunity through Alive2Love to serve the ones who have all but been forgotten! I look forward to going to the next level of my calling and as I step out of the boat in faith, I look forward to serving with each of you again and I am so thankful to have served with such an amazing group!

By Marisa Peterson

 

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