Since I am learning a new language, I often feel as though I don't have the words I need to describe what I need to say. But, there are times that even when I'm using my native tongue I can't seem to find the right words. This is one of those times.
A giant group of people just visited this place to sing and support this small and forgotten nation as they grieve and remember a horrible event in their history. Many times we thought the project was destroyed. Oh, but the Father does not put his children to shame. For a moment, I thought He might. He answered prayer after prayer and there were other times that he did not answer our prayers...He had something better in mind He opened doors, closed doors, and performed miracles in front of our eyes. Oh, how I wish I could explain everything.
Each concert was......magnificent. The men are incredibly talented, but even more than that they sang to the Great I AM. Everyone felt that.
On April 24th, all of us marched up the hill. We marched in solidarity, in unity, in remembrance, and in condemnation of genocide. It was a sight to behold as our massive group dressed in tuxedos and ladies dressed in black made the long march. It was an honor to stand with my brothers and sisters from home as we together stood with the local people. I won't ever forget it.
Before I came here, I learned a lot about persecution, faith, and boldness. But, now I've learned about it in a different way. I am living in the presence of true heroes. This crazy "tilt a whirl" ride is not over...it's only the beginning! We never intended to open this can of worms, but perhaps the Father did. We're learning who is really standing by our side and who has abandoned us. We are seeing walls come crashing down and realizing how high some other walls are.
I love those men. I love them because they came. Because they sang so beautifully. Because they prayed. Because they stood firm. And most of all because they fell in love with these people and this place. And for that....I am overcome with emotion. I am more proud than ever to be an Okie.
This project is complete but the work has just begun. Don't forget us...
2 comments:
Yesterday evening I told Julie that we needed to check your blog. I was right. Your beautiful account of the past week was there! Your words are tugging at me to learn more... not just factually but spiritually of the recent days. All I can says is "I can only imagine..." Mimi
Its amazing how God moves through His people. Even when we think things are falling apart, God moves. Even when things don't go according to OUR plan, God moves. I'm so thankful that things went well for the Singing Men and all the those involved in their trip to Armenia.
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