From young girls to the elederly, women are often seen walking bent over under the weight of heavy loads strapped onto their heads. (photo by Henry Coates)
A passage in Luke recounts the story of a woman entering the synagogue while Jesus was teaching (Luke 13:10-17). “She was bent over and could not straighten up at all” the text states. “When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, ‘Woman you are set free from your infirmity.’ Then He put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.”
The miracle stories in Scripture come to life for me in
Kenya. When the burdens of traveling all day for water, the pains of hunger, and the limitations of illiteracy are lifted, I often witness Kenyan’s straightening up and praising God.
I am grateful to serve with CWSEA which participates in God’s work by partnering with communities to lift burdens. To learn a bit more about the work I am a part of in Kenya, please watch this 4 minute video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWMsuwmbgHA
Posted on February 28th, 2009 by Nancy
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