We are once again in AWE of God. We went to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Alcohol/Drug Abuse Center last night. We met several of the people "in charge". Just before we met with the kids, Ed (whom I thought was the director - and now not real sure of his title) asked "shall we have a prayer?". Yes! I was just thinking the same thing. Ed prayed...... we knew this was all of God!!!
Four girls that we had been seeing at the JDC came in and one new young man. Some of the kids we were expecting were not there afterall (hadn't been accepted at the Treatment Center). One little gal was "plucking her eyebrows". !!!! Oh well, I think they were so glad to be able to do something like that again that it just felt good to have some freedoms. (There are 14 kids at the center - our Bible Study is optional for them).
Anyway....we went through our Bible Verse - Psalm 37:5.....talked about it. I shared some thoughts that I had had on my walk that morning...... And then we gave the story of Abraham's servant going for a wife for Isaac. This was a good lesson to discuss following God's guidance --- and how He WILL guide you. We also talked about the fact that God can use even jail for your good.....and so they should take this opportunity to allow these people to help them in their struggle with alcohol. After singing a little chorus: When I am afraid, I will trust in you.... the young man had tears in his eyes. He said it made him sad.....
When we were finished (and ready to leave) Ed informed us that this was the 1st EVER Bible Study in the Treatment Center. The Director (not Ed) is Traditional Lakota --- however, she felt that a Bible Study would be good for the kids. IS THAT A GOD THING OR WHAT ?????
We have had talks with our Pastor Tom, Ed (last night), Pastor Mike of First Assembly of Valentine ----- we are just "laying some love" on these kids and that is so good for them. And so that too is of God --- giving us that ability to love them and to let it show---- and to have them accept us and our love.
This group of young people will be there for the next 45 days. Then where they go will (I think) depend on how this treatment went for them....and how they accepted the treatment.
We know and you know that prayer is THE most important thing any of us can do. We can't thank you enough for your prayers!!! KEEP IT UP!!! God hears and He is answering in such awesome ways. :-) Pray too that the other 9 +- kids will want to come and hear what we have to share with them.
Gary and Barb
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When kids feel lost, alone, and without purpose, and prayer time is an option, I encourage you in your prayer time to focus on the attributes of God and to praise Him for who He is. Praise Him that He is loving, in control, forgiving, that He created the world, that He provides us with our daily needs-food, water, etc. somehow, after a "season of praise" the focus shifts towards where God can be glorified in all situations, in all places. Praise always puts all my problems in perspective!
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