When God placed India on my heart I thought it had to be a mistake. I wasn't enthused about the triple digit weather and the fact it wasn't the continent I had a heart for (Africa.) And then when I found out that we would be working with Sarah's Covenant Home, I got scared. I have never had the heart for children with special needs, though I wish I did. But out of obedience, I came. And what a blessing it has already been.

First off, the weather has been beautiful here in Southern India, better than in the states. When we first toured SCH, I was intimated. Anxious even. I have almost no experience with children with special needs. I didn't know how I would get through the week. I prayed a lot asking God to take away my fear and replace it with love.

I know I'm here for a reason, so I asked God to use me.

Yesterday was our first time volunteering at SCH and God answered my prayers. I was no longer afraid. I gained a genuine care for these children and realized God was right when He spoke to me; these kids are his children too. He sees them no differently so neither should we. I also found myself getting disappointed because a lot of our tasks are organizing and cleaning. "I want to share Jesus with people, God!" is what I said. But blessing this amazing Christian ministry and giving them much needed help is what God obviously wants us doing.

No matter what it happens to be, I'll be content knowing this may be what God brought our team to India for. As long as you're in God's will and are willing for Him to use you though you may have different expectations, nothing else matters.