Amazing Grace

We are on our final build day. So far our team of 25 has built 24 homes. The recurring sentiment from the families is one of deep gratitude. Despite their living situations and lack of income/resources, the El Salvadoran families have taught us how resourceful they are. They have faced much adversity and still their countenance is one of JOY.


Last night while I was sleeping , the Lord provided a picture to me of a broken chain which was accompanied by the Hymn, Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone). I pondered on this the whole night.


[Verse 3]
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

[Chorus]
My chains are gone, I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace


It reminded me of one of the home owners, Dasye. She shared that she had been praying for years in Jesus’ name for a new home. She said to us “When I ask the Lord for things in faith, then I believe that God will bring the miracle. You need to ask in God’s name.”

We all need to believe and ask for things in Jesus Name! God is faithful and so we must be, too.


Sheema