I step off the low class
train, encountering a world like never before, a place of utter darkness, woe and doom. Shiva, the Hindu god of death reigns over this city. The stench of filth penetrates the air; poverty and sickness
make for an austere welcome. Small street children glare with wide eyes. There is an acute darkness that looms in the air. The very
ground I walk on seems to be cursed. I enter the gates of hell. Varanasi, India
I tremble as I touch the small dirty hand stretched before me, dark and beautiful. "Grace, God's grace over you, Beloved!" My heart burns for this nation. I feel the Father's mighty hand of love place in my heart a holy ambition to shine with the light and love of Christ among these people.
I am at the frontline of battle, armed for war. Both hands soaked with the scarlet blood of Calvary. An invisible host of warring angles are marching all around proclaiming, "Glory, ♫ glory ♪ to God in the highest!" I step forward, my feet shod with the shoes of the gospel of peace. Not I, but Christ in me speaks with the double-edged, fiery Sword of the Spirit coming out of my mouth, calling the Kingdom of Heaven to invade the gates of hell. All at once, the breath of heaven floods this darkest darkness ... shalom ... peace ... I have never experienced such peace, such power of the Holy Spirit as I feel at this moment in the darkest place I've ever been.
L.O.V.E.
L.I.F.E.
"Jesus Christ brings life to the dead."
-my account of Varanasi, India Summer 2013
Operation World says this place, "represents the most
intense concentration of unevangelized people and groups in the WORLD, and
thereby is THE GREATEST MISSION CHALLENGE."
Our Mission- This fall 2014 I endeavor to take this holy
ambition and put it into action as I move to Nepal. I will also be working in India and Bangladesh. The
TASK lay before me, to
love courageously all we encounter with a
Christ-likeness. I go to feed the hungry, to heal the sick, to care for
the distressed, to set the captive free, to bind up the broken-hearted.
Partner for the Kingdom Sake- I am seeking a
team of people who will be willing to faithfully cover me
with PRAYER as I endeavor to shine for Christ among the darkness. I
invite you to partner with me as I "Go"; whether it be through
prayer or financial support.
Make check out to "Oasis Church"
(Memo: "Holly Liedstrand")
Address: 1008
Biltmore Ave. Lynchburg,
VA 24502
I pray for you, my dear friend, asking that our Father
bless you, keep you and clearly reveal how he would have you partner in this
global expedition.
May the GRACE and PEACE of Christ be with you,
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