Coffee & Cake

".......pray also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word."  Colossians 4:3

Since embarking on my journey with this business I seriously did not expect Father to open doors as quick as He has.  This is where I find myself completely humbled and also convicted of lacking zealous faith as I should.  Common now, we are talking about His plans in action via you and I.....where can it go wrong?

Once upon a time it was reckless abandonment to faith.  I share a common motivational quote with my fellow brothers and sisters, "where God leads you He sustains you...." and today was a "sustaining" experience for me.

Coffee and cake with a Muslim friend and dear sister was more than I expected.  Father is just amazing!!!!
Pampering *Shenaaz with spa treatments, in her own home, was a door wide open to be a friend, lend an ear and offer a few enlightening moments for her to remember until we meet again.
There's just so much that goes on behind that veil, I cannot begin to explain.  Beneath the piece of material that separates flesh from mankind is a normal human, woman, crying out for a friend, crying out for help.

Once, a non-Muslim man chatted to me about his dislike for women who covered themselves like "ninjas".  He said he refused to help them if they could not talk to him like a proper human instead of talking through their veils, covered and weird looking.

It hurts both ways for me.
For the man above, it hurts that he cannot see beyond religion.  He sees people through human eyes and not the Lord's.  
For the women, it hurts that they aren't seen for who they truly are, normal women who are just obeying religious customs.  

This is the beginning of my new season of unveiling what lies beneath.
Today, *Shenaaz cried out for a friend, a person she could simply share all her problems with.  She didn't need advice, she just needed two ears and two arms.  Listen and love.
My first lesson for ministering to Muslim women has begun.  To love beyond my own limits is an extension of Father's heart for this nation.

It's not easy having to say good-bye but we both look forward to our next coffee and cake date, along with some spa treatments.

I am grateful that the Lord opened a home for where His heart wants to manifest.

To Father be the glory......

Onward march!

*Name change for security reasons*