clothe yourselves with love.

By: Shaila on 3:45 PM

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**so i have been trying to post pictures on here for the last 30 minutes because we are at a retreat center at Lake Malawi, and the internet is wireless and is suppose to be fast (which is relative). I have tried and its just not going to work, sorry. my teammate has posted some on facebook, so those of you who have that or have access to it, you may be able to see them.**

This weekend has been really refreshing. We have been able to meet some incredible missionaries that serve here in different parts of Malawi. We have also had electricity, running water, and meals cooked for us. Not to mention, lots of great prayer time. Its a really nice resort too, but honestly, i miss our little Malawian home back in Thyolo. 

I just wanted to write this blog for two reasons: one was to put pictures up, but that wont be happening. but i wanted to tell you about an opportunity i had the other day. 

  The other day, the girls that usually hang out around our house were there as usual, so i decided to take a markers and paper out and color with them. After coloring a while, they brought another girl up, she was the smallest and shyest of the group. Her dress was ripped on the complete left side and under the armpit on the right. so i asked her if i could sew it, and she nodded yes. she stood there and i was able to hold her in my arms and sew her dress. i was able to love on her and pray for her, while she stood silent and patient. i then used a button that was just for looks and sewed it for her, so that her dress would button properly. after about 5 minutes, her dress was whole again. i buttoned the new button, and turned her around to make sure it was complete. she walked away and as she turned the corner, a huge grin swept across her face. 

   This moment was one of the most special moments this far. it was special because i felt as though i had the opportunity to be used by God and that this girl walked away with a whole dress and could feel beautiful. every girl, young and old, deserves that. they deserve to feel beautiful and to feel loved. i felt as though i played a part in both of those that day. also, i feel as though God does the same thing in our lives. He picks us up, worn and tattered and mends us together, He makes us whole again. He makes us feel loved and beautiful. A verse comes to my mind:

Colossians 3:12-14

-Read it. It talks about clothing ourselves with tenderhearted mercy, humility, gentleness, and patience. verse 14 states, above all clothe yourselves with love.