Testimony by Inna Tsema, Missionary

Every day I look back, and am still amazed at what God has been doing in my life. I still remember those prayers of me crying out to God, asking Him for an opportunity to serve Him somehow. God heard my prayers, and called me to follow Him. One Saturday I was sitting in the kitchen at home, listening to Radio MV. There was someone testifying about India and the GWP Missionary Bible School, and saying that God is calling young people to do His work. I felt like that was God speaking to me. I remember feeling so unworthy, but so ready to leave everything behind, and follow Jesus.

That was my first step of faith. I went to bible school without having all the finances, but knowing 100 percent that it was Gods will for me to be there. So every month, I would wait on God to provide the finances for me. It wasn’t easy, but God always came through. There were times when extra money appeared in my wallet out of nowhere, when I checked my bank account, and there would be money on there that I didn’t have before. I would look at the transactions to see where it came from, and it didn’t say anything at all. For God nothing is impossible. He always provided for me, even if it meant putting the money into my bank account Himself.

In bible school the time came to decide what to do after. I had no idea where God would lead me next. But then He eventually revealed it to me. India. Soon enough, I was in the car driving from the airport to the orphanage. My prayers were becoming reality. I still remember the night we got there, with all the kids running out of the orphanage, saying hello to us, and telling us their names. I had no idea what was ahead, and how much of an impact this place would make on my life.

India is the place God baptized me with the Holy Spirit, which is something I am so grateful for. Before, I would pray and pray, but wouldn’t receive it. But He is faithful, and always keeps His promises. I know now that God has his own plan and timing for everything, only so that His glory can be revealed for everyone to see.

India taught me how much we all are in need of Gods wisdom. We really can’t do anything without Him. There would be situations with the kids when I had no idea what to do. The normal thing to would be to punish, but after praying and asking for Gods wisdom in a situation, He would show me that sometimes, we need to show Gods love, patience, and forgiveness. Later on I could see how it softened some of the kids closed up, and hardened hearts.

It’s amazing to see the growth of the children and the church in India, God is definitely doing His work. Those chain prayers, fasts, and time we put into this place wasn’t for nothing. It was an honor to be a part of it. India was the biggest blessing, and I am hoping and praying He gives me another opportunity to come back again. I just thank God that He gave me a new life. A life of serving Him, a life with abundance. It’s more than I could ever ask for.