As I stood on the platform, it really hit me. "How amazing," I thought, "I'm becoming a senior soldier in KENYA!!!!"
I really felt blessed to be in the house of the Lord in East Africa. Though it is just a cement block room, it is filled with glorious singing and joyful dancing.
I wore my white uniform with great pride. Even though, when I got home, it was dirty (of course!)
I gave a two minute testimony and, somehow, God gave me strength to keep the tears back as I looked into the deep eyes of the small children wearing ripped rags in the audience. I hope that all of them will come to find the Lord and become a soldier like I did.
May God bless all of you senior soldiers and lead you through the marvelous journey He has planned for you!!