Pulling Teeth

I forgot just how hard teaching Rut (1st phase) is! Besides the last two weeks of January I haven’t taught Rut for six months. (I was gone for three and then we didn’t have anyone in Rut when I got back until January.) I only had one girl for the two weeks and she loves talking and sharing which makes things so much easier and more fun.

When I returned to work this week, I had two new girls in Rut and I taught them twice on Monday, Bible study and a therapeutic workshop over our philosophy. Oh if it wasn’t for my one girl who likes to talk I think I would have cried. I thought to myself, “How did I do this before?” I have had groups of 5 girls all staring at me as if I was an alien and somehow I made it through and got through to them. I just don’t remember how.

I know part of it is I’m just rusty and have to get back into my first phase groove and most importantly to be even more in prayer for these times with the girls. My boss has liked how I have handled the group before so there’s something in me that can do it. I just hope it shows up before Monday.

Today I did get to spend some time with them after lunch during our free time and was able to get to know them some more and it’s only day 2 for me and I’ll have some more chances to get to hang out with them this week. Please pray for me as I learn how to get through to them; as I learn what excites them; as I teach them about Jesus’ amazing love for them; and as I build the relationship with them. Also pray that the Lord will give me strength, patience and endurance as I teach especially if they just sit there and stare at me and while I get back into the groove. Thanks so much for your prayers. They do make a difference!