That was the prayer request that I wrote down that Mila shared with me in Sunday School last fall. After class I asked her if she has anyone meeting with her for discipleship. I knew she was the only one of the adolescents who has professed their faith in Jesus and been baptized, so I has assumed that she had someone. She told me that the girl who previously met with her before was not able to this year, and she had noted how it was affecting her. Long story short, I said I would be very happy to.

Now, every other week Mila and I are getting together and we are currently reading though the book Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller. I have really enjoyed discussing it with Mila, getting to know her more, and even being challenged myself in ways to grow in my relationship with God. I know that these are essential years. Mila is 15 years old which reminds me the decision I made at 14 years old -- I was going to live in Spain one day. 

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Brooke's decision came to fruition: she now lives and serves in Spain! This story is just one of the many connections Brooke is able to make as a missionary. Through one one one conversations and genuine friendship, God is using Brooke as one way to answer Mila's prayer.

Sometimes this is all it takes, a person mature in faith spending quality time with a person hungry for more. 

In what small way can you influence those around you for the gospel?

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