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it is happening<br />

Then he met two new boys who were enrolled in a GFA<br />

Bridge of Hope center nearby. They befriended him, even though<br />

he was an angry child. He asked his mother if he could go to the<br />

center too, so she enrolled him.<br />

The changes in Isar were swift and dramatic. His parents<br />

didn’t hear complaints about his negative behavior anymore. Isar<br />

made many friends and learned to respect his parents and his elders.<br />

His whole nature and attitude changed.<br />

Spiritual Lessons<br />

One of the most amazing things to hear about is how God<br />

is revealing Himself to these children. As they hear the Word of<br />

the Lord and encounter His love at the centers, the Holy Spirit<br />

works in the hearts of these young ones, showing them God’s<br />

faithfulness. It is beautiful to see children offer up their prayers<br />

to the Lord and to witness their joy at His amazing responses.<br />

Rinvi is a perfect example. This young girl was more interested<br />

in hearing about Jesus than in playing games. She would<br />

remember the details of all the stories she heard.<br />

Her grandfather, who lived with her family, could <strong>no</strong>t see.<br />

They had tried everything they could, including an operation, but<br />

<strong>no</strong>thing helped. Then one day Rinvi remembered a story about a<br />

blind man whom Jesus healed. Because of this, she believed the<br />

Lord was also able to heal her grandfather.<br />

When she got home that day, she boldly told her grandfather<br />

that the Lord was able to heal him. Then she asked him to close<br />

his eyes, and she prayed for him to be healed. As she prayed, he<br />

regained his eyesight.<br />

After this miracle, Rinvi’s faith began to grow. One day she<br />

was stuck at the GFA Bridge of Hope center because of heavy<br />

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