Lisa Cooper
Two years ago I began to question why I do what I do. Is the work I’m doing really making a difference? I guess we all question our life’s purpose at some point.
Organizing a medical clinic has gotten increasingly difficult. It’s as if Kenya doesn’t want us there. The cost of the FREE clinic has gotten to be quite expensive. The stress of getting the medications into the country is real. The partnership with Nairobi City County doesn’t feel like a partnership at all. Everything is a challenge and a fight.
I prayed two years ago that God would confirm to me that doing the clinic in Kenya was actually helpful. I watched and waited for His confirmation. There were many people who came to the clinic that year with special needs which was very moving. We were able to help many with small medical needs, but I didn’t leave with the confirmation I was looking for. Of course it’s a good thing, but was it really impacting eternity? Should we be doing something else with our time and resources?
During this year’s trip, the Lord daily revealed to me that it is not about the organizing of the American teams, or getting the medication in country, or the healing of the person who needed medication to feel better. Although all of these things are life changing and serve a purpose, they are just a manifestation of the greater purpose. It’s not the clinic at all, it’s what happens before a person steps foot into the clinic.
During our trip this year, 108 people were added to the Kingdom of Christ.
- 108 people in one room is a lot of people.
- 108 people working together can conquer the world.
- 108 children in one place can bring so much joy and laughter it sounds like chaos.
- 108 people accepted the Lord one on one with a fellow believer holding their hand.
“I was able to serve in the evangelism tent where we prayed with people before they went into the clinic. The young man I was working with would ask people if they were born again or not. I was surprised at their candor in the answers they gave. He would also ask them if they had any questions about God. That opened up great opportunities to bring in the Scriptures. Over a two day period, everyone that answered no received Christ before they entered the clinic. “ – Daniel Thrower (Pastor Hope Church South Carolina)
I am overwhelmed with the Lord in all the right ways. I do love that the Lord gives us the confirmation we ask for even if we have to wait a little while to get it. I’m so thankful that I am allowed to work with World Hope. What a privilege! Because of the Lord’s confirmation, I’m ready to start planning 2026.
Blessings
Lisa Cooper
Director of Operations for World Hope