He Counts The Stars

      While in Togo this past summer we spent a few days in a town called Atakpame’. This is the town where God gave me the vision of Holy Ghost fire raining from the clouds and revival spread through the town. (I wrote about it one of my blogs. Here’s the link: http://brandismission.blogspot.com/2014/07/where-is-their-shepherd.html)   Our hotel was on a mountain and overlooked the town below. I described the night scene as a sea of stars. The town below was lite by small lights through out the village that reminded me of such. While praying over the city below those "stars" began to represent lost souls in the city, and it was more than I could count. This night turned out to be the most treasured and important night of my time in Togo. I will never forget the vision God gave me or that sea of stars. 
     A few weeks ago we had a guest preacher and He quoted a verse that sent chills down my spine. I guess you could call it an “epiphany” or an  “AH HA” moment. Either one, it was a moment I’ll never forget. A moment God put together months in advance after praying and travailing for the city on the balcony of the Roc Hotel in Atakpame'. I’ve said often that I never prayed for somewhere as hard as I prayed for Atakpame’ that night. I don’t know what it was about that city that captivated me, but what an amazing time with God I had there. The verse that preacher read was Psalms 147:4 “He counts the number of the stars and knows them by name.” and BOOM. I was immeditaly taken back to the balcony of that hotel overlooking the “sea of stars below". God amazes me how He works. That verse tells me that God knows exactly where each and every one of those "stars", or souls, are. He created them! He knows them by name! God hasn't forgotten about them. They will be taken care of. The souls in that river of stars in Atakpame' are in God's hands. 
     I'm still amazed by this verse and how perfectly it fits for my experience in Atakpame'. God will do amazing things in Atakpame' and through out Africa. Revival is coming. In Jesus name! Ready to get back and be apart of it all!

Happy New Years everyone! Thank you for following my missions journey. Praying 2015 will find me back in Africa or heading back soon. Love you all! 

Until next time, 
Brandi Young

Remember, God created you. Yes, YOU. He formed you with His very hands. He knows your name, and knows exactly where you are right now. He's got everything under control. :) 



Atakpame' at night. "A Sea of Stars" 

Atakpame' in early morning.