While in the bush, I read through my journal over the past year. It is amazing to see just how much I’ve grown and changed since I’ve been here. It was also interesting to see again and again the lessons/themes that the Lord has been teaching me over the year. A few verses stuck out, I’ve written them several times in my journal. Each verse has meant a lot to me during this time. I’ll list the verses below:
“Be clear-minded in everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.” 2 Timothy 4:5
“My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish His work”… John 4:34
These two verses above are helpful for my work. Even when you are in the midst of a situation, you can take things for granted, lose focus, and getted bogged down with other distractions. These verses remind me why I am here, what my purpose is, where my priorities lie.
“In repentance and rest is your salvation; in quietness and trust is your strength”
Isaiah 30:15
“Rejoice in the Lord always; I will say it again, Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable- if there be any moral excellence and if there is any praise, dwell on these things. Do what you learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you”. Philippians 4:4-9
This verse helps me to remember to give God thanks along with my requests. The Lord gives me peace that guards my heart and my mind.
Prayer requests:
We are in the recruitment stage of the cs program, so please pray for us as we review tons of resumes for 9 full-time supervisors.
Please continue to pray for Charles and the SP team in Congo.
Praise:
I’ll be home for a month two weeks from tomorrow (Sunday)! Praise God. I’m so ready.
