Paths...
When I think back over this past year, I really don't remember when Columbia came into the picture....a word here, an invitation there until it just came to be...I was planning on going to Ecuador with Compassion or Taiwan with another ministry...or even was invited to go to Uganda with still yet another group or Thailand with still another group or simply stay at home and visit with my neighbors...but Columbia came together as if it was "planned"....which of course it was...the others still went ahead...but without my presence but with others whose plan it was...
We, as a family, have supported Samaritans Purse for years and filled a multitude of Christmas boxes as well as other projects that are part of this ministry...grass roots projects...those which fill the spiritual and physical needs of people...the fundamental purpose of Samaritans Purse...Going in Jesus' name....
But going and handing out boxes was a dream way out there in left field...for others to do ...but God changed that into reality...planning all along to add it to my life if I were obedient to his call...to meet others who lives would be impacted as well...He formed the perfect group, the perfect country...for each of us...gave us the perfect weather, the great leaders...gave each of us stories to recount...the pictures to remember...
We may never meet again this side of glory, but we each person was touched with eternity in a new fresh way...whether in our lives or those we met...the smiles, the tears, the surprises, the prayers, the friendships, the care...boxed into a gift to each...given for enrichment of our lives..
Thank YOU for this journey...this path in which You planned for each...each day was a blessing...
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.—PSALM 18: 30
Psalm 40:5 Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.
Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him.—1 CORINTHIANS 7: 17 ESV"
"Hi - I'm reading "Jesus Always (with Bonus Content): Embracing Joy in His Presence" by Sarah Young and wanted to share this quote with you.
"June 16 I HAVE GOOD INTENTIONS FOR YOU. They may be radically different from what you hoped or expected, but they are nonetheless good. I am Light; in Me there is no darkness at all. So look for My Light in all your circumstances. I am abundantly present in your moments. Your assignment is to be open to Me and My ways with you. Sometimes this requires relinquishing things you had planned or dreamed. You need to remember and wholeheartedly believe that My way is perfect, no matter how hard it is. I am a shield for all who take refuge in Me. When you’re feeling afflicted or afraid, come to Me and say: “Lord, I take refuge in You.” I don’t shield you from things I intend for you to deal with, for you have an important part to play in this world. However, I protect you from more dangers and troubles than you can imagine. So make every effort to live the life I have assigned to you. Do this in joyful dependence on Me, and your soul will be richly satisfied."
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