We have a new family in our church. They are from Ukraine. The dad served as an interpreter for several of our church's mission teams to Ukraine. Today they are cleaning their new apartment and their 6 year old son, Daniel, is playing at our house (along with his new friend Darin and our kids).
Daniel doesn't speak English. He likes mac & cheese and hot dogs. He knows how to battle with a sword and shield. He even likes superhero capes. But he's been at it all afternoon and he seems to be wearing out.
Life lesson: A person can understand a lot of what goes on around him without understanding the language. He can even have some fun, but it sure does wear a body out.
We came home from our mission trip to Pine Ridge a few days ago because our funding came up short. I don't even know if I wrote that sentence right. Should it say...
We came home... because we didn't raise enough money.
We came home... because God didn't provide for our whole time there, or didn't want us there the whole time.
We came home... because people didn't give as God led. [Because I want you to keep reading, I'll suggest it's not this one.]
Whatever the case is, we don't really understand. Sometimes it feels like the life of faith and especially ministry is one in which we figure a lot of things out, but if we could just learn to listen to God's voice more and depend on circumstances a little less, it wouldn't wear us out so much.
Please pray that God will provide according to his will. Our hope is to return to lead the debriefing time at the end of the project, or sooner if...
we raise enough money,
God provides, and/or
God's people give as he leads.
We are seeing extra gifts come in so I am hopeful that at least we will return for debriefing. Thanks for your interest and if you're praying we're doubly grateful.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
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