Okay... so no that I have babbled on.. here is what I think... I know.. you are really excited... and you should be.... lol......
First, I am not lame! I am REALLY cool! Just ask my 5th graders! So, those of you who agreed with the statement earlier... I stick my tongue out at you!
Second, God is awesome! It seems like he is teaching us something new every week, while at the same time giving us opportunities to minister everywhere we turn. I am REALLY proud of Kristy, because, unlike me, she has done a lot better job of learning those lessons from God and taking full advantage of those ministry opportunities. I unfortunately seem to be fighting God every second and thinking too much about all the "chores" I have to get done! However, bare with me a little, I am working on it! God definitely knew what he was doing when he gave me Kristy! Its funny, I thought God was giving her to me, to take care of her. However, it seems more like God really gave her to me, to take care of me! BUT THERE IS NO WAY I WILL EVERY ADMIT THAT TO ANYONE!!! Oh... and don;t tell Kristy!
Currently, Kristy feels like God is teaching her about how our life now affects our eternal lives in heaven. She is really focusing on how important it is to "set you mind on treasure in heaven, not on treasures of this world". Moreover, how important it is to REALLY live for God every single second of every day!
As for me... God is really asking me to focus on one verse: 2 Cor.10:5 - We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. I have read this many many time before, and really skipped over it. However, for the past two weeks God has brought me back to this verse. I keep asking myself, "What would it look like if I made every one of my thoughts captive to Christ?". What if? Humm...
Well.. more on that later.... I don't yet know what God is telling me, but hopefully, I will figure it out soon!
Third, Cambodia life is.... humm... the best way to put it is different. I know that sounds completely stupid and is common sense, but really. Life here is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. However, God is really teaching Kristy and I something amazing through this idea of life being different. When we first got here we REALLY felt like we had to trust God more, because everything was different and new. However, now after 8 or so months, things have changed. Now don't get me wrong, we don't live in the comforts we used to, but we do have our routines, favorite restaurants, friends and work. And just last night we were talking about how we don't feel like we are having to trust God as much anymore. The more we talked about it, the more we felt God trying to tell us that trusting Him SHOULD not be based on experiences. Trusting Him should be based on our love for Him wherever we are at! Moreover, it is a daily decision we have to make in both the comfortable times and the times of struggles.
Talk about kick in the rear! We are still sore... he he! But really! Doesn't it seem rudimentary to be learning about trusting God!
It is getting hotter and hotter everyday here! April is the supposed to be the hottest month, and we are definitely a little nervous about it. Please pray that we can survive 24/7 sweating!
Forth, we would like to thank you for all your prayers for our landlords! This past week we have been having more opportunities to hang out with them than in the past. Last we Kristy invited them over for an "American Breakfast". I fried up some bacon, and then played computer games with one of the boys, while Kristy and Sotheary cooked french toast, eggs, and juices.It was really amazing watching Kirsty just talk with Sotheary! It was my first glimpse of relationship ministry! Praise God! Then, during the actual eating part, were able to just fellowship with them , and it was amazing! No agendas, no bias, no religious bickering, just wholesome fellowship! It was incredible. Today, we went over to give their sons a birthday gift (we have to buy both boys a gift or one will get sad) and the invited us to lunch next weekend and to a formal gathering at their work... Talk about God opening doors! Please continue to pray for them, that we can minister to them in a way that they cannot deny the love of Christ!
This is the whole meal! Obviously, it was difficult to keep the young one away from snacking! Even computers games didn't do it!
Kristy and Sotheary Cooking! Thank goodness I wasn't in the way! I was a little nervous, because they were chatting so much and not paying attention to the HOT!!!! food right next to them! I guess thats just the way of the WOMAN!
Kristy and Sopagna... They are sooo... scary!
Me and Sokvathana.... I know... I look scary!
The whole crew eating! It was such a blessing to us!
Finally, School is GREAT!
My fifth graders are doing amazing, and it feels like the year if flying by! I cannot believe it is already March! We have less than 3 months left! Its crazy! We have our "Formal Testing" coming up in a couple of weeks, so they are getting a little bit nervous! But I am certain they will do great! For all of you who were curious about my guitar playing, I have been playing every once in awhile for our morning devotions and my kids LOVE it! It is awesome for me because I get to practice and not feel ashamed of how poor I am!
Kristy is enjoying her 3 almost 4 year-olds. She always has stories for me everyday. They are always funny! She does have her rough spots, but MAN she is a good teacher! She will never say it herself, but she is doing great! You would all be proud of her! I am a little worried though, that she may steal her two Chinese twin girls! They are precious, and she LOVES them ALOT! I will keep an eye on that! And Robin... don't get excited about grandkids just yet!
Kristy and I are both REALLY enjoying our coaching! She is MUCH TOUGHER now, and I think she likes it better! I'm no longer the mean one! We are the MEAN TEAM!!! LOL! Just kidding! Kristy is being more stern, and I think the team is better for it! They have a game this week, so we will see how it goes!
WE TOTALLY MISS ALL OF YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU IN JUNE! HOWEVER, WE KNOW IT WILL BE HERE BEFORE WE KNOW IT!
Thank you so much for your support both financially and through prayers! We REALLY could not be here if it weren't for you guys! You have been a blessing to us beyond anything we can imagine! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Please continue to team with us! We need you more than we even know.
WE LOVE YOU AND THINK OF YOU DAILY!
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