We’ve been in Peru for almost a year now. And we have learned so much! God has stretched us more this year than in our maybe our whole lives. We’ve had to learn to function in a new culture and a long way from what we’ve always known as home. God has been so faithful to us. So patient with us.
It’s so strange. We seem to always forget to important stuff. And then, God will show us again what we’ve known all along, but just let get out of view.
- That we’re his kids. And as our Father, he calls the shots.
- He wants us to spend time with him. By talking to him. And reading the letters he wrote us.
- We’re supposed get a long with eachother and love eachother, especially our brothers and sisters.
- We’re supposed to be at work. But not just any work, the work he asks us to do daily.
That’s why we’re here. To know him. To obey him. God did not send us here to save Peru. He sent us here to . . . . well, obey Him. And today that might mean letting a fellow missionary stay at our house. Or spending time with kids selling on the street. Or spending hours reading his word. Or shedding tears praying for those around us who need him.
That’s liberating! Freedom. That our Father is calling the shots . . . . and that our job is to be with him and obey him! That’s life!
Thanks for the reminder. I was starting to think it was all about conjugation. Language School is going well for us. It is spiritual enfasis week here. A pastor from The US VI is here.