Sorry it's been awhile since my last update. There's been so much going on and I haven't had access to internet like I'd prefer. Over the next few posts, I'll update you on some amazing things the Lord is doing and has done in South Africa. I continue to be amazed at my experiences each day- both surprised at how much I don't know, how much I'm learning, and how privileged I am to be in South Africa doing ministry.
Let's be real… life isn't easy. The last 2 weeks have been REALLY DIFFICULT for me. There's been a lot of drama, everyone involved with Living Hope and King of Kings Baptist were on an emotional roller coaster with John's health, and I've had a lot of hard experiences (conflict, trouble) lately. Don't get me wrong; I'm still loving ministry here, but I've been faced with some situations that I'd rather avoid than deal with. God is teaching me trust, patience and His timing through it all. After talking to some trusted friends, I've been shown the reality of spiritual warfare right in front of my face. There are people here in South Africa that have become stumbling blocks for me; their attitudes and views of ministry have caused me much unnecessary questioning and pain. Satan has easily used their attitudes to get me down and shift my focus on too many occasions. Please pray against Satan's attacks and toward God's wisdom and guidance through adjusting to life here.
It's not like I can try to 'endure' life here and then hop on home to my 'life in America.' I'm planting roots here. Two years is enough time to make a new life, new friends, new ministry. So when things get tough here, I have to face them head on and not just 'wait it out' until I can escape. I've been here long enough (I'm at 30+ days now) that I'm seeing glimpses of reality and how hard life can and will be here. God has a great plan; I'm excited to see what that it and where that leads, but for now… it's hard.
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