This month has been exactly what I've needed. Living Hope ended work mid-December and the church closed 'regular' ministry as well. I've rested and read and recouped for 2 full weeks. I'm back at work now, but with a new perspective and much needed reflection.
Here are some highlights from December:
. Finished a week of Holiday Club with the children and teens of Capricorn - the equivalent to VBS in difficult conditions.
. Got to spend time with some children of Capricorn Community Church as I took them shopping for gifts for their parents.
. Christmas: in the heat of summer, very un-commercialized Christmas season, Church on Christmas morning - Meagan preached! Enjoyed meals with a few South African families who invited me over.
. REST! Days where I didn't set an alarm clock or have an agenda. Lots of time at the beach... and yes, I'm a little pink even with multiple applications of sun-screen.
. Time to pray and reflect and commit 2012 to the Lord! This year is going to continue with challenges and things to overcome, but we have a God who has already overcome!
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As I sought the Lord and dug into His Word over the break, I realized that I want to model Christ even more this year. This means getting my will and my mind in line with how Jesus modeled. Jesus' life was described in Luke 2:52 as this:"Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." I want to do likewise. This verse is my mantra this year!
1. I want God's wisdom. I don't know how to live here without Him.
2. I'm continuing my goal in stature - to run (not walk) a 5K this year (I got side-tracked by health issues last year). I want to grow in health!
3. And I need the favor of God and man here in South Africa!
So pray with me as I ask for wisdom, health and favor. Thank you for your support and for keeping up with this journey. I really do feel and see answers to your prayers!
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