Learning through trials

This post is one of the hardest I've written.  Sam and I have been missionaries here in Mexico City for nearly 24 years.  Overall we've had a wonderful time serving our Lord here.  Yes, there have been hard times in the ministry but the good times outweigh the bad by far.  Lately, however, we've been bombarded with discouragement.  It seemed like for awhile we were learning something bad every day.  I didn't want to answer the phone. (of course we did)  To say all this has worn us down would be an understatement.  But at the same time, we have been comforted from God's Word.

God is on His Throne and He is the only one that can save us!  Sometimes when Life is going good we forget who God is and who we really are.  We forget who to live for.  We forget who should truly be praised.   Pray for us as we continue to grow in showing God's love no matter what the circumstance.  Sam challenged our church from the Word on loving each other as God would even in the midst of a sticky situation.  Our mission hasn't changed, folks are still hurting and need a Savior.

Psalm 66:1-5  "Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth!  Sing about the glory of his name!  Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds! your enemies cringe before your mighty power.  Everything on earth will worship you; they will sing your praises, shouting your name in glorious songs."  Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people! "

God's deeds are awesome!  We remind ourselves everyday that God is good and He is in control. We as a church continue to be in a limbo state.  Our church meets in three homes on Sundays.  We look forward to the time when we are able to have our own place.  Please continue to pray for us and our church Nueva Vida en Cristo (New Life in Christ).