We have returned from our wild adventure to the far east. Jet lag to and from China is a bear. I've been home for 3 days now and I have yet to sleep more than 4 hours. I'm hoping it gets better tonight because I'm functioning less efficiently than I should.
It's strange to be back. I feel like I'm between worlds. Part of me is here and part of me is there. I'm still processing everything from the trip. This is going to be a long process. As our time in China unfolded, we realized that God was only revealing the next step as it became necessary. Nothing has changed. He is still doing that. The next step for us is to get out of debt. We have found that it is very difficult to go into missions when you have financial obligations at home. However, we still have very few answers as to what and when in regard to our ministry and yet, we don't feel like one second of this trip was wasted. Some purpose was served-we just can't see it.
I want to say that we have met some of the most incredible people during the last month-people who have a heart for God. They took us in and made us family immediately. They are generous and loving and we hope to see them again. Whether that's in China, the U.S., or heaven, we don't know, but we will never forget them!
I don't think you can imagine how big of a step it is for a family to go abroad and live. Missions requires a very special kind of faith-faith in God, faith in your supporting churches, faith in yourself. Please pray for those that give up so much to advance the kingdom. It isn't enough to put a few bucks in the plate when you hear a presentation on missions. It really takes serious prayer covering also. Please lift these courageous people up. Also, please pray for China. What a wonderful place and how much God loves the people there! The Gospel is spreading like wildfire throughout the country. Praise God! Please pray for us as we take the next step. And wait to discover the step after that.
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