Yesterday I was on a boat trip with most of the guests. We went around all the bays of the local area, was so beautiful and was just so thankful to the Lord for it, was so peaceful and unspoilt creation, hard to describe. I couldn’t believe I would going on this trip many more times while I was out here, this was going to be one day of work a week, amazing! I was like ‘ahh this is the life’ but honestly thought wow God you are so good to me.
Initially I found things hard out here, really missed home and people. Through this whole time I knew God’s real presence with me, I knew He had His hand on me and would help me through. In times of real struggles all I could do was look to God, there was no other option. In the Bible God tells us to expect trials and for these to be a time when we look to Him. Through these times I’ve known God’s faithfulness and love to me. I’ve really valued the support of my family, church family and friends in this time. At times I felt weak but felt a sense of strength from the Lord as knew people back home we’re praying for me.
1 Peter 1:6-7:
In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honour at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
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Hi Rach! I'm excited for you. It's making me think about wanting to go to Pakistan for longer on my next trip as I usually go there for a short time for a special 'prayer summit' with the local believers there. I pray you are daily anointed in the Spirit of God and His words overflow your thoughts and speech, and that you will impact many locals for Christ! Amen. Love Susanne
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