It has been refreshing to spend time with old friends and mentors as we begin our time in Brazil. It is easy to get hung up on all the stuff we are trying to learn and begin to feel very inadequate. That is because we are inadequate. What was so encouraging was to hear him preach out of 2 Tim 1, on how the gospel is worth it. How it is God that works in us, and His Spirit that enables us to be useful. It is simply that we recognize our inadequacy more as we are trying to feel useful in a new culture and learning a new language. It must be God it will never be us. If he hadn’t called us this would be a waste of time. Praise Him that we become more sure every day that He has called us here. He is worth it, the gospel is worth it.
Great blogging! I'm thrilled to hear how you are doing. I received your packet in the mail, thanks!
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Godspeed!
Your big bro
looking forward to spending more time with you guys! Was such a blessing to have you - sorry I was so limited with what I could do this time. I write this as you should be arriving in Iguassu. My prayers are with you. Let the adventure begin!!!
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