As the months literally seem to fly by, I stand in awe of the Lord's eternal and very real presence in my life. God has placed some of the most amazing people in my path to live with, pray for me and encourage me along the way to the mission field. Some times it feels like no one really cares, then all of a sudden people just seem to pop out of nowhere asking me about going to France. In addition, I seem to have made some terrific connections to people in France; my Christian network over there has vastly expanded. Exactly when is the big question of the moment...there seem to be a few huge hurdles, mainly financial and otherwise, for which I can already see God's hand in action. I totally trust in the Lord for provision (I am definitely not sitting back, twittling my thumbs and waiting for it to fall from the sky--I simply trust that as long as I am in his will and obedient to his calling on my life, he will provide!)
Another amazingly fun task at the moment is planning a trip to the Biblical sites of Greece & Turkey...not sure just when or how long, but it will definitely be informative and fun! I will NOT be like any other huge tour...one of true significance and cultural exploration! I can't wait to return to Turkey, I have been away from this lovely country way too long and am longing to visit new sites such as Athens, Corinth, Patmos and the like! I guess my Ancient Turkish history class will really pay off soon!
Stop by Living Word bookstore for your Christmas wrapping...every Friday & Saturday beginning with 'Black Friday' the day after thanksgiving. Donations will go to CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship), a local ministry as well as to a fund set aside for my relocation to France to begin missions! I am going to miss seeing all my friends from the Coulee region, but am looking forward to serving the Lord in France! Isn't it fun that my middle name René which literally means 'born again' in French--and the fact that I was 'born again' in France! I have always said that God has such a wonderful sense of humor where I am concerned! The day is quickly closing in on the return to the Land of my 'rebirth.' Who knows it my be in time to actually celebrate my birthday or a little later? I am trying to take it all one day at a time!
I am working on making every minute count as I seek the Lord earnestly. I praise the Lord daily for calling on my life, his daily guidance and answers to prayers! He is so amazing! I want to thank all of you who care enough to check out my blog, and who pray for me and encourage me. We are all blessed to be a blessing...that is what you are to me! May the Lord continue to bless and encourage you as well! I can not do any of what I do with out the Lord's love, strength and guidance--I strive to glorify the Lord in all I do.
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