As I sit here, thinking of the clever things I could be posting here today to give you a "quick" update on things that were wonderfully glorious, as well as the saddest moments that took place, all I can really think of is how wonderful and faithful our Lord is to take care of us in ways that we could never imagine!
The ways that He provided for us this past year still bring me to tears as I think of the past year we had. How many changes that He brought us through, and we are smiling at the end of it all. Praising God at the end of the day and able to thank Him for what He and He alone is doing for us!
We can look back over the past year and see all the diffcult things that happened, but see how God's hand was in everything we did. Guiding and directing us every step of the way.
the words for the old hymn "He Leadeth Me" come to mind right now as I am writing this.
What a wonderfully blessed year we had and look forward to another year of what He has prepared for us!
Here are the words to the hymn I hope they touch you as they do me!
He leadeth me: O blessed thought!
O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whate'er I do, where'er I be,
still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.
Refrain
He leadeth me, he leadeth me,
by his own hand he leadeth me;
his faithful follower I would be,
for by his hand he leadeth me.
2
Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom,
sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,
by waters still, o'er troubled sea,
still 'tis his hand that leadeth me.
3
Lord, I would place my hand in thine,
nor ever murmur nor repine;
content, whatever lot I see,
since 'tis my God that leadeth me.
4
And when my task on earth is done,
when by thy grace the victory's won,
e'en death's cold wave I will not flee,
since God through Jordan leadeth me.
Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas!
It is the most wonderful time of the year. I love Christmas, the decorating, the baking, the hustle and bustle of things. But that is not what I love about Christmas. I love celebrating birthdays. And what a special birthday it is! We are celebrating Jesus birth! We are celebrating His life. His coming to earth to save us! I am humbled at the thought of a great mighty all powerful God humbling Himself into the form of a baby, helpless and totally dependent on a human. Sent here to show us how to love, to show us the true meaning of love. Giving His life for us. A perfect sinless life for wretched sinner like me! And rising again to show us the way! What a perfect love!
Join with us this Christmas and remember the true meaning of Christmas. That Jesus was born!
Merry Christmas!
Updates...
We received a call from our friend Tyler Sunday night informing us that New England Bible Church voted on us Sunday evening and they are now supporting The Wilson Family! We are so excited to be their new missionaries! The church has made us feel so welcome and right at home when we are there.
It is such a blessing to see them excited about the ministry. Seeing them talk about what part they will have in it as well, coming down on short term trips and just being an extension of the local church! What a blessing they have been to us.
My Mom went to the surgeon yesterday. She will be having her surgery on Jan. 8, she sounded great when I was talking to her. A weight has been lifted I think. It is a pretty invasive surgery but that is all they will need to do, no chemo or radiation. They will be removing part of the pancreas and also her spleen. Amazing how God created our bodies with so many parts that we can live without! Please continue to pray for her comfort while she is waiting for surgery and also for my Dad. It has been a long road with so many health issues in the family the past few years!
Thank you all so much for taking time to read our updates, our stories, our concerns and also be in prayer with us for these things!
God is SO good!
