Firm Foundation

I've been learning a lot lately that has really cemented things in my head.

1. I am learning how God couldn't show me that I couldn't change myself for Him before I understood that I couldn't change others for Him either. This was a hard lesson to learn, but I'm glad that I did. Lessons build. :)

2. I'm learning that right now, I'm being constantly shown my failings...and that's good. I need to understand the extent of my failure; I need to be shown it and grasp it. What's amazing is that a year ago, given the same amount of failure, I wouldn't have seen it as such. God is growing me. :)

3. Going through the Bible from start to finish is really challenging my faith. It's such an amazing way to understand it, such a necessary way.

4. We heard a missionary in chapel today who taught the Bible from start to finish in a tribe. It was a powerful testimony, especially seeing that this guy and his wife were probably either in their late 20's to early 30's. Their stories really shed a lot of light to the process of what I'm going to be doing and why it's done that way. It was so good to see it in light of that. It was really encouraging and really challenging in the same way. We get so caught up in culture and making God a part of our lives that we lose sight of the fact that HE IS LIFE.

5. The families here have been amazing. I am so blessed to be around so many people who genuinely care about me. Thank you!!

I feel incredibly blessed to be at a place where my relationship with God is constantly challenged to grow and where I am learning His truths every day. The environment here is an incredible body of believers and I am so thankful for it. Thank you all for your support and your prayers!