Well, I am sorry that you have not heard from us for a few days. I wanted to post something, but nothing significant has really been going on. In fact, I think I cursed us after my last post about our "good day" because for about 5 days we have all been grumpy. I can't put my finger on why exactly, but it is in all 5 of us. We have been more short tempered with each other and the kids have been fighting unlike they have ever done in their lives. It has been a tough few days and so I thought I'd just ask for prayer. We need to go to God with our bad attitudes and grumpy spirits because it is not of Him. I want to figure out what is causing it so we can be our happy, carefree selves. Not sure if it is the change in our schedules, the different food, lack of familiar friends/family, the weather, etc. So we would appreciate some prayer or encouraging words :)
"Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe" Phillippians 2:14-15
I am glad you posted. I always check and am excited to see a post. It might be from being together 24 hours a day nonstop. It is also hard I'm sure to always feel like you have to be "on" since you are never truly alone with just your own family. We also know how wonderful and how exhausting working at a mission can be. The work is always there and is never done. We will be praying that your family experiences some breaks from each other, some meaningful interactions with others, some special work moments, and some special family time away from everyone.
ReplyDeletePraying for you guys to be filled with God's joy and peace and strength!!!!
ReplyDeleteAlways heard that the closer you get to God the harder Satan attacks. Stay prayerful, even in your grumpy mood.
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