9/6/2017 Newsletter

Dear friends and family,

This morning I was praying and crying before the Lord, pouring out my heart to Him. I couldn’t really put it in words, so I just cried. Everyone reaches a point where they are completely overwhelmed with life, with circumstances, with people. I have reached that point. Without going into a lot of detail which isn’t important, for about a week I have felt overwhelmed with all God has put on my plate.

While I had my daily exercise on my stationary bike, God spoke to me while listening to Dan Mohler. I was reminded that it’s not about me, it’s about Him. No matter what I go through, no matter what I am feeling or what thoughts are running through my mind, God loves me the same. His thoughts toward me haven’t changed, His love for me is constant. He views and values me as His holy treasure, consecrated to Him and His plans and purpose.

My circumstances haven’t changed, people are the same, problems are still there but I am reminded that I have an anchor in God’s love. Things haven’t changed but my outlook is changing and I am being changed into the image of Jesus Christ.

Thanks for praying:

·         Health-my blood sugar is way up. I’m trying to lower it with diet, exercise and a new drug.

·         My focus to be on the finished work of Jesus not on my perceived inabilities.

Thanks for giving:

·         This year I have my own classroom but I’ve had to furnish it myself with everything from a clock to bookcase. Your generous giving has made this possible.

Thanks for your continued commitment to me and Rwanda:

·         Thanks for reading my newsletters.

·         Thanks for praying.

·         Thanks for your emails and responses to my newsletters.

·         Thanks for news from home.

·         Thanks for your friendship.