I Deb, am under God’s plan as a missionary, a special agent of Christ Jesus, writing to you faithful readers of my blog. I greet you with the grace and peace poured into our lives by God our Father and our Master, Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 1: 1,2 – this passage and others from Ephesians are my personalized paraphrases of The Message)
It’s been a hard year but I’m climbing out of the rubble.
“Less Like Scars” by Sara Groves
Indeed, it has been a hard year! My Dad died, my house at Matunda was broken into three times (with numerous items stolen), I suffered serious injuries when I was hit by a car, and Kenya is currently in much turmoil after a very controversial presidential election.
“Whenever you obey God, His seal is always that of peace, the witness of an unfathomable peace, which is not natural, but the peace of Jesus.”
It’s been a hard year but I’m climbing out of the rubble.
“Less Like Scars” by Sara Groves
Indeed, it has been a hard year! My Dad died, my house at Matunda was broken into three times (with numerous items stolen), I suffered serious injuries when I was hit by a car, and Kenya is currently in much turmoil after a very controversial presidential election.
“Whenever you obey God, His seal is always that of peace, the witness of an unfathomable peace, which is not natural, but the peace of Jesus.”
Oswald Chambers
I do have peace about being in Kenya, in spite of the many challenges. Fortunately, there are also many rewarding moments.
I do have peace about being in Kenya, in spite of the many challenges. Fortunately, there are also many rewarding moments.
“God created me by Christ Jesus to join Him in the work He does, the good work He has gotten ready for me to do, work I had better be doing.” (Ephesians 2:10)
“He’s using me in what He’s building. He used the apostles and prophets for the foundation. Now He’s using me.” (Ephesians 2:21)
I often feel a sense of satisfaction that I am in God’s perfect will and that He is using me. How incredibly amazing that He would use me! I continually marvel at that.
“Any problem, and there are many, that is alongside me while I obey God, increases my ecstatic delight, because I know that my Father knows, and I am going to watch and see how He unravels this thing.”
Oswald Chambers
As it says in II Chronicles, at times I don’t know what to do, but my eyes are always on God! I look to Him for my guidance, provision, and comfort. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me!
Praise Report
My trip to Mombasa and Ukunda to see Masudi went very well. He’s growing into quite an adult; it’s exciting to be a part of his life!
My trip to Siaya with Karo, Jim, and Joy also went very well. Her parents are still struggling just to put food on the table, but they continually give praise to their God. They were pleased when I attended their tiny church for the first time.
Jim then accompanied me to Matunda. We had a nice time at my house. Collins joined us now and then, as did Martin.
Jim and I took a couple of day trips to Cherangani Hills (to visit Ben) and Sikhendu (to visit Rose’s grandfather; I wanted to offer my condolences to the family after Doris’ death, Rose’s mom).
The Lord protected me on all these road journeys. I praise Him for that! The number of recent highway fatalities is extremely alarming, to say the least!
Don’t forget to pray for me. Pray that I’ll know what to say and have the courage to say it at the right time, telling the message that I am responsible for getting out. (Ephesians 6: 19,20)
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