I went to a local church this morning. The pastor asked one of our crew members to speak--pretty much on the spot. I think she knew for about 15 minutes before that she was going to talk. She did brilliantly though. I was amazed. The pastor didn't even give a sermon afterwards. She talked about John 13 where Jesus washes the disciples feet. How Jesus was downhearted at this time because He knew of His upcoming death. But despite his feeling downhearted He still served. She said at times we feel downhearted and discouraged but God can still do His work through us and we should continue to serve Him in spite of how we feel sometimes, or in spite of what may be going on in our lives. She then shared how her son was a drug addict starting at an early age and lasting for about 10 years. She said she prayed that God take care of him every time he left the house because she never knew what he was up to. He had friends that died from their addictions. She said he was in and out of jail several times. She never gave up praying for him and trying to get him help. She brought him to church many times, but she said it took about a year for him to really turn around. So even after 10 years as a drug addict he is finally recovering and following God. She says he has a whole new personality that she didn't see in him before.
So I kind of babbled and maybe you had to be there, but I just thought it was amazing that Emily (she is one of the admissions nurses and is from Clearwater, FL) could come up with all that on the spot.
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It's a weird thing to try and define "holy". Reading your blog, I think that maybe serving makes you holy, and maybe the definition of holiness is tied up in the definition of servanthood. Your writing is a real blessing, and it makes me ache to be a better servant. Miss you! -JF
Hi auntie Nel,
Mom reads us your letters. I was in a parade yesterday. I say a prayer for you being in Africa every night at bed time.
love Michael
Hi Lynnel!
I have really enjoyed reading your blogs with all the interesting things you have been experiencing, the opportunities you have had to be a help and encouragement to others, and the things God has been teaching you about what is really important in life. The challenge now will be to remain true to what the Lord has shown you when you return to the busyness of life here in the States! It's great that you will be able to look back over your blogs as a refresher.
I don't know if I told you but my neighbors two doors down are from Liberia. They invited me to their daughter's high school graduation party last week and I learned that the father was born and raised in the very city where you are. They are trying to sell their house because they want to move back to Liberia after having lived in the States since 1979. He says Liberia is a much better place to be when you retire.
Praying for your good-byes and trip home.
With love,
Aunt Lois
You know, people in the bible were never people who stood out or exceptional leaders..but ordinary people with ordinary lifes and vocation.. And God just makes them shine. :)
I think that is totally COOL too.
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