There sure are days I miss America, brothers and sisters. Not that I don't cherish having traveled and am glad I've been able to work with the orphans and teach them how to truly gain God's love and trust in His only son, our Savior, but sometimes there are just things I miss.
Like being able to turn on a TV set and get something other than the news, get myself a good Christian station and watch those cherished stories of sinners gone right, of Satanists turning their back on the Devil's plagues, and of atheists learning that Jesus was waiting and always is waiting for them to see the light. Or just to walk down a good hometown street and see more than one church after walking for a couple of hours. And steak and good food easily available. I guess I took so much for granted in America that I just don't have now, and now I appreciate it here.
This is not the case of Christ the Redeemer; when His promise was not a part of my life I took everything I'd heard about him for granted as I sinned to excess and I copulated and I drank with selfish interests, no now that I am back in His strength and follow His word as much as any man can, my time away taught me that the Power of Christ is the best investment any man can make, not a stock market of faith but no, I say that Christ Savior son of God is the power that gave me back my life after so much sin! He is the One who offers Salvation even at the brink of the worst sin and despair. And I pray for all the atheists and satanists and existentialists and every last sinner that they see the same Light I did and know that it is the way to promise and the way to strength!
I do not miss Christ like I miss America; Christ is with me now.
Amen.
- The Rev
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It's always lovely to think of Christ being with us everywhere we go. A very comforting thought indeed.
Where are you working now?
@mamma_sez - Unfortunately, due to certain missionary regulations for the organization I am employed and serve, I'm unable to give out an exact location, but at the moment I'm located in a third world country that's got a lot of civil wars.
I wish that was a big hint, but again unfortunately, that doesn't say a lot in this world of ours.
@BowDownBeforeHim - Thats okay I certainly didn't want specifics.
I pray God will be with you as you serve.
AMEN!!!! I know how you feel, being a tentmaker in Japan myself. Being away from family is probably the hardest....
Hey Brother...
Thank you for your comments and the last post. Will be praying for you as you continue to do the will of the Father. !
Phil
I wish i could have your job. Anthropolgists can go over to developing countries and be missionaries, as well as study the indiginous culture. I am thinking of pursueing a career in anthro, i have a lot of classes done in that dept and i love learning and teaching. Be well, bless you