This and That

I've been working on designing some prayer cards, and finally put the order in. My parents ordered something from the company, and I wanted to see how it turned out before I ordered anything- and their stuff turned out great! I'm glad to have that done with. Now just to wait- they'll be about a week in getting here..

Another thing that I've been working on is gathering paperwork for applying for my visa into the country. I have no idea how long of a visa I can get- and I know that it can be a challenge to even be approved for a visa! So please be praying as God leads for that!

I've been hearing great reports from my friends in NL about different activities the churches have been putting on- so very exciting to hear about! And somehow, my heart aches to be there and be a part of all that..

Yet, Isaiah 40:31 is a good reminder to me that God's timing is perfect, "Yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary". (NASB). I know that my time here in the States is important in many ways, and I am so glad to be here. One reason that I am here is for refining- I think Hebrews 12 says it well, verses 10-11, "Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in His holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it". (NIV) I'm not ashamed or embarrassed to say that I have been undergoing some discipline here in these past few months- rather, I give glory to God that He sees it worthwhile to spend "time" on me, to invest in me so that greater things can come from all this! I am so thankful for His grace and mercy- and strength!

Blessings and Love to all. Be encouraged wherever you are at right now reading this.. that God is there too, even if everything around you says that He isn't. Hugs :)

~A