The past two weeks have been school break and full of change.
- We said goodbye to the Koops as they left to serve in Zambia.
- We welcomed Jared, a friend from my hometown, who was reassigned to serve here.
- 9 of our 10 boys were circumcised and have been wearing khangas ever since.
On Thursday and Friday the teachers returned for inservice days. Our reunions are always full of hugs and smiles. It's a sweet time to catch up. A part of our Friday prayer rang with relevance:
"Let us not live uncertain of what we are or where we are going."
As I try to prepare for the next season of life, things do not seem to be moving along. My house has been for sale with little traffic and my teaching applications appear to be stagnant. This prayer reminded me that I am not defined by a location, job, degree, background, experience, relationship, etc. While these things may shape my life, Christ alone gives life definition and meaning. As I lean into him for a future of unknowns, I discover who I am.
Several weeks ago I blogged about John 5 :17. My original blog was in response to a sermon based on this passage. Since then, I've encountered it two more times: once at Swahili church, and once at a devotion. When I start to feel discouraged about what's ahead, God brings it up again,
"My Father is working until now, and I am working."
He is working and I can rest in that. My eyes don't need to see all the pieces coming together, I simply trust.
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