To Our Supporters..."You will be enriched in everything"

One of the cool things church planting and being supported by others, is that we have such a connection with the emotional pitch of the new testament. Lately i have felt a deep resonance  with the gratitude St. Paul feels towards his supporters in the new testament, his words and thankfulness to God resonate so deeply.  Here is one such passage...

10Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness; 11you will be enriched in everything for all liberality, which through us is producing thanksgiving to God. 12For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God. 13Because of the proof given by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all, 14while they also, by prayer on your behalf, yearn for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you. 15Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!  2 Corinthians 9

Biblically, you share in our blessings, you are destined to be 'enriched in everything' and also 'causing overflowing thanksgivings to God". That WORD is SO TRUE..I also wanted to share with you the fruits of your prayers that have filled my heart with thanksgiving! I have shared a few of these, and some people have commented that it is so nice that God has shown up 'in the little things'. I can tell you from my heart that do not consider one of these things little. The creator of the Universe loves me make himself present when I need Him, how could that be little? Maybe it takes being here to understand how much we rely on God's mercy every morning for everything, and how faithful He is every morning. It is a beautiful position to be in.

When our car broke down and we have no extra income to pay for it...one of our family members in the states sent us a check. Praise be to Him!

We have enough money, because of people's generosity to eat every morning, noon, and dinner, praise be to HIM.

When i was trying to sew a sleeping bag so Xander would stay warm and my sewing machine needle broke and I cant find one to replace it...our neighbor who is not even a Christian gives us his sons old clothes including 2 sleeping bags, one for Soren, one for Xander. Praise be to Him.

When we wake up in the morning ...53 families and individuals in the states are sacrificing financially so that we can be here. Praise Be to Him!

After a long dark night, the sun rises over the mountains. Praise be to Him.

When we feel a bit worthless and stupid as we are learning the language...God provides a conversation, a relationship, a person that reminds us that he has a wonderful plan for us here. Praise be to Him. 

When the babies are time consuming and we wonder why God called us here with 2 young children...the babies open up peoples hearts and doors the way we could never imagine. Praise be to Him.

when we are weary...He gives us rest. Praise be to Him.

When i am half a world away from my family...I still got to skype with my 11 hour old nephew Collis. Praise be to Him. 

Your prayers and resources make a HUGE difference!