Another blessed week...

Wow.  This has been another blessed week here in the Philippines.  My supervisors (Greg and Jill) are out of the country at a training and so I have been "holding down the fort" with their son Caleb.  I have had some challenging moments and have struggled through some days of feeling alone.  BUT.  I am not alone.  I think that the Lord has used this time to remind me that He is always with me and that He is constantly watching over me.   Several weeks ago I shared 1 Peter 5:7 with the girls group that I meet with and we shared things that we worry about.  This past week, the same verse was shared again at the Women's Bible Study that I attend.  This time from the Amplified Version of the Bible.

"Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully."

 How comforting to know that He is "watchfully caring" about us.  His mind isn't elsewhere for us to work to gain His attention.  He already knows our cares, anxieties, worries, concerns, etc. He is just affectionately waiting for us to cast them on Him.  WOW.  I don't know about you, but I can be consumed with worry.  Lord, help us to stand on Your promises today and always..."once and for all". 

Last Saturday at church I was blessed to share in The Lord's Supper with the M.H.C.C family.  It was a sweet time of focusing on the Lord and being thankful for His blood that was shed, and His body that was broken for us all. 

 

 I would like to pass along a few prayer requests...

1.  The sister of a family that attends the M.H.C.C. recently passed away.  Please pray for comfort and  peace as they grieve this great loss.

2.  Another family recently learned that their father is suffering with cancer.  Please pray for them as well. 

I was blessed to spend this past weekend with my new friend, Jessica.  Jess moved here 2 weeks after I did as a Journeymen and will be here for 2 years.  Jessica's ministry is focused on college students.  She lives near 3 major colleges in Manila.  We spent time sharing each others hearts and talking in English! It was great to get to know her and have her share in the ministry that is happening here in the Harvell home. 

The last thing I would like to share with you is this.... I HELD A BABY BIRD!  Here is proof. 

  Sara