tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680856290420788700.post2896455169499524227..comments2011-05-02T21:57:34.532-07:00Comments on RennaSouthAfrica: SO Blessed, Although Growing Weary...RennaSouthAfricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16589397485153047842noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680856290420788700.post-76382010055700813822011-05-02T21:57:34.532-07:002011-05-02T21:57:34.532-07:00(Mike) My dear, why the fighting? I know, I know...(Mike) My dear, why the fighting? I know, I know.. you explained it. I have two verses for you. The first is Psalm 46:10a - "Be still, and know that I am God;" and the NASB says, "Cease striving and know that I am God." Both are appropriate, I think. The second verse comes from Matthew 6:25-34. I read it at least a hundred times when I was at APU... "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life..." you may read the rest on your own.<br /><br />As you look for clarity and understanding in the time that you are in, DO enjoy the moments you get to spend where you are. you will be home soon enough, these days will become a memory, and what you have here will be gone in a blink. You ARE blessed, as you have said. Have peace and BE SAFE!!!! :-)Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14504561296450761756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680856290420788700.post-10313197146586682142011-05-02T14:46:41.962-07:002011-05-02T14:46:41.962-07:00Wow Lauren your stories are AMAZING! I am so impre...Wow Lauren your stories are AMAZING! I am so impressed with your stories of adventure and self-discovery. I hope you know how special you are and that God has great things planned for you. It has been a joy to read about your experience- I can't wait to have opportunities like the ones you have described. I will pray for you to stay strong!! The states miss you, but we have plenty of time to catch up later- so enjoy your time there! And please keep us updated :)<br />Stay safe!<br /><br />Love you!!<br />Heather Pheatherheightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218745299791459117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680856290420788700.post-13974696996393001652011-05-02T07:13:22.881-07:002011-05-02T07:13:22.881-07:00YES! I am praying, praying, PRAYING. My thought ...YES! I am praying, praying, PRAYING. My thought for you as I was getting ready this morning: Service is so easy to jump into when it has been organized for us and set up in advance. Once you leave the service sites, it gets a little trickier. Here's the beautiful thing: The service is in no way any less organized or planned out for us.<br /><br />Ephesians 2:10<br />For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.<br /><br />A-O! GOD himself has already organized some service opportunities for you in the week ahead. My prayer is that He will open your eyes to be able to see them. It won't always be obvious (remember the still, small voice thing). But the opportunities are waiting for YOU.<br /><br />I love you, friend!!!<br /><br />JennMrs. Pryorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11451352984869810006noreply@blogger.com