We've hit ground zero again.
Our newest language helper has left and gone off to school in Kenya.
And we are again left without a language tutor to learn Toposa or a translator for the Bible stories we share until we can learn them in Toposa.
Please pray for Mindy and I as we go through all of this again--searching for someone who speaks Toposa well, asking around everywhere we go, going by word-of-mouth, driving to Naskal and then to Kapoeta and back, trying hard to find someone who doesn't already have a job (translating for an NGO) and who will be committed to helping us out with language and sharing God's Truth with the Toposa people.
Pray also for us as we are discouraged and now, after having this happen again, are getting hardened and expecting things to go wrong with whoever we find next. Please pray that we search for a new language helper with fresh hearts and minds. Pray that God leads us straight to someone soon!!!
"...do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
A truth I know, and a faith I have, but am finding it's really necessary to live it out. I am glad that in all of this, no matter what happens, who shows up or who doesn't, He is right here. Always.
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hi dear friend. God actually led me to pray this morning for a language tutor for y'all. I wasn't sure why (since I thought you still had Nicodemus) but now I know! Rest in the ways He has been providing even before you knew you needed help. Love you tons!! :)
ReplyDeleteAlyssa,
ReplyDeleteThis from "Jesus Calling," January 18th. "I AM LEADING YOU ALONG THE HIGH ROAD, but there are descents as well as ascents. In the distance, you see snow-covered peaks glistening in brilliant sunlight. Your longing to reaching those peaks is good, but you must not take shortcuts. Your assignment is to follow Me, allowing Me to direct your path. Let the heights beckon you onward, but stay close to Me. Learn to trust Me when things go "wrong. Disruptions to your routine highlight your dependence on Me. Trusting acceptance of trials brings blessings that far outweigh them all. Walk hand in hand with Me through this day. I have lovingly planned every inch of the way. Trust does not falter when the path becomes rocky and steep. Breathe deep draughts of My Presence, and hold tightly to My hand. Together we can make it!
John 21:9, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Habakkuk 3:19
Thank you for being brutally honest. It's nice to know that missionaries aren't super heroes but that they are vulnerable and fragile folks like the rest of us. I love you and am praying for you, dear one,
Mom
Mom!!! I know!!! I read this this morning too!!! Tia Julie gave it to me for Christmas. God is so so so good. Love you lots!!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine how frustrating that is for you guys. I'm praying for you all and I'm praying God to provide a great language helper!
ReplyDelete-Cody
Praying for you dear sister in Christ. Persevere dear one. Persevere. You are loved and being lifted to our dear Savior and Deliverer in prayer. Life is ever with us here and there. :) <3
ReplyDeleteAndrea