First off, we would like to say thank you to all of you who
have been covering us in prayer. We
truly appreciate your kindness and care that you have shown us. We serve a mighty God and He delights in our
talks with Him. We have felt your
prayers and consider ourselves blessed.
We have been back now for about a week and a half. We are back in our daily routines as it were,
but yet not really. Both of us miss New
Zealand. Parts of us just wanted to stay.
We all know it can be easy to romanticize
a trip or an experience, I have done that before and this is different. I don’t think in visions of grandeur or places
to visit, I pray for the places we have been and the people that we met. The needs of the saints and the hearts of the
lost.
I am sure that both Dawn and I will be sharing more in-depth
information in due time through this blog as well as talking to you in person,
but for now this post will be more about generalities. Since we have been back God has shown me more
through His word, through prayer, and through others in such a short time. God has blown me away with how much He loves
us and how much He knows about me. I know
that last statement seem kind-of “duh” but it amazes me how much we tend to
forget the passions and gifts that God has given us. We allow the world to dictate our lives a
little at a time. I think back to the
Keith Green lyric, “Oh Lord, please light the fire that once burned bright and
clear. Replace the lamp of my first love that burns with holy fear”. We cry out to Him not only because we know
that we have not been good stewards but because our hearts are raw and thirsty
for His love. We see things in a new
light but really in a way, it is a new, old light.
For now, continue to pray for God’s continued confirmation
and guidance. We do not want to try to
make things happen. Pray for patience as
we wait upon The Lord and His timing.
Pray that we may focus in on His calling and not forget the ministries
that we are involved in at Calvary Chapel Aurora.
I would also encourage you to pray for the churches and ministries
in New Zealand. There are some listed at
the bottom of this blog with links to their websites. Visit the websites, see what God is doing in
New Zealand, and send them a note of encouragement.
Until the next entry, may God fill you with grace, peace, and joy;
more than you can think or imagine.
Andrew
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