Yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with good and gladness. -Acts 14:17
Listen. God is good to us out here. I would just like to testify to His sweetness. He is worthy... of praise simply because He is God alone, of our deepest gratitude because He sent Jesus to die on the cross. On TOP of those things, here are some reasons we have for thanksgiving.
1. Rain relief. A break from the heat and from the routine, some splashing and laughter when it seemed the sun would break us.
2. Pancakes. Each one (enough to feed 9!) was cooked one at a time laboriously and with love. This was the best breakfast of my life. Also pictured: chocolate syrup, maple syrup, instant coffee, spoonful of peanut butter. This was a dream.
3. When messages come through! Right after I got through explaining that there is no signal anywhere in the barangay, the phone magically sang to life, delivering encouraging words from another team. The screen still read no signal but we got word from the outside world; sweet grace.
4. Music. All day, every day, in some form. Good for the soul.
We have so much to be grateful for. Pray for us as we continue to find our joy in Christ and be strengthened by Him. Pray that we would be faithful and bold in proclaiming that there is a way to know the Giver of all good things, Himself.