“Safe?” said Mr. Beaver; “don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.”
~Mr. Beaver responding to Lucy's question as to whether Aslan is safe in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
This week I'm thankful for:
1. Prayer. Life isn't always so rosy, but I have a whole host of people praying for me (as well at the Holy Spirit-- Romans 8:26) which is a great comfort. I've also heard it said that we do not pray to change God, but to change ourselves, and I can definitely see this in my own life as I see the perspective of my heart changing after time in prayer. Keep it up, friends-- I'll take all the prayers you care to send my way! (If you're reading this now, won't you stop and say a prayer for me?)
2. Women. It's been a girly sort of week. Our head of household is out of town this week (he's in the US for a conference), so it's just us girls around the villa (unless you count Winston, the dachshund). On Monday night, instead of our regular small group, just the women got together to eat salad and pray for one another. It was a wonderful time of sharing and comfort. I also flew to Kuwait with two lovely women (whom I just met, but with whom I am now tentatively planning a trip to Kerala, India), and just today passed the afternoon and evening in the company of three lovely ladies. Female companionship is wonderful, and I'm blessed to have found it here.
3. Work. One of the perks of my job is getting to travel to new places. This week, I went to Kuwait City to help open the flagship Tiffany and Co at the Avenues Mall. I am thankful for the work, the travel, and the lovely people I met along the way.
4. Being Fed. When I thought of this, I was thinking of the joys of getting to eat-- and especially for free (money's tight these days, but I got fed on my jobs this week, and friends have treated me as well). I'm am thankful for the little things-- having a full tummy, a bed to sleep in, and a roof over my head. But, after typing this, I realized that I'm being fed spiritually, too. Earlier in the week, I watched the Together for the Gospel Conference live on the web as friends of mine spoke in Orlando, Florida. I've also been more diligent about reading my Bible and praying, and it feels good to be growing in my love for and knowledge of God.
5. God's Grace. It's usually only in hindsight that I can see God working in my life-- how he cares for me, and how he spares me from things. Once again, I am humbled by His grace and goodness. Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; 'tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home (John Newton, 1725-1807).
I just watched this 2-minute testimony from last year's Together for the Gospel Conference and found it encouraging. I hope you do, too. I think the talks from this year's conference should be up on the Together for the Gospel website soon. I'm looking forward to hearing Tim Keller's talk as well as those of some of the other speakers.
~Mr. Beaver responding to Lucy's question as to whether Aslan is safe in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
This week I'm thankful for:
1. Prayer. Life isn't always so rosy, but I have a whole host of people praying for me (as well at the Holy Spirit-- Romans 8:26) which is a great comfort. I've also heard it said that we do not pray to change God, but to change ourselves, and I can definitely see this in my own life as I see the perspective of my heart changing after time in prayer. Keep it up, friends-- I'll take all the prayers you care to send my way! (If you're reading this now, won't you stop and say a prayer for me?)
2. Women. It's been a girly sort of week. Our head of household is out of town this week (he's in the US for a conference), so it's just us girls around the villa (unless you count Winston, the dachshund). On Monday night, instead of our regular small group, just the women got together to eat salad and pray for one another. It was a wonderful time of sharing and comfort. I also flew to Kuwait with two lovely women (whom I just met, but with whom I am now tentatively planning a trip to Kerala, India), and just today passed the afternoon and evening in the company of three lovely ladies. Female companionship is wonderful, and I'm blessed to have found it here.
3. Work. One of the perks of my job is getting to travel to new places. This week, I went to Kuwait City to help open the flagship Tiffany and Co at the Avenues Mall. I am thankful for the work, the travel, and the lovely people I met along the way.
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4. Being Fed. When I thought of this, I was thinking of the joys of getting to eat-- and especially for free (money's tight these days, but I got fed on my jobs this week, and friends have treated me as well). I'm am thankful for the little things-- having a full tummy, a bed to sleep in, and a roof over my head. But, after typing this, I realized that I'm being fed spiritually, too. Earlier in the week, I watched the Together for the Gospel Conference live on the web as friends of mine spoke in Orlando, Florida. I've also been more diligent about reading my Bible and praying, and it feels good to be growing in my love for and knowledge of God.
5. God's Grace. It's usually only in hindsight that I can see God working in my life-- how he cares for me, and how he spares me from things. Once again, I am humbled by His grace and goodness. Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; 'tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home (John Newton, 1725-1807).
I just watched this 2-minute testimony from last year's Together for the Gospel Conference and found it encouraging. I hope you do, too. I think the talks from this year's conference should be up on the Together for the Gospel website soon. I'm looking forward to hearing Tim Keller's talk as well as those of some of the other speakers.
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