You have to fight for things that are worth fighting for…

I am walking through a personal desert right now. At times the dream of reaching out to orphans, all the way on the other side of the world, seems so far away from my everyday life. Many people before me have warned of a desert time. Even during this time I know that God is molding me, teaching me, training me. I just need to keep walking, one foot in front of the other, with my hand in His. When I meet others who are passionate about helping orphans I feel like a new breath of fresh, life-giving air has been breathed into me. I thank God for these fellow workers along the way. Thank you all for being a blessing.

Catherine

Every time I think about the future, what needs to be done, what lies ahead…it’s terribly scary. It can feel so lonely, so daunting, so unreachable at times. However, these two verses always come to mind:

“Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” – Matthew 18:19-20

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong, be courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9

I need to begin to not only understand, but truly believe, that I am not alone! Not only do I need to rely on my brothers and sisters [in Christ], but I also need to rely on the most important being of all, because He is with me wherever I go.

Looking up with great anticipation,
Daniel Lui

Dan and Al are back in Ohio, what a blessed trip we took to China. God gave me a sense of Jesus’ love for children while at the orphanage. The kids sat on my lap and talked, they took my hand while we walked…and all throughout the days I longed for their happiness. I thought to myself, this is what Jesus felt during his ministry, this is what He meant when He said in Matthew 18:3:

“Truly I say to you, Unless You turn around and become as young children, you will by no means enter into the kingdom of the heavens.”

Kids have this childlike simplicity that many people lose as they get older. Pure, honest, beautiful children…thank you Jesus for your children.

Al