God has been teaching me and my team many lessons this week! Isn't it funny how when we say we are going to serve God and minister to others we up getting served and ministered to ourselves?
This adventure has been like a roller coaster so far! We had a slow start and a big hill to climb at first but I feel we are reaching the top of the hill. Thankfully God is controlling the speed and He knows ow much I can handle!
All four of us went through a day of sickness (all on the same day..) Since we had little to no explanation for it we believed it to be either spiritual warfare or God teaching us a lesson. Well, it could have been both. I am ashamed to say we whined and complained all day and were ready to go home but through this God revealed to us what perseverance really is. Never before have I had to rely solely on God and in this sickness I did! So, I rejoice in my sufferings. God led me to the verses Romans 5:3-5 and James 1:2-4 during this time.
God is working in hearts other than our own here in Calapan City! Seeds have been planted and roots are being established so please pray for softened hearts and open eyes. It is so exciting to be a part of God's army on a new battlefield this summer. God has also used various encounters with people this week to remind me of two of his sweet truths. The first being that when we ask ask God for the strength to glorify Him each day, do not think that means that you are asking to "feel well enough" to glorify him. We see Paul many times suffering for Christ but getting right back up, even after being stoned and left for dead to go preach the gospel. The other lesson God has showed me through talking to people with such a vast language barrier is boldness. In Acts 5 the apostes are persecuted and imprisoned. God sets them free from chains and they go back to the same place where they were arrested to teach. Peter uses bold words to his prosecuters in saying "we must obey God rather than men!" Later in v. 41 we see the apostles rejoicing that they had the chance to suffer. May we all be more like Peter and Paul.
I have 12 little ones to love on everyday, 4 babies and the rest "big kids" (all under 7). I love them all and we jokingly call it Mommy bootcamp. I have a whole city to show God's love to and a lot of God's love to go around!
So, prayer partners, I ask that in the coming week you would pray for:
-open eyes and open hearts
-outpouring of God's love from all of us
-rain (cools everything off)
-health for a couple of newborns
-wisdom and discernment
-a spirit of perserverance and strength
-MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
-unity among the team members
Until next time my friends,
Brittani Clark
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4 comments:
Britt, We are praying for you. We are very proud of you. Friday nights have become something I now look forward too, because I know I have a chance to talk to you. BE CAREFUL, be strong. and know that you have a lot of us here in the states who love you and are praying for you. :-)
Hi Baby Boo,
We would love to see some pictures.
Love,
Aunt Skip
Hello Little One, be safe and take care,hope you are well from last week and will be checking on your post over the weeks to come. Just in case you want to come home just let me know (you know who this is)
Love Ya and we are proud of you keep up the good work and may you walk in peace with God
Britt, we finally made it back from Wyoming and have lots to share with you and Heath when ya'll are back in the states. Just know that we are praying for you and want you to know that our loves reaches all the way to the Philippines as well as the Caymans. Be careful and stay well, I know God has big plans for you and He will reveal those plans in His time. In the meantime, trust Him with all that you do, may He be glorified in your work.
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