I wrote this on January 28 but didn’t have a chance to post
until now. I actually have more recent things to post about, things that God’s
been teaching me lately that’s been very encouraging and eye-opening but I
guess it’ll have to wait for another time when I have the opportunity to type
it up/post it.
Thank you for your prayers-- I can really feel the power of
your prayers as I've been feeling much more refreshed and encouraged these past
couple of weeks. I can’t express how encouraging it is to know that people are
praying for me and walking with me even when I’m so far away. Not sure what it was at the time but I was
feeling pretty discouraged about ministry and my own personal walk with God.
Life has been much better lately. Mei and I are teaching super
cute 8th graders (around 13-14 years old). Two of them heard the gospel last
weekend and wanted to make the decision to believe. PTL! When I was having a
text message exchange with one of them, she asked me when I would return to
America. I told her I wasn't sure but I'd be here for at least one year
(thinking that that's "good news"). She replied "ohh!! :( one
year is very hurry. If you go, I'll miss you :(." In some ways, its true.
In 1 year, she'll only be in 9th grade. But where will I be? Even if I stay for
5 years, until she graduates and goes to college, will it be
"enough"?
Lately, I've been realizing how much I lack godly wisdom and
how important it is for me to pray continually for God's guidance in all areas
of my life.
As the new semester approaches, I can't believe it’s already
been 1 year since moving to UB. At the same time, I can't believe it's only
been a year (feels like much longer). So much has happened and I can only
wonder what life will be like 1 year from now. One thing that I'm convinced
of-- I'm in good hands. :)