“I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world.”
– Mother Teresa

Psalms 146:5-10

Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God. He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them— he remains faithful forever. He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free, the LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous. The LORD watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked. The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the LORD.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

The Joy of His Presence

"You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever." --Psalms16:11

      I have found that it can be easy to be taken in by your surroundings and the situations that you are facing, and easier still to forget to consider the bigger picture. When you are committed to and fully engaged in something that you consider good, it's very hard to disengage yourself and leave. But no matter how good something is, it is only meant to last for a time. As my time here in Uganda comes to a close, I thank God for the time that I have been given and choose to continue on the path that God has laid before me. 
     When you spend fourteen months away from your home, your friends, and your family you are forced to hold on to something, and that is God. You can't spend each day serving others without finding peace and strength in the Lord. You can't spend each day seeing the consequences of poverty  without first letting the Lord's joy fill your spirit. Unless you choose to seek the Lord presence and put your trust in Him you will never find what you are looking for, no matter where you go or where you are.
     I am so excited to be coming home and to be continuing on the journey that God has ahead of me. I will wait on God and let Him direct me each and every day, letting His presence fill me with joy and strength.
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  1. NicoleJune 26, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Shannon, we are so proud of you and your commitment to His will. You have touched so many souls in Jesus' name during your time in Africa. God has so much more for you to do. It's an exciting journey, this life with the Lord. We love you!

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