As we've approached our time to leave for Malawi both Andy and I have been hit with infections. I have a bladder infection that doesn't want to go away. Andy has had an infection in his eye for some time that just hangs on but doesn't cause too much trouble. We've tried everything but to no avail. It started bothering him again this past week and by Saturday it looked like he had been in a fight. His eye was swollen and is very irritated. We believe that this is the beginning of our spiritual battles and would appreciate your prayers for healing.
These trials will not stop us from leaving and we've commented to each other that it just confirms that we are doing exactly what God wants by going to Malawi. What these trials cause us to do is turn to God even more. Our prayers become more fervent and our thoughts are continually on the Lord. This is exactly where we need to be as we get ready to so we are thankful for the trials as they show our weakness and God's power. In all things God will be glorified!
"Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy." (1Pe 4:12-13 AV)
"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing." (Jas 1:2-4 AV)
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