(My hometown. Our place is located near the hill.)Time is really flying. It is already three weeks after I got home in Taiwan. Things are really going very well. My family are not just used to my decision to trust in God but also accept it. I now feel more and more comfortable to pray before meals in front of them. The only thing I am still hoping is that they can ask me something about Christianity, but I also know it will take time. I won't force them to listen to me but will just pray that God will open their mind to see His glory.
(My nephew and me. He is around 5 years old, I am 27 years old, and the tree in the right side of this picture is 2800 years old. I think I am still young. *^_^*)I went to a forest park with my parents and their friends this Tuesday. It was really a nice trip to be with them. I know that I will be back to this United States soon so my feeling is a little complicated. I would like to spend more time with them but I am also very excited to go back to the US. God's plan is perfect so I will try my best to use my time well in Taiwan, and also prepare my heart to go back to keep growing in Christ.
Recently, I visited lots of friends. It was really nice to see that most of my friends were glad to see my joy in God. With the wish of them, I now can be more confident to share my heart and pleasure with them. It is really encouraging.
For sure, Satan is always busy. I am still fighting against him. Because of the battle with the devil, I realize that relying on God is the only solution to win the battle because He is so powerful and faithful. Peace from God and the Love of Christ are still with me. Whenever I struggle with my own sins, I can hear a voice calling me back to the Holy Spirit. I really find out that I now can not leave Him, our Lord. As what Dral or Denver told me, we need Him more than He needs us. I do have this feeling.
I am going back to Forrest in three more weeks. I can't wait to be back to our church. My heart is thirsty to the Words. I really want to talk to all of the people from Fairbury, Forrest, Congerville, and other pleaces. Knowing God was the best thing I had in the last year. Knowing the people of Apostolic Christian Church is also the most blessed gift I got from God. Dear heavenly Father, please still be with me and all the people of AC Church.
Peace,
3 comments:
Greetings derek. It is good to hear from you again and to hear that things are going well for you overall. It is also very exciting to hear that you will be back in three weeks. I leave for alaska the 10th of august so hopefully you will be here before that.
I am also glad to hear that your friends are taking the news well and that your parents are getting more accustomed to you praying before meals. God truly does take care of us. I just want to encourage you to stay strong and continue reading, praying and listening to tapes and CD's. Answers to life's problems can be found there. take care now.
Farewell Derek
In christian love
Alex
Greetings Alex. I now am trying to get my ticket on August 8th, but I am still waiting for my reservation. If I can be back before your leave, that will be neat. I will also let you know the exact date when I will be in Forrest. I do have some thoughts wanna share with you. Hopefully I will be able to talk to you sometimes. Thank you for your encouragement. I will keep it in my mind. Hopefullly you are also doing well. Take care always in your farm work and daily life.
Farewell Alex
In Christ's Love
Derek
Greetings! We love you and keep praying for you! May God bless you and be with you as you are in Taiwan and as you return to the states.
Farewell,
Darl
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