Rice and Beans of Life: Pondering Joseph

The pestilence that stalks by day ...
the size of a small cat!

Allow me once again to ponder our purpose for moving to CR ... This week I reminisced of chasing cows around in the barnyard at Uncle Johns as I herded 6 of them out of our property. Although these memories of tromping through the pasture with my sweet cousins brought me much joy, my purpose here is not herding cows or that of a farmer. Today, as 1/2 of us sought their purpose of the day at the Base, the other 1/2 of us valiantly eliminated our home of pests ... However, my purpose in this circus was NOT eliminator of pests but rather "screamer of directions"!
Our purpose continues to call us to step out in faith, not an easy task ... Auto mechanic, sermon translator, taxi driver, bus driver, joke teller, Mom's GPS, missionary nanny, hug giver, friend to all, faithful family supporter, dog walker, menu planner and food buyer, Mr. Fix-it, task organizer ... For such a time as this, these were some of our purposes this week. I can confidently say, God had His hand in each of these events as He does everyday in our lives here ... Today, I was enlightened that our purpose in CR is not only for our benefit but also for your benefit. Our hearts desire (purpose) has been the advancement of God's Kingdom, "that all may know"... Father continues to birth and raise obedience in our character while we seek our daily purpose here.

Pondering Joseph ... When God provided a way for Joseph to "move to Egypt" it was multifaceted as well. Gods intention was to advance His Kingdom through Joseph. In spite of the circumstances, God defined, solidified and established Joseph's character by moving him to Egypt. AND ... unbeknownst to all, God sent Joseph to Egypt to ensure his family did not die off due to famine. Wednesday is our day to pray for our supporters and as I pondered the love and support we have felt I wondered ... "What is God doing in your lives due to moving us to CR" ... Joseph did not know the moment he was sold into slavery all that God had planned for his life. However, he continued to live seeking God's purpose for him. The result, the lives of his people were changed forever. What purpose has God put in your heart? He has called and chosen you, will you heed that call, how will your obedience change someone else's life?

He has called ... YOU are chosen ... Steps of faith ... Lives are changed

Praises

Jeanessa (our niece) arrived safely, love her!!

Understanding more Spanish and ability to translate

Visit and hugs from Bonnie and Jerry

Beautiful full moon and magnificent lightening show

Laughter through the trials

Friends to laugh and cry with us

Team of 62 arrived safely at the Base

Whoopie pies and Peanut butter pretzels

"Tomorrow" finally came bringing with it a backhoe!

Prayers