Back in Tamale. I have gotten a lot of things accomplished. I love-me-crossing-things-off-my-to-do-list!
I had a bit of a scare. Augustine, who I want to help me with language, seemed to tell me indirectly that he would not be able to help me with lessons. Oi!! I was so down and discouraged because that was a big reason for me to not go back to Gushegu. I talked with him later this week and it seems we will work out some times when I can come. PHEWWWW!!
My friend Martha has two kids and I told her when that when I come back to Tamale they could come over and make birthday cakes for themselves. I did one for Edith in May. Her brother, Mathias turned 5 in October. They had a ball and while we waited for the cakes to bake we watched some Bible cartoons and read books, ate some rice and stew and tried to make them see that my dogs are kind :)
Let me share with you something Jesus spoke to me thru His Word. It is so perfect. I wrote it down and read it nearly every day. It sums things up.
Sherri,
Rejoice in Me. Again, let me say it, Rejoice! Do not be anxious about anything. Do not be anxious about language or circumstances. But instead, with gratitude and thanksgiving tell me your requests and I will give you peace to guard your heart and your mind in Me. And take your mind and think on things that are honorable, pure, commendable, just, true, lovely, excellent, worthy of praise and the God of peace will be with you. When your mind is stayed on Me, I will keep you in perfect peace. Trust in me. I am an everlasting rock. And Sherri, when you are walking in darkness and have no light, continue to walk in obedience. Trust in Me and on your God.
And I know things are hard right now. You feel I make your teeth grind on gravel and you cower in ashes. You say, "my soul has no peace" or "I have forgotten what happiness is". You tell Me your endurance is finished and you have no hope in Me.
Sherri, I do remember your affliction and see you wandering. I know your soul is bowed down. I love that you still say, " The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. His mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness. The Lord is my portion says my soul. Therefore, I will hope in Him."
Sherri, I am good to those who wait for Me. To those whose soul seeks Me. It is good that you wait quietly for my salvation. I will not cast you off forever. Though there is grief, I will have compassion according to the abundance of my steadfast love. And remember Sherri, my steadfast love is great.
Back to language this coming week. Thanks for praying! Love you.