Priorities

God has been working in me big time using everything, everything obvious. Have you ever experienced He pointed out using everything that He wanted you not to diddle any time on yourself but to focus on Him completely? To use every second to minister to Him (not meaning the full-time ministry) because the time is so short and so evil and you don't know what would happen in the next minute... Christian Carpe Diem: if now (not today) you can do something, DO IT, don't regret later not doing it!

"Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is." Eph 5:15-17

1. Preach the Word...

... in the shop to the shop assistant who is going to divorce, who doesn't have hope at all, ridden and has no idea about the next step... (who would tell these looking at him)...

... when you don't feel like it because God (even then) is preparing something special... On Monday as I was coming back to Little Falls by taxi I hesitated to give out tracts to the other passengers. God won and gave me such an "encouragement bag" which humbled me completely... A pastor traveled behind me and a new-born believer sat next to me. She said: "Don't get tired of the good work! Thank you very much for doing this!"

... for the believers' correction... I know, I see that I am becoming "stricter"... straighter... I say this to myself and to you, my believer friend - Be strict with yourself - according to Scriptures -, don't be patient because you are playing with the fire... (I know it sounds black and white so I am praying that it wouldn't cause confusion and misunderstanding.)

2. God's provision

Miriam Ritchie

Oh, how much I got from God through her!!! Thank you!!! She's just got back to the States after a 2-year ministry. She showed me all the ins and outs of the WOL South Africa ministry... :) We spent 4 months living, ministering, laughing, crying, improving, learning together... She is facing a completely new chapter of her life right now: please, pray for her to adjust to the new things and to see God's leadership for the future.

Financies

What I didn't expect at all - my first South African support. I am smiling with full mouth and giving thanks to GOD that He gives so much more than I basically need. I assisted in a Christian school camp: organizing programs, counseling, taking pictures, lifeguarding, guiding hikes... and also I made friends with the young people.

More pictures on facebook

In my next post I will introduce my church (and my ministries), my new family! :)