Friends, it has been a while since I last wrote on this blog updating you on my condition here in Fargo, North Dakota. For that, I sincerely apologize. But I am happy to let you know that after 3 weeks here and getting a job at Jimmy John's that a routine has started to come about. This will make the adjustment of life here just about complete. Also I would love to report that my chest cold that I thought could have possibly ended my life has all but left this past week, making life in general more enjoyable. So far several relationships have been built between the summer missionaries here and those in our sphere of influence. Be in prayer for the relationships that the Lord has allowed us to build and that we can bring the gospel into their lives. Pray that God softens their hearts and that He will give us the words to say to them and not our own.
Not only did I want to update you on my condition here, I wanted to share what God has slowly reminded me of in the past few days. It has been every bit of humbling to relearn my place in God's kingdom. Pride had taken over me as I was adjusting to life here in Fargo. It had built up to the point that I was no longer serving God at times but in fact, building my reputation as a front-line missionary. But after reading scripture, other materials in possession, chatting with some friends and family here and at home I realized that the life of the missionary sent by God is not flashy and glamorous. It is the polar opposite of what I was living it to be. It is about me fitting into God's mission, not God being apart of my mission. I thank God for unveiling my eyes to my sinful nature in pride.
To be a disciple pursuing Christ whole-heartily, I must put away my pride to follow Him at my absolute optimum level that He has called me to. Hopefully, this will give me focus on the task at hand that Jesus has called upon me to serve Him here in Fargo. All of us believers here in the Fargo-Moorhead area must realize that we must remain focused on what God's intent of His mission in this area. Pray that we focus on God's intent here and not our own thoughts and desires. Pray that our focus doesn't discount love from the equation.
Ephesians 4:22-25
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