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The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.
-- Lamentations 3:25

Sometimes waiting is the hardest part in God's plan. This morning's message at church encouraged me to remember that the time between when God calls you to do His work & the fulfilment of that work, we need to continue to push forward. Waiting doesn't just consist of sitting around, taking a nap, or working on your tan. No, waiting can involve your blood, sweat, and tears. There is still work to be done while waiting.

As most of you know (if not all), Joy, Emerson, and I are moving to South Africa soon. We are moving there with another family, the Portlands (Mike, Misty, and their son Michael). The Portlands moved there in February, and we are soon to follow. Our goal in moving to Paarl, South Africa is to be used by God beyond our means & reach the lost with God's gospel. Our prayer is that revival spreads throughout the land & souls are saved. We long to bring glory to God's name in a radical way.

Until we leave, we must wait. We are not only waiting for the practical things (housing, travel fare, financial support, etc.), but most of all we are waiting for God's timing. We are waiting to hear God's voice. We have received confirmation in our calling, now we are waiting for fulfilment in our calling. We hope that day comes sooner than later, but we will continue to wait on the Lord for as His word says, "The Lord is good to those who wait for Him..."