I have my answer about how dependable the internet is: it isn't. Not having the luxury of depending on many of the simple things I am accustomed to living with has been a growing experience. Electricity frequently decides go away for a bit, and when it is available the voltage is constantly in flux. The water pressure takes arbitrary breaks every once in a while. Right now items such as salt, flour and gas aren’t even available in Fria. The list could go on.
I’m thankful I serve a God I can depend on. This quality is affirmed over and over again in Scripture:
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.”
Deuteronomy 7:2
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning;great is your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:23
I have been safely in Fria for over two weeks now. Time is already flying by. I have been greatly enjoying my time here. The first couple weeks Alexandria and I were settled in, shown our way around town, learned how to buy food and other things we’ll need at the market and learned to cook some delicious Guinean dishes. I have started teaching this week and will continue to do so until May!
I’ll do my best to share more about what it is like in Fria and how things are going soon…
I’m thankful I serve a God I can depend on. This quality is affirmed over and over again in Scripture:
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.”
Deuteronomy 7:2
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning;great is your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:23
I have been safely in Fria for over two weeks now. Time is already flying by. I have been greatly enjoying my time here. The first couple weeks Alexandria and I were settled in, shown our way around town, learned how to buy food and other things we’ll need at the market and learned to cook some delicious Guinean dishes. I have started teaching this week and will continue to do so until May!
I’ll do my best to share more about what it is like in Fria and how things are going soon…
Hey, I am glad to hear your surviving. I have seen that the unrest is getting a bit worse in Guinea. I hope things are safe and well where you are in Guinea. I got an internship at the Big Brothers & Big Sisters program for Berrien and Cass Counties. Love you and hope to keep seeing updates on how you are doing.
ReplyDeleteChristopher! you have no idea how wonderful it is to hear even a snippet of what you are doing there - and most importantly, that you are safe. We continue to keep you in our prayers, and miss you greatly!
ReplyDeletemuch love to you!
So interesting to see how God works in our lives, especially when we are open to His leading regardless of what we thought we were going to do. Glad to hear that you are there safely and learning many things. We are proud of you, Christopher, and how you are staying close to God and working for Him. Our prayers are with you. B. Mallinson
ReplyDeleteI don't think a message from you has been more welcome than this one! After sending you off to another continent and then hearing about the unrest in Guinea, well, it makes a mom wonder how her child is managing so far away from home....I can't race over to help you or even simply call you on the phone! But just like you said, we serve an Almighty God whose hand is not short that it cannot save. You can be certain that I pray for His protection and guidance for you every day! I am already looking forward to your homecoming:). I love you more than ever.
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you! A song that came to my mind when I reas your blog is 'He Leadeth Me': here are the 1ts & 3rd verses:
ReplyDelete1 He leadeth me! O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught! What e'er I do where e'er I be, Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.
Refrain: He leadeth me, He leadeth me, By His own hand He leadeth me; His faithful follower I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me.
3 Lord, I would clasp my hand in Thine, Nor ever murmur nor repine; Content, whatever lot I see, Since 'tis my God that leadeth me.
Thank you Christopher for reminding us to follow God more closely. You are a joy to God's heart!
We love you and look foreward to more...
Hi Christopher. Just read your stuff. Emily and I are here, keeping you in mind. Wedding plans are moving along. We have a shower on Sunday. Several changes in the apartment, but we're moving forward on it still. I thought of you when I heard Conakry on NPR. Love you.
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