Adversity

Adversity is something we all inevitably face. I know from personal experience, it never feels good and when it passes or is resolved, I am relieved. The Lord doesn't promise us a life free of adversity, but He does promise we will not walk through it alone. It is when adversity is at its greatest that we often see the hand of the Lord move in miraculous ways.

We are experiencing some adversity in the ministry here. Our school in Purulha has been under attack for some time. The mayor is disputing our property boundaries and has threatened to bulldoze down the school! The process of working towards resolution is long and arduous, but we are trusting the Lord. We know that the Kingdom has been advancing in Purulha and that has got to make the enemy angry. Hector David has been blessing that community as he serves as Director of the school. About a year ago, he started a cell group meeting for parents on Thursday nights. It grew so much that he needed help and so they changed the time to Sunday mornings and the group continues to grow. He has also started a soccer school for boys in the community. He is teaching about the Lord through the game of soccer. They have now entered into a league and have won every game they've played!

We are also experiencing some personal adversity and it is hard. It is difficult to know how to respond in the right manner. We want to be God honouring, yet sometimes it is a challenge to see what that actually looks like. We have to cling to the promises of the Lord, like that in Jeremiah 29 - "I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future," declares the Lord.

As we walk the path the Lord has laid before we us we can do nothing but trust in Him and His plan. Please pray for the situation in Purulha as well as for our family and the challenges we face.

Bless you, Karren