Leaders are constantly called upon to evaluate progress
and redefine objectives. We are constantly doing this in
our personal lives also. Often events and changing realities prompt us to stop
long enough to do this.
I recently returned from a trip that took me to Mexico and then over to Sanford, Florida.
In Mexico,
I witnessed motivating progress in God-honoring areas. I saw maturing believers
entering into life with their own people group resulting in drawing people to
our Lord Jesus Christ. Young people, graduating from High School with a love
for God, determined to live out their Christian life. Our Granddaughter, Briana
Arnold is one of those. I totally enjoyed being present for her graduation and
the events surrounding that. I saw leaders making difficult choices that will
enhance our relationships with others of the body of Christ, as we serve Him
together.
In Sanford, Florida I participated in several days of
meetings in which we examined and gained understanding that will help us as we
continue to reach unreached people groups in the most needy parts of this
world. We know that God has given us increased understanding that will result
in changes that God desires to see in me and Faith personally and also changes
we need to make in how we prepare people for missionary service. So we are evaluating
and redefining a number of areas.
Nearly a week ago I returned home to find that in my absence Faith
also has been evaluating and redefining. During this two
week trip that I made, she discovered her physical limitations more accurately.
When we’re here together, I’m able to help her in various ways that reduce the
work-load for her, which has masked her real condition. We have three doctor’s
appointments with specialists scheduled, two of which are next week, to check
out some rather alarming symptoms that she has. She is in constant pain in her
head, neck, and extremities, constant tingling down her arms, hands, legs and
feet. She loses her balance easily. All of these are getting worse. She says,
“These are now ‘screaming’ at me.” God knows what He is doing! WE
TRUST HIM COMPLETELY — and we covet your prayers! We know that God is in
complete control! We are resting in this truth. She will see one of the TOP
spine surgeons in America in
St Louis on
July 5th. Pray with us for God’s wisdom in discerning what is
going on. We need to find out what is causing these symptoms.
These changing realities in Faith’s physical
condition are causing Faith and me to reevaluate and redefine
our objectives. We earnestly desire that you be a part of this. We will keep
you informed as we gain understanding from the medical specialists. Pray for
the following:
1. That God
will give the doctors wisdom to identify the cause of these symptoms.
2. That God
will indicate the correct solution with the least negative side effects.
3. That Faith
and I will honor God before others as we experience all that God has ahead for
us.
4. That God
will lead us together with you in regard to what changes we should make in our
lives and ministry.
We are both content with whatever God has ahead for us. Thank
you for being an important part of our lives!!!
BIG hugs from us to you! J
Paul and Faith