June 18, 2020 -(written by Diane) These are confusing times and it’s easy to get discouraged. Our community in Bulgaria is also confused about world events. Students are finishing school, and people are working temporary jobs from project to project. For many, these are uncertain times. We all can be overwhelmed by what is happening in these days.
We have different views outside our home windows, we are beginning to see activity in our neighborhood. People are starting to fix their roofs.
One view is of an old wall. When I think about the devastation worldwide with the pandemic, I get overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next.
Another view is a lookout over our town to other towns in the Petrich region. When I switch my view from the old wall to look and pray over the town, I begin to see the world from a different perspective. Throughout history, times have been good and bad, yet God is working through those who are part of His Kingdom.
When I look up and out I quit feeling overwhelmed and can once again put my hand in His and follow His lead knowing He’s in control and has me, my community and the world’s future in mind.
This week pray for –
- Local leaders making decisions as to how to live after the stay at home orders
- our own perspectives that we continue to look at the world through God’s eyes
- Continued plans for our time in the states this fall