Usually I have an idea of what I want to write when blog-day comes around. But, today I went through the day concentrating on the tasks at hand and didn't let my mind wander to a blog topic. It was a beautiful day with temperatures in the 60's and a great day to be outside, even if our main task was physically demanding. We were taking down a fairly good sized tree to clear a path for a road to a future water well site. We met some challenges with a tangled and extensive root system where we need to dig a trench for a culvert and the chain saws were less than cooperative. The tree needed to be guided away from a telephone line and some of the cut pieces needed to be moved in the bucket of a Case tractor. We were also using a 1967 Chevy dump truck with no power steering. The job will continue tomorrow afternoon, after we work in the print shop in the morning.
In spite of the difficulties, Hugh and I left the shop tired but satisfied that we had made it safely through our work day. It's gratifying to know that this ministry is blessing so many people here and around the world. Our lessons are reaching thousands of people who are hearing the Good News of Jesus Christ for the first time and are eager to know more about Him and grow closer to Him in a personal and intimate relationship. To be part of that makes our work worthwhile. We can't all be missionaries, but we can be on a mission to do God's work where He calls us and in whatever role adds value to the lives we impact. What a blessing to not have a topic, and still praise God for allowing us to work in His harvest with others who love The Lord and wish to see His Kingdom come and His will be done. Worn out in the service of the Lord - it feels good.
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