Remember Who He Is

I've certainly experienced a lot of unknowns lately. I'm no stranger to unexpected scenarios. I often am puzzled by unanswered questions. I don't think I'm alone in that. Questions and unknowns are just a part of life. I'm realizing more and more just how little control I have over it all.

Yet one thing remains. Who God is stays the same. God is love. God is good. God is faithful. God is worthy of my praise. God is trustworthy. God is in control.

I have been reminded lately that I must remember Who He is.

When people I love feel far away, when physical health is compromised, when doubts arise, when living in a foreign country is just hard... I must remember Who He is.

As we come into the Christmas season, may we remember Who He is. May we remember the hope, the joy, the love, the peace that comes only through our Savior, Jesus.

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This week, I was thankful to have a bit of downtime to recover after this surgery. I spent a lot of time with my "Japan fam," which included decorating for Christmas, sipping hot chocolate, and enjoying some Christmas music! I'm usually not one to be super early to celebrate and I certainly am not big into decorating (as many of my friends would attest to), but somehow after all this year has held, a little Christmas reminder of Jesus is just what I need.

A few notes: 1. Decorating with friends-like-family is simply a blast. 2. Keeping up while trying to sing carols in another language was an overlooked challenge - still, so wonderful to sing familiar songs with my church family here! 3. It makes me smile when I look at my little reminder of another time of my life. Ah, Haiti, you'll forever fill a piece of my heart...

A sunny Sunday evening river walk is always the best way to unwind before the start of a new work week! I'm excited to be able to be back in the classroom so soon!

Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually! 1 Chronicles 16:11