This is what I have been dealing with the last couple of weeks, grappling with the struggles of doing God's work. But God is good, and God is faithful and is lifting me up.
We've been reading a book called, So You Want to Be Like Christ? by Charles Swindoll with our Corefas. It talks about really knowing Christ and what that takes. One of the chapter is called Silence and Solitude. Since reading it, I've been trying to practice that and just spend time with God without having to say something to him, and on my way home tonight I felt enlightened. He reminded me of the good news once again. He reminded me that the world as it currently is, will not always be; that he will at some point in time make it perfect and good. That is such good news. Our world can be pretty depressing, certainly it is beautiful and a good creation, but evil has had it's way with it for a long time and there is serious brokenness and deep scars. One day it will be like new again, perfect and pure as God created it to be. I can't wait! That brings me so much joy.
I was also reminded of this verse:
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." (Galatians 6:9 NIV)
I take double courage in that verse. Certainly I think it means God has good things in store for us who live for him, but it also gives me great hope that my efforts in the lives of the people I'm trying to disciple and minister to will bear fruit if I don't give up. Don't become weary in doing what's right for people or good for them, if you don't give up there will be progress. That's my hope and prayer. I'm sure all of you have someone in your life you've tried to help or that you believe in more than they even do. I encourage you to not give up. Or maybe you're discouraged with life in general, don't grow weary in doing good. God is working and he has a great harvest in store!
With all of that said, those things are more in my personal ministry. Our ministry as a whole is thriving and is in a great place! I am so thankful for what God has done and is doing, and I can already see him laying an awesome foundation for ministry next year. We are going to have some great new student leaders, I see them developing right before my eyes! So cool. And you are a part of that! I want to thank you so deeply for your financial support, your prayers, your belief in me and in what we're trying to accomplish for God,and with God ,on campus! We couldn't do it without your partnership. I am praying for you and feel so blessed by you!
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
We're in this together, let's keep at it!
Much love and thanks to you all,
Brianna
Here are some photos from Park Day this last month. This was a chance for us to get a big chunk of one together, build relationships and community, and have fun! Mission accomplished. As you can see we played lots of goofy games, just hung out, and ended the day with some worship.
