It is Christmas Eve and it does not feel like the Christmas that I know and love. No snow, no hot chocolate with marshmellows, no coffee cakes, no Chickasha lights, no snow boots, no caroling. It is hot and I am sweating...seems like Texas in August. We came to Sydney for the holidays and the down time has been wonderful. I have gone window shopping, ridden the rail, visited the harbor, and seen the Sydney opera house, eaten fish and chips, and enjoyed a cup or two of coffee. The down time these past 2 days has been a welcome after the long months of travel and ministry. Our last stop before heading to Sydney was in Tingha where I got the chance to fossick. For those that know me, I love rocks so that was a highlight here in Australia. Sitting in the dirt and digging for rocks seemed like a little bit of heaven as I found quartz, and timy pieces of gemstones. I want to take a class now!
From Sydney we will head for Mully and then to Yamba. I have no doubt that God has a divine purpose in our heading to those places. I hope both places are cool enough which will make living in the tent comfortable. I have become quite adapted at living in the tent and sleeping on a foam mattress. It is amazing how adaptable we are and that God created us to be that way. I have adapted well to the elements and living a simpler life with greater exposure to the elements. I actually have a tan...first one in 20 years!
When I go home to Moree, it will be to pack to head back to the States. My time here has been beautiful and a journey as I watch God's love for a people and His desire to bring healing into their midst. I am praying and asking when I should return. I have no doubt that at some point I will return. The work has just begun and I need to raise funds. I have spent everything out of my bank account to support myself and now I am to the place to depend fully upon the Lord to provide funding to finish the work here. Thank you for my Oklahoma friends that listened to the Lord and sent money so we could travel to the next two locations. I am in awe how the Lord truly fulfills every name of His and that He is who He says He is. Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year. I will see many of you soon!
From Sydney we will head for Mully and then to Yamba. I have no doubt that God has a divine purpose in our heading to those places. I hope both places are cool enough which will make living in the tent comfortable. I have become quite adapted at living in the tent and sleeping on a foam mattress. It is amazing how adaptable we are and that God created us to be that way. I have adapted well to the elements and living a simpler life with greater exposure to the elements. I actually have a tan...first one in 20 years!
When I go home to Moree, it will be to pack to head back to the States. My time here has been beautiful and a journey as I watch God's love for a people and His desire to bring healing into their midst. I am praying and asking when I should return. I have no doubt that at some point I will return. The work has just begun and I need to raise funds. I have spent everything out of my bank account to support myself and now I am to the place to depend fully upon the Lord to provide funding to finish the work here. Thank you for my Oklahoma friends that listened to the Lord and sent money so we could travel to the next two locations. I am in awe how the Lord truly fulfills every name of His and that He is who He says He is. Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year. I will see many of you soon!