These past couple of days have been a struggle. Many temptations to not put our trust and hope in God have been getting in the way of faith in God's promises. Especially me, Bill. I have been doubting that God will provide for tuition and housing. I have been questioning whether or not to even attend seminary, when the Appalachian people don't need or care to have a seminary graduate. I have been struggling with not getting a "job" that promises a paycheck, but only going to school, advocating for the church overseas and ministering to the church and people of Appalachia and trusting God to provide. School loans are not helping this. All I have to do is circle accept and every need to trust God will vanish.
Please pray that we don't stumble and fall back into unbelief, doubt, and into our familiar American lifestyle. When I set my heart and mind on things above God is gracious to give me the faith I need, but once I start thinking and trying to figure things out on my own faith vanishes and anxiety creeps in.
All this is resulting in a lack of love, compassion, and grace toward my wife and children.
Please pray for us! Praise God that he is faithful even when we are faithless!
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