What an amazing week we have had! Having been before, we were not sure how God would show up this year. Well, of course, as always God is faithful. This year God blessed our family particularily in the time of worship. This year the family mission trip was joined by a group of high school and college students. Each evening, the whole group gathered to worship and to discuss the day's events. Jeremy and Catherine Daniels, and Ross Walters led the worship and a number of the younger people led the devotions and prayers. As parents, this experience was priceless in what it showed our even younger children who were watching closely. As parents, we can try to teach, tell, demonstrate how to live as a disciple of Christ. Young children and new teenagers witnessing the out pouring of love for our Savior by other young adults (from a mother's perspective) speaks volumns. It was truly a blessing to serve along side this special group!
One other quick note has to do with how we pray. Many Christians thank God for the new day of life, but as one college student worded this, she thanks God for waking her up each day. As I have had time to reflect on this, the Holy Spirit has opened my eyes even more. If God wakes us up (and if you are reading this, then He did), then He obviously has plans for us that day. This mind set puts my attention immediately on His plans and so my prayer is that my agenda doesn't interfere or interrupt His plans since after all He did give me the day!
It was an honor and blessing to serve!
Alana and Brian Rochester
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