Hello Family & Friends,
This is my journal entry on January 2:
Father,
I don't know why I feel so lonely. I feel so alone even among the children that I have known for 2 1/2 years. I just don't know. I think the only thing that can keep me going right now is dwelling on your promises.
1. You will never leave me.
2. You will never forsake me.
3. You will never turn your back against me.
4. You will never abandon me.
5. You are always with me (Matthew 28:20).
6. All things are possible with you Father.
7. You remain in me i've got to remain in you.
8. You complete my life!
I have to realize that You have the best interest for my life. I may know what I want my life to look like, but you have a better understanding of what the rest of my life looks like. I'm tired and sore from playing soccer yesterday. Father, my hope rests in you. You are the only ONE that I can rely on! Please be my strength today! I can do nothing w/o you!"
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I will start tomorrow doing my work. I will be playing soccer with the boys 1 hour in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. One of the things I am excited about is that I get to disciple the teenagers probably 2 or 3 times a week. Mark told me that they just got back from Word of Life camp and are still excited and pumped up about learning more about Christ. Get this...I will be actually using discipleship material from Word Of Life...who would of thought, huh! I will also be helping the couple from Australia that is at GSF until the end of January. They will actually be doing fun and organized activities for the children.
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I have to say that I miss Jamie terribly, but I am learning that I need to trust more in God, who is also known as The Good Shepherd! Please continue to life up the orphanage is your prayers (Good Shepherds Fold Orphanage). Thank you all very much for your support and prayers. Love all of you, especially you Jamie Nicole Benedict.
-In Christ Alone,
Chandler
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2 comments:
Hey man,
Good to read your blog. Sounds like you have some good things planned to do, and some great things that God has worked out for your time there. I know you are there for a reason!
I know how easy it is to slip into doubt and loneliness over there. That's only the enemy trying to keep you from doing what God has brought you there for! WE're praying for you!!
To my dearest son, I love you very much and I want you to know that I have been diligently lifting you up in prayer. I praise our Lord and Savior that you answered the call of "GO YE." I will continue to pray that Jesus meets and supplies your needs and keeps you protected. All of my heart-felt love, YOUR MOTHER
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