May They See A Difference

“A lot of people told me, ‘You’re going to miss out on SO much!’ But I don’t feel like we’re missing out on anything!”

Anna sat beside me on the front porch and shared this with me.

I am extremely thankful that my kids don’t feel like they are missing out or being deprived because the Lord has called us to the mission field! I am grateful that they want to help and have kept their sweet spirit, even if they are living a little different now.

Their joyfulness and songs are not only a great blessing to me, but also a testimony to the Malawians. They say that we are a happy family, that loves one another. It is so different for them to see as most homes here are filled with fighting, husbands beating wives, vice-a-versa, and even spouses killing each other.

What a testimony and light our families can be in this world where they have lost natural affection! It is only because of Jesus! May those around us and those around you see only HIM! May they see a difference!

P.S. Don’t feel sorry for missionary kids. They are learning true contentment in a way that wouldn’t be possible anywhere else. Because true contentment comes not when life is perfect, but when we can praise the Lord…even when doing laundry by hand.