Into my 3rd Month...

Life is enjoyable here in Korea and I continue to see God working in life around me. As I have settled more into my teaching, I am learning to connect more personally with the students. This is good because it creates a better atmosphere for learning as they feel more relaxed to participate and for building trust in what I have to share with them. But it still comes with challenges- sometimes I have to work harder just to keep their attention. I am also trying to keep the perspective of enjoying each moment in teaching, and not letting my focus be on getting through the class and to the end of the day. I still am learning what it means to be an effective teacher, but I’m thankful that God blesses me with creativity (and flexibility) as well as having co-workers who want to help me succeed.

As for church, this past Sunday I was able to go to Kwanglim Prayer Mountain with the English service congregation (See Pictures). During this trip, I got to know more of the congregation and really felt connected; praise the Lord! The congregation in the English service is smaller- my guess would be around 40 people. I'm still desiding if this church is where I want to regularly attend. Some factors weighing in this are how could I contribute to the needs of this specific church, how is this church reaching out and what is its desire for ministry.

As for my family, we are still going through difficult times and learning to persevere. It is comforting to know God is present with us as He reveals more of the path my family is to walk. I trust He is fulfilling His purpose in this, while making sure to take care of us along the way. I know there are green pastures and quiet waters ahead as our Shepherd leads the way through the valleys- with His gentle voice calling us to place our fears aside and let him restore our souls. And like the picture suggests- He's even willing to reach out to us when the path gets rocky, making sure we're not lost along the journey.

"He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart" Isaiah 40:11