Since we arrived in the States a couple of weeks ago … people keep telling us to “rest” and we continually have to ask ourselves what that means. For farmers, who naturally rise before the sun and work all day, the word “REST” is not a word that commonly enters into our vocabulary. We know that a primary purpose for our Stateside assignment is to “REST”, so as we enter into this time I have been asking God to show me what HE thinks that means …
And THIS MORNING, HE gave me a SIGN!!!! It was a simple, hand-painted sign on the side of Farm to Market Road 531 west of Weatherford, Texas.
I am pretty stubborn sometimes, so a clear, concise sign was just what I needed to make this clear as we begin this journey that we are calling “Stateside Assignment”. “SEEK GOD!”
I have to be real honest, as I look at our travel schedule, or preaching schedule, housing, cars, food, clothes, school, ministry, and on and on and on, and I can’t help but scream, “HOW CAN I REST!!!” There is so much to do, and compared to our home in Thailand everything is so expensive, that I am left reeling confused, and tired to the core.
But Jesus tells in Chapter 6 of Matthew that we don’t have to worry about these things. Our Father feeds the birds of the air, he makes the grass and flowers grow, and MORE than THAT … we are His children and he loves us and wants to care for us in ways we cannot yet even imagine.
This next year while we rest, relax, reconnect, and retool the Lord is telling me to do all of this in the context of “SEEKING HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS!” He will give us the rest that we need, but His REST is the product of seeking Him.
We have been blessed since arriving in the US to have the opportunity to visit friends and Family in Texas located in North Texas, and Tennessee. And tomorrow we settle down at the mission residence where we will call home at First Baptist Church Benbrook. Hattie heads out soon for Vet Camp, Emma started Ballet Camp, Harry is at American Football Camp, and Nellie is at Softball Camp. It is fun to see old friends and make new ones, and we look forward to seeing all of you soon.
Prayers and Praises:
- Praise God for provision of our mini-van provided by a local car dealership
- Praise God for provision of housing at FBC Benbrook and the Benbrook church family
- Praise God for opportunities for our children’s education and development
- Pray for God’s provision for our monthly support team for personal support ($3,000 usd monthly)
- Pray for God’s provision for ongoing monthly ministry expenses in Thailand ($1,500 usd monthly)
- Pray for God’s provision for finances for special development projects in Thailand related to staff housing, outreach, and partner development.
- Pray for Narrow Gate Asia ministry board development
- Pray for the Brittan family to Glorify God by seeking His Righteousness FIRST.
God Bless.
The Brittan Family
Harry, Pattie, Hattie, Emma, Harry V, and Nellie.
Send Letters and Tax Deductible Contributions to:
Narrow Gate Asia
P.O. Box 260275
Plano, TX 75026-0275 USA
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Contact us on Facebook, or at hbrittan@narrowgateasia.org
The Brittan Family
Harry, Pattie, Hattie, Emma, Harry V, and Nellie.
Send Letters and Tax Deductible Contributions to:
Narrow Gate Asia
P.O. Box 260275
Plano, TX 75026-0275 USA
Please use this link to go direct to PAYPAL:
Contact us on Facebook, or at hbrittan@narrowgateasia.org
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