What a Mighty God we Serve!!!!!!!!!

I was reminded of this song as I stood at the edge of the ocean and watched as the waves beat mercilessly upon the rocks! Sometimes it feels like the cares of life or the temptations of Satan beat upon us just like that trying to wear down our resolve, trying to make us crumble under pressure, but if we have our feet on the solid rock of God we will stand in victory! I've been feeling the battle in my own life here lately. Satan is trying to discourage me, to steal my joy, to keep me from the living well. He knows that if he can get me from within I will not stand. I will not be light for Christ that I so, so desire to be. No, being a missionary certainly doesn't make life any easier. It doesn't just come natural to do all the right things now. All the pieces don't just suddenly fall into place. I feel the battle raging. i sense the urgency of this fight. And I am so grateful to be on the winning side. At times it feels like there is no ground gained, but I know, I truly know that in the end those who have been faithful to fight the good fight will wear the crown of life. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who persevers under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

We went to Ft. Judy Sunday evening to watch the sunset. I love it there. It leaves me in awe. There is such a beautiful breeze, well maybe wind would be more like it, but it is so refreshing. I love to feel the ocean spray as the waves crash against the rocks. Oh and sunsets....love them too.

Finished painting #2 to hang beside painting # 1

I also scored this map for a great deal. was tickled pink. Ben made a frame for me out of an old crate (of course). I painted it white, but thought it looked too bright so I applied some dark stain on top of that and then did some sanding to give it some character.

I also finished my chicken wire picture holder thingy this week. Cheap! Cheap! chicken wire is very inexpensive and we all know that frames are too. :) Now I have room to put up all the pictures that you guys send down here :) Excuse the nasty green wall....i am kinda tired of looking at green walls, but of course the pink and purple bedroom walls break it up a little :) Oh well, it could be worse. :)