Some days are harder than others. When we said "goodbye" to family in Minnesota, realizing that we would not see them for a few years, that was a hard day. As we drove away, we thought, "It's not fair! It's not fair that our kids will not be able to get hugs from Grandma, or play bubbles with their uncle, or read books with Great Grandma, or cook with Grandpa, or go sliding with their aunt, or play ball with their other aunt,
It's just not fair!"
But then we stopped and wondered, why are we complaining about fairness when God has shown us infinite grace? Beyond the grace of knowing Jesus and following Jesus, God has also graciously provided a wonderful, supportive family who loves us and encourages us. They believe in what God has called us to do and they've joined our team.
And then, when we think about "fairness," is it fair that grandparents in Tanzania can't read the Bible to their grandchildren in their own language? Is it fair that parents in Tanzania can't tell their children about Jesus in their own language?
THAT'S not fair!
And our family shares our passion to see God's Word in the heart language of the people of Tanzania.
No, it's not fair that we have to leave family...it's grace.
sigh...yep, it's not fair! And that is such a lovely and awful thing thing all in one...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing God's word to the people of Tanzania! We are praying for God's grace and peace to cover you in the coming months and even years! Your family is so very precious!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how all of that was going. You guys are in my prayers!
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