Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. Psalm 143:10
As Christians, many times in our lives we are commanded by God to make decisions that are surprising, too heavy and unpleasant for us to follow. This may either be in any form and in any situation, and we feel they are unfair. Yet, God has a reason and a purpose, which in the end, will benefit and bless a person who obeys Him regardless.
In one of our prayer times in the fourth quarter of last year, we (the Carey's) were just surprised that God was leading us into the decision to transfer residence to Tandag (capital town of Surigao del Sur). It was not easy to think about it at first because we were already in our comfort zone with families nearby to help us. The thought of physical transfer being costly and very tiresome, was not at all encouraging. Yet, we had to obey or else...
Both of us received confirmations from God individually in prayers at different intervals of time. When we finally talked about it, we were just surprised at the many positive things we could enjoy when we would just obey.
In other words, here we are in Tandag now, expanding the God-given ministry of Tracts Distribution in greater area. We've been here since October 27, 2013, experiencing the ups and downs of "the new life" and the different people we get acquainted with. Sometimes there are ways that the enemy would discourage us, yet God is victorious in many wonderful ways beyond our understanding that we are confident of His calling.
We are now in the capital city of Surigao del Sur, meaning greater opportunities, when we will just grab them. The pastor of the Bible Baptist Church where we are members now, Ptr. Eduardo Gamboa, President of Moral Recovery Program in Surigao del Sur, with the assistance of bible school students, is seriously helping us distribute tracts in different far and near areas (something we wanted so much before and now granted). Chick Publication, our tracts supplier, are sending more and more tracts. We pray they will not stop till rapture regardless of who will take charge of the tract ministry that meantime God has entrusted to us. Food and shelter are never a problem because God provides and gives increases at the right moment of need.
We are now in the capital city of Surigao del Sur, meaning greater opportunities, when we will just grab them. The pastor of the Bible Baptist Church where we are members now, Ptr. Eduardo Gamboa, President of Moral Recovery Program in Surigao del Sur, with the assistance of bible school students, is seriously helping us distribute tracts in different far and near areas (something we wanted so much before and now granted). Chick Publication, our tracts supplier, are sending more and more tracts. We pray they will not stop till rapture regardless of who will take charge of the tract ministry that meantime God has entrusted to us. Food and shelter are never a problem because God provides and gives increases at the right moment of need.
To God be the glory!
Copyright Mike and Luisa Carey; January 7, 2014
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