Extra Letter

Just a few thoughts as you seemed discouraged last letter. And I loved all you wrote. You don't have to say anything special, just write about what you are doing the work you are trying. You bring me much joy!

Remember that you will NEVER regret being 100% obedient. Even when others are not. Do not stoop to their level, but with humility do as you are asked and entrusted. The Lord will bless you in ways you don't know now. Things will happen to you throughout your life because of how you serve Him now. 

It can be discouraging when your hard work seems to come to nothing but remember you are successful when you testify and invite. Always invite them to make and keep a commitment. 

And pray hard for a positive outlook and you will see His hand in your life. I pray for you daily to teach with power. I know you are doing a great work. 

We pray for your investigators also. 

I remember one of my most frustrating days that also turned into one of the most fun and memorable. We had been teaching a great family. Just as you always dream of. Then that day they decided not to go further. I could tell they knew of its truth but could not make the change in their lives at that time. It was such a drain. We so looked forward to each visit with them and planned so carefully our messages tailored just for them. 

After that we went out into the bitter cold, and we felt it. (You can have the stifling heat instead of the bitter cold!). As we made our way back towards the bus stop to go home I slipped and fell and slid down a long long alley covered in ice. By the time I got to the bottom I was so drained that all I could do was laugh. I actually hung onto a fence line and climbed back up the alley to do it again. As I got home what I could feel was His love for me. 

Honestly Gav, this weird night changed my life. It was the time that I changed from struggling to knowing I was doing what He wanted and felt his love so strong I knew who I was and knew that I could not deny what I knew.  Times did not get easier, but I had changed. 

I pray that you will find for yourself what you need in your heart. I know you can. I am so pleased that you are working to buck the tide you say is there and remain obedient in every way. 

You are my son, and I am one proud papa. 

Dad

P.S. Enjoy the picture where it was all backwards (they drive on the left side in Hong Kong)