A quick word from Danny on the goings on here in Vietnam...We are on the other side of some very jammed packed days, bouncing from city to village. Today was a relaxing day in the city of Ho Chi Minh, taking in the sites and sounds while resting up for another couple of hard working days. It has been quite a ride so far and Ben and I will be starting a construction project in a few hours. Our project is in a home that takes in flood waters during the rainy season. We will be taking up old flooring, leveling out the existing floor, pouring a new floor, adding a toilet, and preparing the floor for tile. We will complete as much as possible in two days and hopefully leave very little to be finished.
It never fails that when I take part in what God is doing in the hearts and lives of others, He continually speaks to me. As I began to talk to God about what I would write today He spoke the words "silent witness". These simple words have a profound meaning to me. So often in my walk with God I am very quick to speak but slow to listen and it's in this area He continues to shed his light and bring revelation. In a foreign land I find myself not able to understand or be understood in verbal language. Often times I end up in conflict due to my lack of understanding or my inability to communicate effectively. Being in this language prediciment I could choose to force my way/agenda or allow God to speak through me in a way that is not always comfortable. I have had many opportunities thus far to speak at times in words, facial expressions and physical touch. In these times I'm not sure if the intended message was received. What I choose to believe is that God is speaking his language of love and compassion through me. As long as my motive is to be loving in all I do, and at times say, then the pressure is off of me and God can translate as He sees fit. I find much peace knowing that God is at work in all things and chooses to use me in the process, what a blessing! Thanks for listening...more to come later!!!
