"
WE ARE NOT CALLED TO BE SUCCESSFUL BUT TO BE FAITHFUL" -
  Mother Teresa
 
I love this quote! The first time I read it….was in the book
IRRESISTIBLE REVOLUTION by Shane Claiborne
.
 
www.irresistiblerevolution.org

 It's given me a lot to think about...excellent reading!
 

This call into full-time missions has been life changing. It's exciting and fun - but mostly right now… it's challenging, scary and difficult!
  There are times I'm tempted to take matters into my own hands.
 Trusting God for our daily needs is easier said than done.
  This is when I think of Mother Teresa's quote … that I'm not called to be successful (or to know what's going to happen when and how)…but to be faithful to God at
 all times, especially now when it's less than easy.
 

While traveling this month and visiting friends, we've heard many share about their difficult circumstances from health problems to loss of jobs. You are in our prayers. We love you!
 

PRAY by Kendall Payne
 
www.kendallpayne.com

I will pray for you now, for you have been my faithful friends

While the road we walk is difficult indeed

I couldn't not ask for more than what you've already been

Only that you would say these prayers for me

May your heart break enough that compassion enters in

May your strength all be spent upon the weak

All the castles and crowns you build and place upon your head

May they all fall, come crashing down around your feet

May you find every step to be harder than the last

So your character grows greater every stride

May your company be of human insignificance

May your weakness be your only source of pride

What you do unto others may it all be done to you

May you meet the One who made us

And see Him smile when life is through

May your blessings be many but not what you hoped they'd be

And when you look upon the broken

May mercy show you what you could not see

May you never be sure of any plans you desire

But you'd learn to trust the plan He has for you

May your passions be tried and tested in the holy fire

May you fight with all your life for what is true

I have prayed for you now all my dear and faithful friends

But what I wish is more than I could ever speak

As the way wanders on I'll long to see you once again

Until then, would you pray these prayers for me?

Oh, that you would pray for me

ON ANOTHER NOTE
- I have a friend who collects hats. 
She gave me a "pope hat" when we parted...
it makes me laugh…and sometimes I wear it when I type. Is there a more appropriate time to wear it? I'm open to suggestions.