My Missionary Musings
by Jan Cox
Almost one week has gone by since I flew home from Poland (via Berlin and London). I had a fabulous two weeks of discovery, connections and faith building. We had lots of prayer times.
Here are some thoughts that I jotted down in my journal about what I learned about God:
- God works in people’s lives
- God helps them (and us) to gain a better perspective on their situations
- God uses us (missionaries) to show His love and to teach His word
- God’s Word is POWERFUL
- God helps me stay calm in situations where I could lose control
- God gives me words when I know I could not have thought of them myself
- God gave us all strength when were we at the end of our own physical stamina
- God builds relationships of trust
- God is the same – in Poland, here and everywhere
As I try to regroup I find that He is teaching me new things. In my week of adjustment I took a sabbatical – a rest to reenergize, refocus and renew. So I am learning:
- To wait on Him
- That He has a plan and I don’t need to rush ahead of Him
- He will put things in place
- That although I may be a part of His plan it is not about ME
- Relationship building is as important here in my little village as it is in Poland
- My morning time with Him is even more important than before
- Memorizing scripture is important (and I will try to catch up to my Colossians Scripture Memorizing group)
As I readjust to living in Haliburton and listen to Him I urge all of you to take time for a “Sabbath” rest and be still before Him.
Prayer:
Lord I pray a blessing for those I left behind in Poland, the campers, and the pastors and their families. I pray for my mission team as they readjust to their lives. I ask for Your peace to settle over everyone; for Your inspiration so we can carry out Your plan. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.
My Gratitude List book was left at home while I travelled. I will continue to count God’s gifts. But here are some of the things I had written before I left home. (up to 256)
- Discipline to keep regular blog posts
- Hubby barbecuing between rain showers
- God-incident meeting with a friend to clean up a misunderstanding
- A great VBS
- Tired cranky children (reminds me to remember the HALT method of proactive parenting)
- Loving daughters
- Swimming in the lake
- Seeing generosity in people’s hearts
- Another fawn in the backyard
- Blue blue cloudless skies
- My prayer team for my mission trip to Poland
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Jan Cox
Jan, a former school teacher and small business owner, found a new passion in writing in her retirement. She has published two devotionals and a number of articles for magazines and a Bible study. She is owner of Under the Cover of Prayer and moderates the site. She also writes at A Better Way. Jan has written a children’s book in which she is also the watercolour illustrator. She hopes to publish it sometime.




