Many people take the month of November to list all the ways that they are thankful for the good things they have in life. I'll take a moment to do the same here, but not only for the good things.
I am thankful that suffering produces perseverance. I am so grateful to God that He has allowed us to come to the Czech Republic and teach English. I am grateful that He has also allowed us to have hard times here, because it has made us stronger as people, teachers, and ultimately, as Christians.
I can see how a person who is doing work overseas could become overwhelmed at the nearly impossible task that lies ahead of them. Joining into a culture that did not ask for them to come, and then trying to make connections can be very difficult. I am thankful that despite the challenges, we have made some connections with people, and have had some opportunities to share our faith in real and meaningful ways.
Though we have just begun this journey in many ways, I feel like we are already learning life long lessons about God's plan for our lives. And that, is for what I am most thankful.
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