Happy New Year

Today being the 1st day of the year, we always think of fresh starts and new beginnings. New Year resolutions and all that. I've never been much of one for that. I did buy myself a copy of Oswald Chamber's "My Utmost For His Highest". I hope to stay with it through the year, but sometimes I get sidetracked or distracted. I have an opportunity to help a medical mission in Southern Mexico. Without going into too much detail. I will be able to go and assist with some medical procedures over a period of three days. I fear somewhat that I'll not be up to the task. I've never done it before. I haven't assisted in any procedures in several years, as my nursing practice is not that type anymore. I don't know if I'll have the stamina to keep up. I have some anxiety about traveling through Mexico with my very poor Spanish language skills. Oh, there are a thousand excuses. But I believe the Holy Spirit gave me a charge from Matthew 16:24-27; you know. "...let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me." So I'm going to the gym to build up my stamina, listening to Spanish on my mp3 player and praying that I'll be a help to the missionaries and to the medical team. My anxieties have been quelled somewhat as our pastor has been teaching about overcoming fears lately (don't you just love God's timing in giving pastors the messages we most need to hear at the time we need to hear them.) If you happen to read this, please pray for those needs listed above. I'm sure it'll all work out and I'll be of help in this mission. God Bless You All.