Sunday, February 28, 2010

Language Help

Hi everyone,
I hope you are well. This week has been long but it has been good for learning Portuguese. Also, I started a Bible study called One in a Million by Priscilla Shirer. It is a study through the promise land. Wow, this week it talked about complaining! The Israelites had complained about the manna they received and how they missed the Egyptian food. It was a good reminder to me not to complain about anything the Lord has blessed me with. Anyway, as you know, I am getting tutored by one of my parents in my class in Portuguese. As a treat, I went out to dinner with her and spoke to her in Portuguese for 5 hours. Yes, I said 5 hours! I can't believe I can hold a conversation in Portuguese for 5 hours now. We had dinner on the docks of the Amazon River. The Amazon River is so beautiful at night! I even got to eat my favorite new dessert since arriving in Brazil, acai ice cream! I love it! We spoke about her family, the history of Belem, school, my parents, my faith etc. She gave me the Brazilian tour of Belem! That was special! God has truly blessed me with great friendships here! Also, continue to pray for Chile and the people there as they are recovering from that terrible earthquake! Please pray for a new ministry I am getting involved with-Children's Church! It will give me an opportunity to speak in Portuguese to Brazilian children. Praise the Lord!
There is truly nothing to complain about. Thank-you Lord for how You provide!

Psalm 139:7-10:
"Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast."

Thank-you, O LORD for knowing every part of me! You are there and You provide for my every need and I do not need to complain because You know what is best for me!!!

Amen!!
Nova

1 comment:

  1. Sweet girl, you hit the nail on the head! May I, too, never complain! Thanks for the good reminder! Your new friends are soe of the most blessed people on the planet ... they have you for a friend!

    We love you!!!
    Christina for all the Elledge's

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