Giving it up, to the Father

The celebration of the Webers went well and I had to play the piano even though my skill on that particular instrument is not very high. I guess no one noticed so much because I made sure the volume was very low, so that the bass guitar and the acoustic guitar were more prominent.

The food was also very good and I cannot even count how many people were there, let's just say that it was well attended. In true German fashion, the ceremony was not too long and the people present seemed to enjoy themselves. David Rempel was his usual casual self and Burkhard gave a glowing testimony and encouragement to those in attendance. Wilfried and his wife Ursula shared the stage eventually and both briefly shared a testimony from their time with diguna before Wilfried gave an encouragement to all present.

I had purposed to ask Wilfried about the moments when he felt like giving up but I did not get the opportunity. Instead, I got his wife, who was more than capable of answering my question, so I asked her. She gave me a very short testimony, told me that she had felt that way so many times but had the following things to thank God for:

• there were always friends praying for her and Wilfried
• the Word of God was her source of strength and renewed motivation.

Now I feel that I have a suitable means of handling the challenges that face me in the service I partner with God in. I hope that the next time I feel like giving up, I will remember those praying for me, and I will remember to turn to God in earnest prayer and to His Word for guidance and strength. Bless the Lord, oh my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name.