In this blog series we want to show you that it is actually really easy to make an impact where you live. We hope you start to see that more by reading this series!
In the second week of our series I touched a little bit on that topic, but today I want to go a little bit deeper into it because it is such a key!
One of the values of America is independence. But is that always a good thing? When we are too independent we end up separating ourselves from others. We miss the opportunity for relationship. I think a better way to live would be to be more interdependent. Being interdependent opens the door for vulnerability. It says I can’t or don’t have it all and I need you.
How could that look like? Here an example: If a neighbor has all the tools you can go over and borrow the tool you need from him. But then the other way around if your neighbor doesn’t know how to use some of his tools you can help him out in either way doing the task for him, or teaching him how to use it. That is easy to do, but it takes a step in saying I need you. When you take those steps it opens the door for a deeper relationship. But you also have to be careful how you approach things like that. Don’t go over and show off in how amazing you are by having all those tools or in how you know how to use them all. No those things have to come out of humility.
The step of saying I need you is a step of saying I invite you more into my life.
- Are you ready to take that step with your neighbors?
- Are you ready to be open and show your needs but also give the things you have?
- Go for it!
Hey our friend
We hope you had a fantastic week. Jen and I were able to spend a day hiking which was amazing. Every Sunday a city bus is heading towards Marine Headlands, an area across the Golden gate bridge which is all nature. The funny thing that happened was that we brought the bus fare for the way there, but we left one of our wallets at home which had the fare for the way back. So what did we do? We hiked about 12 miles back into the city across the Golden Gate bridge. It was a wonderful time.
We also had another wonderful neighbor brunch and a game night at our house. A lot of people came, which some of them we haven’t seen for a long time. It was really good to reconnect. Our DTS Students are doing well as well which is awesome to see. Please keep them in your prayers!
First of all Thank you to all who support us in our work here! You are a huge blessing to us! May god bless you richly!
But here a request! Over the last few months we lost about $287 in monthly support through changes of circumstances in peoples lives. So at this point we need about $1560 more in monthly support to be fully funded. We want to ask for your help in sharing with people you know that have a heart for missions and would be interested in joining our support team. Of course if you are not a part of it you are welcome to join as well! When you click on this link you find out more how to do that. Thank you for all your help in this area.
Remember this week to take a step into being more vulnerable and open. It will change your life!
Have a blessed week
Markus and Jen