Writing this blog from South Asia still feels surreal. I have already been here for nearly a month and each day continues to bring new surprises. Whether it's a new food which fills my nostrils with its (often overwhelming) aroma, or a new musical sound which soothes (or pierces) my ears; there is so much to take in. "Loud" would definitely be a word I would use to describe the experience thus far. Unfortunately, the volume of the spiritual darkness could also be described as being loud. Whether it's the call to prayer from the mosques, the ringing of bells by the Hindu priests, or simply the cries of souls searching for hope. Discouragement is hounding as the enemy attempts to remove me and others from this place. However, the call remains, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations..." Many times struggles have come this past month, but relying on the Comforter has been a blessing beyond expression. He has taught me that He was meant to be our complete sustenance, and He satisfies fully.
"But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." 1 Peter 5:10
