I admire you both so much for the sacrifice you are making for this country. It would be an honour to meet you. I thank God for your ministry. Will keep praying for you.
So very true! As a missionary with my family and having been a former missionary in a 3rd world country, it feels like you arent free to share everything you go through because of safety or jeopardizing what you do or judgement from people that don't understand. There are definitely challenges to being a missionary and it can be very discouraging and even depressing for some at times as the devil attacks from every angle, especially the mind. But God is faithful and always provides. Still the Bible says to pray for and encourage each other. With missionaries its often out of sight out of mind. But when you pray for them and their ministry you're taking part in their ministry its thats valuable to God too.
Sending love and prayers to you all. As a missionary I completely understand what you are feeling. It is a hard mix of emotions because we have been called and chosen to go, but many don't realize how hard it is. I have been out of the United States for over 365 days now. We visited the states last April and May for my sisters wedding, but since then I have been outside of the US. It is the longest that I have ever been "on the field." Last week, I had a hard day too. I just wanted comfort food. I wanted the salsas I like. I wanted to be able to cook using the "easy" US ingredients rather than needing to create everything from scratch. I miss dark chocolate. I miss speaking in English. I miss being easily understood. I miss being able to communicate and teach in my native language. It definitely isn't easy to be a missionary, but it is worth it. Some days are definitely more difficult than others and I am praying for you both. Please pray that Corona virus calms down. Our plan was to go to the States for Christmas this year (I have been in Colombia for 2 consecutive Christmases and I just miss celebrating with my family). I want my husband to experience his first US Thanksgiving/Christmas. I really miss my family and we just want to see them.
I would like to be your friend Nora!!! i'm not a missionary but I know how is to feel lonely in my own country! I have a big desire to serve God with my life but I don't have people that share the same feeling! I know people that love the Lord but they are not interested in full time ministry! The Lord is teaching me to relay on Him 😊 God bless you!!!
Aww I started crying just at the beginning of this. Thank you for opening up about the reality of the emotions and struggles of missionary life ❤️ I've dealt with many of these feelings since I've lived 10 years in another country.
I have been a missionary on a Native American reservation for almost 16 years now. Sometimes a good cry and a good night’s sleep is the best medicine. Remember that even your best earthly friend can never satisfy and give you comfort as Jesus can. It will be worth all the pain and sorrow when we stand before the Lord with the souls we have won for Him!
My heart goes out to you, Nora. It’s tough being a woman, wife, mom and daughter. I hope today has been better and that God comforts you 💜 I’d fly to the Solomon Islands just to visit and I’d totally be your friend 😆💜
Thank you for sharing. Praying for you and understand. Been almost 5 years since being home and it looks like it will be a very long time!! Praying for you!!
My heart ached for you during this video! Thank you for being so transparent and sharing your ups and downs. It def helps to know how I can better pray for you! Nora, I wanted to reach through the screen and hug you and tell you I would be your friend! I do think that women connect differently than men and desire that camaraderie with other women. I love that despite the pain, you reminded yourself of the truth that God is with us, He's our constant friend and this world is not our home. Stay focused on our Savior and TRUTH! Media is so detrimental and full of lies! Keep pressing on my brother and sister in Christ! Love and Prayers, Alisha
Hey guys, I am praying for you! Sometimes we forget to let ourselves be filled with the Holy Spirit. We start focusing on ourselves and this little world and need a refocus on God and his will for us. I am just learning this myself. Great love from me is pouring out to you. I am so happy you are there and doing what I cannot do. I thank the Lord for you and the souls you will help to save. Imagine a day when you are surrounded by the souls you have saved and be amazed. Thanks for all you do!
I've been reading my Dad's old letters to me, when I was so far away. He hadn't seen me for years because I went from the cooking school to the military. Being in other countries I could always feel who I was more clearly and though so lonely at times, it fed me more than fitting into the identity of what family expected of me. OUR Home is bigger than the Whole universe and our need for reflection, so necessary. Thank you for sharing. What has helped me & kept me going in adverse times: 2 oracles written on the Temple of New Delphi." Know Thyself & Nothing in Excess", "And this too shall pass" and my favorite line: "We have promises to keep and miles to go before we sleep & miles to go before we sleep" ..My love to you both and your family.
I do know that loneliness is hard, and no one truly understands who hasn’t lived with it. One day at a time. Nahum 1:7♥️ Praying for you both to know true comfort and grace for each day.
💜 Thank you for your transparency. Your labor is not in vain, and Jesus sees each tear. I think sometimes we read missionary biographies and, even if the lonely and difficult stretches are mentioned, we skim over them. But those times have a purpose in God's plan too. As Elisabeth Elliot said, "Loneliness is preparation for leadership". Even though my challenges don't necessarily look like yours, I am inspired by how you talk through the difficulties honestly, acknowledging the feelings and yet still endeavoring to keep a true perspective on everything. I can't promise anything about the S. Islands but I hope we can be neighbor-friends in heaven! 💜
Awww I cant imagine all the struggles you guys are going through. I felt your emotions today. I wanted to cry for you. When God our Father has had this plan for you both to be there. I feel you both need to continue petitioning to God regarding your struggles and ask him to help. God will deliver. Decree and declare more over your lives for everything you require from our Heavenly Father. Mark 11:24 Whatever you ask for in prayer believe you have received it and it will be yours ...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️. All that you are going through is all normal human feelings. Be proud. You guys are fighting through what a lot would have given up. God Bless you all 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
Aw, I am from the Solomon Islands and have been following your videos for a while, I'm sorry for you guys been far away from home and been in the mission field, it's pretty tough with the cultures. I will pray for you both, please I can link you guys with some young Christian couples in the Solomon's who can come by and visit and say Hi, but your life is so amazing. Matt 28:20b..''Lo, I am With you even to the very end of the age".
Our Lord knows and understands your feelings and emotions. He will give you each day the comfort and encouragement you need. May God bless you richly for the work you are doing. I pray for you. Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid..... for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Deuteronomy 31:6
When tempted to be discouraged. Pray and remember Gods Word. Lamentations 3:22-23 It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. Listen to godly music. Call or talk to veteran missionaries on the field for spiritual encouragement. Listen to Biblical preaching over and over. 🤗❤️
I had a rough day yesterday. We found out that my Mom's Best Friend's Husband Don Gilbert is dying of cancer. Please pray for his Family and Wife Wendy Gilbert. They have 3 grown children and grandchildren. Thank you. Please tell Nora that I will be her Friend. She can feel free to message me and just talk.
