(Or to me, a luxury!)
...You will go great lengths to get it! On Saturday, Beka, Harriet and I hopped on a bus to Busan (1 hour), explored a bit of the city, and then headed to eat Mexican food via subway (45 minutes.) But it was worth it with guacamole made right before our eyes, and yummy burritos to follow! Below is a picture of us taken at the beach near the restaurant. Next time we're planning to spend the day at the beach and fill up on Mexican before heading back.
On an opposite note, Beka and I ran a 5k yesterday. It's been a while since I've ran but it felt good. Looks like we're running a race on July 22. Hopefully it won't be too terribly hot.
I'm going through a much needed devotional on joy right now. Yesterday I read 1 Peter 4:12-13 which reads, Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
I'll just have you note, verse 12 does not say, do not be surprised at the trial if it comes upon you, rather is says, when it comes upon you.
Which brings me to the next part of the reading, just a chapter later in 1 Peter 5:8-9 - Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
Recap - trials will happen, be on the lookout, and stand firm in faith because our enemy the devil wants to take us down.
But don't stop there..verse 10 reads, And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you.
Thank you Lord for restoring, confirming, strengthening and establishing us!
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