Brick upon Brick

Sometimes it seems we are doing the same thing over again. Repetition is certainly part of life, but it can be hard to find inspiration - especially when the task is difficult, dull or discouraging. It is easier to measure the aches and pains and feel the drag. It is harder to lift our eyes to see the big picture - the heavenly view.

The work begun a year ago on the Bible Center is still proceeding - brick upon brick. Each load has to be hauled up by bucket, which has proved to be heavy, slow work. The Lord has allowed the rains to hold off at this point, for which they are thankful.

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Here is the finished gable on the eastern end. As funds allow, they hope to start attaching the metal roofing sheets this week. Because masons cost more money to hire, the final brickwork may have to wait. But the brother is encouraged that God is able to complete His work in His timing. Let us be praying for this ministry, as the famine is pinching the area quite hard right now.

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Yes, we all desire to see accomplishment. Efficiency and progress are naturally inspiring. But does that mean we should be dragged down when things go slow? When all that before you is another brick, another day of unfinished work? I am encouraged to stop looking for progress and embrace God's purpose in the moment. Am I drawing nearer to Him, learning the lessons and receiving the benefits He has lovingly designed? As in the parable - it wasn't the rock that budged, but the man that grew stronger in pushing it.