I thank my God every time I remember you . . . I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel (PHILIPPIANS 1:3-5).
It was mail day, the highlight of a missionary's week. Excited, I flipped through the letters we had received. Noting one from a good friend, I tore it open first. Her letter was bound to cheer me up this lonely Thanksgiving week. My thoughts had turned to our families and to our children who were still in boarding school awaiting the Christmas vacation.
But this time, instead of the usual chuckles and smiles, her words brought tears. I cried, but nevertheless I was left with a warm feeling.
She understands me ! God gave her to me to be a partner in my ministry. She is the one who unfailingly offers encouragement when I am tired, lonely or depressed.
To whom can you be a partner ? DO you know someone with whom you could share the burden of reaching those overseas who NEED to hear about Christ's free OFFER of salvation ?
F. CORBY
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