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Jesus, I love You

15 Comments 15 June 2006

I have ten minutes to do a quick post.

Life in France has been full. We’ve had lots of guests, with more on the way. (Note to self: next time we choose a mission field, choose Siberia. Not many guests scamper for a chance to visit missionaries there).

Thankfully, though, Jesus has been kind to restore unto me the joy of hospitality. The excitement sputtered and died soon after we moved here, as we had a lifestyle of constant hospitality. Slowly, carefully, He’s bringing back my joy in this area.

Maybe someday, here in France, I’ll return to me. The Mary who loved to have people over. The chatty Mary. The Mary who built into younger Christ-followers.

But that’s not up to me, is it? All I can do in this seemingly-endless transition period is to lay my weary head on Jesus’ chest, sigh, and trust He sees this.

And in that, I whisper, “Jesus, I love You.”

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  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Irisha-Beloved/100002538514690 Irisha Beloved

    It is so soothing to know that Jesus accepts me just as I am, not as I should be in someone else’s opinion. It’s comforting to know I can just “lay my head on His chest and sigh” :) Thank you for this beautiful and sincere post!

  • relevantgirl

    Lovejoy,May you sense Jesus’ strength as you cook for others…And Rachel, welcome to relevantblog! And thanks for praying for us!

  • relevantgirl

    Lovejoy,

    May you sense Jesus’ strength as you cook for others…

    And Rachel, welcome to relevantblog! And thanks for praying for us!

  • Rachel

    I’m not sure how I found your post…it’s great! I have friends of mine here in the USA that will be missionaries there in France in the fall. I will place your name on their prayer card, so I can remember to pray for you as well.

  • Rachel

    I’m not sure how I found your post…it’s great! I have friends of mine here in the USA that will be missionaries there in France in the fall. I will place your name on their prayer card, so I can remember to pray for you as well.

  • Lovejoy

    Wow Mary-Southern France, I bet they ARE scampering:) My heart completely comprehends you in this hospitality struggle. For some reason this year (partly perhaps b/c we just had our first child) we have had out of town visitors at least 2 weekends a month. I used to love having people over but now I dread it. I really struggle to see it as an opportunity to pour God’s grace into other’s lives. It feels more like an invasion sometimes!Your post really helped. I am praying for you!!!!

  • Lovejoy

    Wow Mary-
    Southern France, I bet they ARE scampering:) My heart completely comprehends you in this hospitality struggle. For some reason this year (partly perhaps b/c we just had our first child) we have had out of town visitors at least 2 weekends a month. I used to love having people over but now I dread it. I really struggle to see it as an opportunity to pour God’s grace into other’s lives. It feels more like an invasion sometimes!
    Your post really helped. I am praying for you!!!!

  • relevantgirl

    Thanks all, for your prayers and kindness and encouragement.

  • relevantgirl

    Thanks all, for your prayers and kindness and encouragement.

  • Kristie

    Just found you through the blog ring. I hear France is a challenging place to minister, but a place that needs the Gospel!! Thanks for sharing your struggles.

  • Kristie

    Just found you through the blog ring. I hear France is a challenging place to minister, but a place that needs the Gospel!! Thanks for sharing your struggles.

  • Camy Tang

    Praying for you, Mary.Camy

  • Camy Tang

    Praying for you, Mary.
    Camy

  • Jennifer

    Thank you for sharing your struggles with us. I will be mindful to pray for you and your ministry in that disouraging place. As a bit of encouragement, know that your books, which were written by the old Mary, (or maybe a still-effective new Mary) are building Christ-followers even now.

  • Jennifer

    Thank you for sharing your struggles with us. I will be mindful to pray for you and your ministry in that disouraging place. As a bit of encouragement, know that your books, which were written by the old Mary, (or maybe a still-effective new Mary) are building Christ-followers even now.

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