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Merry Christmas


 SHANNON’S CORNER

December 2021

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

“This is what the Lord says:  ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.’  But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’”—Jeremiah 6:16



In thinking what “ancient paths” can represent it reminds me of well-worn paths that people and even animals have trodden.  They may be weathered paths like the Inca Trail hiking to Machu Pichu.  In our spiritual lives they can be the various spiritual disciplines or practices to help form our spiritual lives.  I have been reflecting on this verse during this Christmas season and some of the “ancient paths” can even be our Christmas traditions and rituals we do this time of year.  But whether they are spiritual disciplines or Christmas traditions they should all point us to Jesus.


Are we too caught up in our traditions, the busyness of the season, the Christmas parties, buying gifts for everyone, etc. that we are not spending time with the One who is our hope, joy, peace, and love?  Jesus is the only One who will give us rest for our souls.  Jesus is inviting us to come to him to find rest, but it is our choice to decide.  What will you do?


I want to share with you some of my reflections from this past year as this year draws to a close.  As I looked over all the various ways of serving this past year it was remarkable.

·       Retreats/Camp – 3

·       Debriefs (individual, couple, TCKs, and groups) – 20

·       One-on-One Sessions – 89

·       Trainings (virtual & in-person) – 12 

·       Churches (speaking & sharing) – 4 


Just like the photo of winter pictured here this has been a year of transition for me in learning how to live once again in the United States and in a new area has had its ups and downs.  Winter comes with beauty and lots of fun and celebration as well as some very long days and frigid temperatures.  Some highs of 2021:  1) Being near family once again, 2) Finding a local church and being part of a women’s bible study, 3) Growing in a more intimate relationship with Jesus, and 4) Partnering and serving with three mission organizations in providing member care to so many who are serving our Lord in ministry around the world.  Some lows of 2021:  1) My broken toe put a damper in not being able to visit some friends and family this summer, 2) the loss of my Aunt Lois, and 3) feeling the more negative emotions throughout the year in my transitioning.


PRAYER REQUESTS

Praise the Lord for the Ancient Paths Retreat being a blessing!

Praise the Lord for my day spent with folks who serve at Water Street Mission!

Praise the Lord for my Safe Place Ministry team!

Praise the Lord for those serving with BCM Peru!

Praise the Lord for those serving with OMS!

Pray for those who are grieving and hurting this holiday season.

Pray for hearts to be touched by Christ this Christmas season.

Pray for the New Year 2022 for God’s guidance, direction, wisdom, and strength as he leads me to not only rest in him and to take his yoke, light and easy.



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