Can't You Just Send Money?

Last night I was challenged with the question  "Can't you just send money?" 

Why did I grieve over that question?   One of the answers is that as I told the stories, God's incredible provision for us is not what came out.  What these listeners heard was "danger"!

Was there danger?  I guess I'd say yes in that generally it is known that people get sick and medical attention is woefully inadequate in those two countries.  We generally know about dangers of malaria from mosquito bites.  We have heard our stories.  THEN I lived through experiences in which I have recorded my sensing that God was providing GUARDIAN ANGELS to keep us.

AND YET,  I'd be naive to not also acknowledge that I'm sure there were other times in which God stepped in that I will never know exactly how He protected us.

But the FOCUS should NEVER BE ON US.

And if it is, I have done a woefully inadequate job of painting the picture of this trip.  I wanted you Dear Reader to observe the growth God is doing in me but I want you to come away with the conviction that any perceived suffering is done in His power and is working out something in me for my good and His Glory.  

I am convinced that we can't do this work by throwing money at a need and hoping it works.  It takes sacrifice.  It takes prayer.  It takes , yes, trips to renew friendships and make more.

So, if you have seen what I wanted you to see, will  you drop me an email at vvickery@gmail.com?