Dearest friends and family,
Yesterday was another day of rest. In medical school, we don’t often keep the Sabbath sacred & it’s a real gift to do so. We started the day by attending a local worship service at a church within walking distance of SCORE. The worship was powerful even though we couldn’t understand most of what was sung – the Holy Spirit was almost palpable in the room. The sermon, though, was a little bit of a different story. We blindly laughed when everyone else in the service laughed & mostly read Scripture while the pastor preached. Couldn't tell you what the jokes were about. Gotta do what you gotta do. Despite the language barrier, worshipping with brothers and sisters in Christ of a different nationality is an impactful experience for believers. Free time filled the remainder of the day. Card games, ice cream at Lily House, laying on the beach, souvenir shopping, dominoes, reading, you name it. Because one of our students requested it, Dr. Bob (one of the trip leaders) gave a talk about spiritual warfare in the afternoon for anyone who was interested. Talking about the spiritual realm is not popular or sometimes even accepted in the American church, as we’ve all probably experienced. It is addressed time and time again in Scripture, therefore it is important to consider and process in our own walks as believers. Dr. Bob was gracious in dissecting Scripture with us and sharing his personal encounters with this other realm. What was encouraging though is the reminder that God is greater than any force we might encounter. He has already won the battle! It is finished! Dr. Bob also encouraged us in the practical realities of being a Christian in the medical profession & the many ways that can look – how it impacts our patients, our coworkers, and ourselves. After dinner, Dr. Bob talked in the evening about God’s communication with us in the form of His word. Dr. Bob had previously talked about creation and the way in which God communicates generally to all believers via the wonder of His creation. Through the moon, sun, stars, even the miracle that is the human body. Through the word, He communicates specifically with believers, providing answers to tough questions and encouragement in the midst of tough situations. God demonstrates love and care for us through His word. Pray that as we start a new week in clinic, we will rely on God and go to His word for guidance and truth throughout the week. We finished up the day with a raucous and loud and insane game of Signs. If you’ve never played, make it a priority. You won’t regret it. The sweat squad was a little less sweaty yesterday & praise the Lord for it. We love you and are thankful for you! Pray that we continue to serve patients well & glorify God in the process
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