Recently, we've come to the realization that it doesn't really matter that much what we plan to do for God, but it matters more that we are willing to take whatever situation He puts us in and just live for Him there, in that moment.

It sounds like something simple that we should all know, and yes, we did know it. But practically living it is another matter. God is bringing us to the point of being willing to be used anywhere, anytime, anyway. Not that we have attained it, but we are in training. :)

" The Lord your God is in your midst, a victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy." ~Zephaniah 3:17

This is the verse that we printed in Chinese and attached to each cookie we gave out this Chinese New Year. We really felt a sense of God's assurance that He is mighty to save the people of Hong Kong, and that He delights and rejoices in them.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)

At the start of a new year, we are filled with anticipation for what God has in store. He has reassured us that He has good plans in place for our family. Even though we are still waiting for our visa situation to be resolved, we can rest in His promise to take care of us. We are excited to see all the good things that will happen in 2008!

Eating DimSum with Friends ... $300 HKD

Riding the Star Ferry ... $2 HKD

Visa for Hong Kong? ... Priceless!

First of all, THANK YOU to all of you who are so faithfully giving and praying for our family while we seek to follow God's leading here in Hong Kong. He is faithful, and has definitely shown us His faithfulness through people like you.

The last time we wrote about our visa situation was back in April of this year. At that time, we were basically waiting to see what would happen. There has been a lot happening since then, and we would like to give you an overview of the situation so that you can be praying along with us.

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