Today was Memorial Day. I worked in the office for a few hours today, so in a lot of ways it didn't feel like a holiday. Yet progress was made on some content I'm adding to our website, and I realize this will play a part in people in Asia being reached with the Gospel.

I think the hardest things about today were that for some reason I felt stressed out, and I had a headache part of the day, some soreness in my shoulders, and an itchy throat. Lately I've found myself being continually brought to the place where I realize all over again, it's not about me and my comfort or ease. There is a greater good that the Lord is working in my life, even if it must come through hardship. This is a good thing to be reminded of, even though it's not always easy. I think a great deal of our discontentment in life comes from our own selfish desire for an "ideal" life. :o) And when it comes right down to it, serving the Lord to reach the lost is ultimately the best, most exciting thing we could ever do--even if it means trials and struggles in this life.

Tonight I had a nice supper with our web team leader and his family. His wife asked me what I've been learning spiritually. I told her one really big thing I've been learning is how the Lord is always good and faithful to me--no matter what my circumstances. Now matter what has happened to me (or hasn't happened that I wished would), He is forever loving and kind in all of His dealings with me. How comforting that is! It's something I don't want to forget--even for a moment.