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| Melissa and Tomara in front of Hospital Loma de Luz |
Throughout the week, six words kept coming to my heart and mind: He must increase, I must decrease. These six words have meant more to me as a Christian leader than just about any other words in scripture. I recall these words in seasons of rejoicing, in seasons of suffering, in seasons of frustration, in seasons of confusion and in seasons of contentment.
Each morning I was reminded by the gentle whisper of God that the larger the Lord of your life becomes to others, the less they see you. The Christian life is about Him, not us. He always gets the glory, the praise. When I visit Loma de Luz, I don't just see Dr. Judy or Peggy or Mike or Dr. Jeff or Rosanne or Dave or Marinajo. Instead, I see the glimpses of a God who breaks the power of sin and darkness. I see the God who brings chaos back to order. I see the God who makes an orphan a son or daughter. I see the God who rules the nations with truth and justice. I see the God who shines like the sun in all of its brilliance. I see a God who gives constant grace and perfect peace. I see Jesus. I see all that He has done. And, I see good and faithful servants who find their joy not in being known but in making Him known.
The Christian life is about Him. He must increase. We must decrease.
To God be the Glory Forever and Ever. Amen and Amen.
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Loma de Luz is in need of teachers for the bi-lingual school, full-time childcare workers for the Children's Center and Doctors (including Dentists) for the Hospital. If you are interested in learning more, please visit www.crstone.org or email me at Tomarafoxbrown@gmail.com.
