Two small battles

..i thought i'd share about.

1) Minor yet annoying health issues. Since day one that I got to Macau, I've had some kind of problem...it was dizziness/nausea for awhile, but now I've been having abdominal cramps that come and go for almost a week. We've ruled out just about everything! I think my problems could be way worse in a foreign country so I'm actually thankful. But it does get quite frustrating when my energy level is affected and I have to miss out on things.

2) Feeling inadequate, even useless. I think I always just wish there was more I can do..whether it's having more to offer to the team, to patients, or during other outreach events.

Interesting b/c the devotional for today highlighted this~
"If you feel less adequate for the challenge before you, for the day facing you, rejoice. You're in good company and in the perfect position for the Lord to do something wonderful in you and through you."

I guess it's a reminder that there would be something wrong if I came home everyday feeling accomplished and heroic. It's not about "feeling" like I was used to bless someone or help someone in need today..it's about trusting that as long as we're faithful to the task ahead of us today, God will use us to bless others and glorify Himself in whatever way HE desires. Gotta take the focus off of ME and what I can and wanna do and wanna see happen.

Great reminder as we near the end of Passion Week...More of Him, less of me.