2021 Update #25 June 21

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Emotions

Looking at the emotions wheel above, we realize that at any point in time we feel a mixture of emotions.  Identifying how we are feeling helps us to gauge our overall health.

Some emotions are attached to what is happening right now.  For example: grieving over being separated from people we want to spend time with; contentment about the furnishings that have been obtained for the suite in Abbotsford; frustration when answers are not available when needed; excitement when we see spiritual growth in someone’s life; grieving over the good-byes; and anticipation of meeting people on the other side of the ocean.  There is a broad range of feelings that are linked to what is happening in life right now.

There are other emotions that are connected to events and experiences that happened in the past.  Some of those will be pleasures.  Others are scars or even ongoing pain.  People are much healthier when feelings can be acknowledged and managed in healthy, God-honouring ways.

This week we will be participating in a seminar about emotional forgiveness.  It is online as we are not able to meet in person.  We believe that God can help all of us to learn to relate to others in healthy ways.

Please pray for the Taiwan C&MA international workers (both US and Canadian) as we attend this online event.

Praise and Prayer

  • Thank-you for praying for Pastor Joshua and Ilaine as they lead the church, including during the pandemic.  Their efforts to improve the online broadcast of our service were well-received.  We are thankful that God is helping Pastor Joshua to lead well.
  • We are thankful for Philip and Bethany coordinating setting up our suite in west Abbotsford.  They have been able to find enough furnishings to make it feel like home.  We appreciate the others who are having a part in blessing us in this way.
  • Waiting for News: We are joining thousands of people waiting for the anticipated update on the quarantine requirements for those arriving in Canada by air travel.  Please pray that we will be able to obtain accurate information and that the technology will work well as we navigate the process.