You would think by the looks of these big guys around I would never struggle with fear.  A part of Todd's work involves traveling.  Our first term in Africa I had such a difficult time staying overnight without him home I discouraged him from traveling. I was not only worried for our safety but his as well.  God convicted me of this many times, but I continued to ask him not to go away.  I know this fear goes back a long way that only escalated after our robbery in Kenya.  

Before returning to Botswana I surrendered the need for Todd to stay home with us to the Lord.  I longed to see God work through him to reach the Batswana with the truth of Christ and my fear could no longer be a stumbling block.  

God has been faithful as I have seen Him work in special ways while Todd has been traveling these last months.  There are times when I wake in the middle of the night and fear tempts me to despair, but the Lord speaks through His Word that is hidden in my heart.  A chapter of scripture that He often brings to mind is Psalm 91.  I will share some of these verses with you......

"Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  This I declare of the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I am trusting him.  ....He will shield you with his wings.  He will shelter you with his feathers.  His faithful promises are your armor and protection.  Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor fear the dangers of the day, nor dread the plague that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday. ....For he orders his angels to protect you wherever you go."  

I am so thankful that the Lord is with us.  Please continue to pray for us to trust in Him in every way.  Pray for Todd as he travels and the boys and I while he is away.  Pray that many of the Batswana would come to know Jesus and many believes would be encouraged and grow in their faith.  Pray that our sons would trust in the Lord as well and grow to become young men of God.  Thank you for your ministry to our family.