Those who do not follow the advice of the wicked . . . are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper. [ Psalm 1:1, 3 (NRSV)]
We recently spent some time living in the mountains of Boquete, Panama. The climate there is called Eternal Spring because there are no distinct seasons. The temperature remains virtually the same all year long. Our seasons are simply defined as dry or rainy. Though a few trees and plants do not survive the dry season in Panama, most return to their beautiful greens in the rainy season. Others, having deep roots, never change and give forth blooms of every color imaginable all year long.
So it is in our spiritual lives. Dry times may come — times when we do not feel the love and closeness of the Lord. But our faith is strengthened when we are deeply rooted in scripture and prayer. We can rest in the hope that the dry times will be followed soon by seasons of God’s overflowing abundance.
See a photo of Susana in Panama.
Susana in Panama
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More from Susana Allen
Living in Panama was a delightful time in my life, and everything happened quickly. Within a year we had started a home group and a writers group in the expat community. Most of the members were from the U.S. and Canada. Near the end of the year we knew the Lord was leading us to a new mission field—Mexico. We were blessed to have a capable minister friend take over both groups when we left, and the groups are flourishing to this day.
Exactly one year after we moved to Panama, we arrived in Mexico. We were blessed to find a house quickly. It is perfect for our new home group. My husband is also leader of a men’s prayer group, and life is good.
I have written my first ebook, called …And Your House. It is available on Amazon Kindle Books. It is about 10 promises in scripture for the salvation of households. I trust the book will be a blessing to many who read it.
[For further information about our online church and ministry, go to homechurchintl.com., Susana Allen]
Susana in Panama
More from Susana Allen
Living in Panama was a delightful time in my life, and everything happened quickly. Within a year we had started a home group and a writers group in the expat community. Most of the members were from the U.S. and Canada. Near the end of the year we knew the Lord was leading us to a new mission field—Mexico. We were blessed to have a capable minister friend take over both groups when we left, and the groups are flourishing to this day.
Exactly one year after we moved to Panama, we arrived in Mexico. We were blessed to find a house quickly. It is perfect for our new home group. My husband is also leader of a men’s prayer group, and life is good.
I have written my first ebook, called …And Your House. It is available on Amazon Kindle Books. It is about 10 promises in scripture for the salvation of households. I trust the book will be a blessing to many who read it.
[For further information about our online church and ministry, go to homechurchintl.com., Susana Allen]
Living in Panama was a delightful time in my life, and everything happened quickly. Within a year we had started a home group and a writers group in the expat community. Most of the members were from the U.S. and Canada. Near the end of the year we knew the Lord was leading us to a new mission field—Mexico. We were blessed to have a capable minister friend take over both groups when we left, and the groups are flourishing to this day.Exactly one year after we moved to Panama, we arrived in Mexico. We were blessed to find a house quickly. It is perfect for our new home group. My husband is also leader of a men’s prayer group, and life is good.
I have written my first ebook, called …And Your House. It is available on Amazon Kindle Books. It is about 10 promises in scripture for the salvation of households. I trust the book will be a blessing to many who read it.
[For further information about our online church and ministry, go to homechurchintl.com., Susana Allen]
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