Below is an article I recently wrote for my final mission e-newsletter with the Thailand mission. I thought it would be something relevant to include on this blog as well. Enjoy! 
"He must become greater; I must become less." - John 3:30
For the first time in writing updates for the past two years, it's time to use the word "I."
That's not to say that I haven't been writing mission updates from my own vantage point. In fact, it's just the opposite. I have been present for the joyful baptisms, the exciting outreach opportunities to share the gospel with people who had never heard it before, the jubilant desire of new Christians to share the love of God with everyone they know, the ordination of the mission's first national pastors, the prayerful commitment of national workers to carry out the Great Commission despite great financial strain, etc. In short, I am a witness to the powerful work of our Almighty Lord.
It has been a blessing and privilege to see the Lord's grace and favor so evident in the lives of people I have come to know and love these past two years. I have been refreshed in spiritual living through walking with my brothers and sisters in the faith, both nationals as well as the foreign mission team. I have been challenged in my understanding of living my life for Jesus as I've seen faith expressed in many unique and beautiful ways. And I have been emboldened in my resolve to share God's love with others, as I've witnessed others boldly doing the same for family and friends still living in spiritual darkness.
As I return home, knowing that I will treasure all these things in my heart for the rest of my lifetime, I can't help but give thanks to God for the opportunity he has given me to be a witness to His work in Thailand. In coming here to serve Him, He, in fact, continued to serve me. How great is our God and worthy of praise!
In Christ,
Eric
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