What brings you joy? This question is one my colleague asked the Five Talents staff during a recent devotion.
Hearing my children laugh.
Sitting around a fire pit.
Cooking for my family.
An Invitation to Smile
Just typing a few of our responses is making me smile! My answer: travel. I was struck by this devotion topic, particularly now when it’s been easy to focus on the fact that we've had to postpone or at least think twice about many of the activities that bring us joy - vacations, large gatherings, eating inside our favorite restaurant, hugging our best friend. And yet, it was a good reminder of all we can still be joyful for. And that we serve a loving, joyful God who invites us to mirror His joy - something we can do every day being in relationship with Him.
So in the spirit of my answer, join me on a virtual trip to our program in Myanmar. This 90-second video shows the impact of Five Talents programs there. And while they’re operating differently right now, I hope you are still encouraged knowing your prayers and support continue to bring joy to these communities.
With joy,
Sarah Herndon,
Church Engagement