The OSBERG UPDATE

Dear Friends and Family,
Thank you for your continual prayers for the current situation in Honduras. After another week out of school last week, due to the political unrest in the city, we are so thankful to be back in school even though it's only half days for this week. It's like starting school all over again having missed almost three weeks in the first half of the quarter.
I want to share with you a few things we have been learning during this difficult time and trust it will be an encouragement to you as well.
1. GOD is in control of all things, not just the good things that happen. That our role is to be in prayer and to trust HIS work while seeking HIM above all else.
2. Work, routine, and a schedule are all good things and a true blessing from the Lord. When it's taken away we begin to appreciate and be more thankful for it. Of course the challenge comes in keeping this blessing in balance each day when things return to "normal".
3. Having the freedom to go where you want, do what you want, and pursue plans is a gift we often take for granted. When that's taken away we realize how independent we like to be each day in doing whatever we desire.
There have been daily curfews set for us to follow. Last week, the curfews included daytime hours as well. At one point we were not able to leave our house for 42 hours. Then later the daily curfews changed to include only evening through early morning hours which still continue for everyone to follow. However, the times vary and we don't know what to expect each day. Last Saturday afternoon we were out, but due to more disturbances that day, the curfew was quickly set for 6:00. So, our plans had to change. The attached picture shows a blocked road that the military is guarding to keep people from where the ousted President is staying, with the mountain that we live on in the background.
4. Real growth comes through struggle and we are refined through difficulties. We have been able to spend more time in HIS Word, read encouraging books, share with others, and in concentrated times of prayer. James 1 tells us that through the trials our faith is tested and we develop perseverance. Perseverance is part of the maturing process we must go through as Christ's followers.
5. The Lord truly dwells in the praises and thanksgiving of His people. As we purposely choose to praise HIM, through the difficulties and circumstances we are in, HE changes our hearts and grants us HIS peace IN the situation. Philippians 4 has come alive in new ways for us as we rejoice in the Lord ALWAYS, choose not to be anxious but pray about everything, and think about things that are praiseworthy. This is where true peace comes from each day and NOT in what happens around us and the security of this world.
Your prayers have truly given our teachers a new peace and thankfulness in praising God for the safety of our home on the hill, the joy of getting to know each other better, and the desire to continue on with the ministry of the school. God is working HIS purposes through this time and we are thankful. But it's not over yet, so please continue to pray for our situation. The elections don't take place until the end of November so it's a day by day walk in setting and canceling activities and plans in being extremely flexible. My mom's Bible Study group was able to meet yesterday morning after three weeks of having to cancel and I was blessed by their attitudes. We were able to encourage each other that God loves us, is with us, and we can trust HIM with every detail. They are growing and digging deeper into HIS grace and mercy for them and their families. What a privilege to lead them in this way.
May your day be blessed with glimpses of HIS grace and goodness in your life as you choose to praise Him for every blessing and for HIS character that never changes. We are so grateful for your love and support that encourages us in the work HE has placed before us to do especially during these uncertain times.
Love and Blessings,
Dennis and Deb Osberg
Academia Los Pinares
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Address: Academia Los Pinares, Apartado 3250, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
(954/725-8147)
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