I’m writing this blog from South Padre Island, Texas. Although the beach is a beautiful place, some unfortunate events led to our team being moved here Monday afternoon, but we are planning to return to Mexico sometime Friday. Our leader Bob made some poor decisions which led to a “moral failure” and he has therefore been removed from leadership. AIM is investigating more into the situation, but at this point we needed to be away from Matamoros for a few days. Where we will go from here and what we will do is still uncertain. Our ministry will change. Our location will change. I’m not really sure what to say, do, or think right now. I don’t really know answers, and that’s okay. I’m just learning a lot and I want to remember that God hasn’t failed me. Bob messed up – God didn’t. I don’t want to get that confused. God hasn’t made any mistakes and He hasn’t let me down and I know He won’t fail me. It’s hard to trust right now and I’m still trying to process what happened. I know that God is faithful, and that He won’t leave me here alone. Many teammates are struggling with whether to stay in Mexico or to go home. To be honest, I’m asking the same types of questions. Please be praying for our team during this extremely difficult time. We’re really struggling right now, but Jesus is bigger than any situation that will ever come our way. He can still move and He can still work even though things are looking different. It’s hard, but I want to trust Him and believe that He’s in control although things feel so out of control. This will be a major time of learning and growth for all of us, I’m sure. The most important thing is being where God wants me to be and doing what He wants me to do. Even though it’s not easy, He is worthy.
Revelation 2:10 – Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Oh Abbey, that was perfectly stated! I know this is so hard. I am praying for the team that y’all will each make the decision that God wants for you. Remember that God can use what Satan meant for bad into something good. Gina (Matt’s mom)
I couldn’t agree with Gina more!! No matter what happend, God has protected you and the team. He hems us in and is with us at all times. God will turn this into something great and we are reminded of that in Romans 8:28. Stay strong. Love, The McClures
Hey, way to put the wisdom of the Lord into words. I have really enjoyed watching you grow as a team member, Abs. Thanks for the perspective.