25 February 2009

What Could Be:

As you all know, today, February 25th, was to be the first day in my adventure in Sweden. I am wanting to keep all of you who are supporting me in the loop of what is going on and with that said, here it is. As some of you know, there have been complications within the application for the Visa for both Patrick and I, in the midst of the fog of setbacks, it is difficult to say when we will be departing. We continue to pray (and would request your prayers) that our applications begin the processing phase and will be expedited so that our time may begin over there; though it may not be for up to another four weeks.
In the midst of uncertainty, the Lord remains Sovereign. This has been nothing less than a fantastic beginning to what lies ahead (and i don't say this sarcastically). The period of time, spanning from a few weeks ago until now, have been a continual test of patience as well as trust that the Lord can or will provide. With respect to patience, I have been daily checking the mail in anticipation of a letter containing my passport & Visa with great curiosity and anticipation, yet each day goes by with a glitter of disappointment offering me another opportunity to discover more about myself and more about the Lord; a true blessing.
Thank you all for your continued love, support, and prayers.

God Bless,
Joshua Clouser

I forgot to ask, since I may not be leaving soon, do you know of any temporary work i could do?

19 February 2009

For those who correspond

Joshua Clouser
Fackelbärarna
Brunnsv. 31
570 15 Holsbybrunn, Sweden

17 February 2009

Manalive

         All is gold that glitters--
Tree and tower of brass;
Rolls the golden evening air
Down the golden grass.
Kick the cry to Jericho,
How yellow mud is sold,
All is gold that glitters,
For the glitter is the gold.