While in Guam, on Next Steps 2015, the missionary’s Dad passed away leaving a tremendous heritage. My missionary friend could have gone home. He didn’t. He had a choice. He stayed. What sacrifice. What commitment. I’m forever grateful.
One morning the Next Steps team gathered round. We prayed. We gave flowers. We hugged.
Blessed with prayers. Blessed with concern. Blessed with flowers. But, Bailey, blessed with words. Words worth sharing:
“I heard one time that from pain we grow, and through growing we learn, and after learning we teach.
Through every painful experience that you have been through, God wants to use you to teach others to grow in Him. Knowing that God has His hand on your lives and on your ministry, you confidently grow and heal and learn to use this pain for His glory.
As you see the bloom of these flowers, know and understand that although they made fade, the word of our God stands forever. The promises God has given you still remains, His call is still active. Stay strong. And lean on His word.
The Next Steps team, and the Next Steps individuals are praying for you constantly. We love you very dearly.”
Thanks, Bailey! You’ve taught us in a few words we can be blessed in bereavement. Thanks, Brother and Sister David Brott, you’ve blessed us even in your bereavement.
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James Poitras 
I like the paragrah the knowledge and wisdom i get l am also a worker of God here in the philippines a oneness group i always read your topic and im glad for that .im a pioneering worker one of the remote area here in the philippines im bless with your message.