Friday, March 2, 2007

Welcome to our Blogspot

Welcome to our Blogspot. This is the first time I've tried something like this, but it seems fun so I hope all enjoy.

You'll notice that our blog title is Debajo del Sol which means Under the Sun. This title comes from the Bible, from Ecclesiastes which is one of my favorite books. In this book, Solomon often talks about all that we as human beings do Under the Sun. It sort of puts into perspective the fact that we do so many meaningless things here on earth without ever thinking about He who is not under our sun: Jesus Christ who loves us, saved us, and looks down on us from above. We need to thank Him for His care of us and that we are always in His thoughts, though many times in all of our activities under the sun He is not in ours. And everything we do surely is meaningless without Him. What can we gain by seeking after pleasure, money, and wisdom and not seeking after our wonderful Lord? The answer is "nothing". Everything here, under the sun, is so temporary. The Bible says in Psalm 93:5, "You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Each man's life is but a breath. Selah". We need to live the present in view of our eternal future.

Under the Sun also reflects how I feel in this beautiful country of Mexico where the sun is almost always shining. Although it burns, at times, the sun is just one more thing for which to be thankful. Without it there would be no life here. God is always good.

Lluvia and I serve in Queretaro, Mexico as missionaries. It is our prayer that this blog results in more prayers being lifted up for us as we keep people updated on happennings here and in our lives in general. May all that we do here, under the sun-every conversation, thought, and act of service-serve to bring praise to our mighty God and His Son Jesus Christ. Please pray with us to that end!

God bless you.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello!
This is a very cool blog. It was so good to talk to you guys last night and I'm so glad that I know how to better pray for you now. I love you both so much and you are in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

Justin and Lluvia,
Your report was in the 1st E Free Sunday bulletin, along with your blog address, so here I am to let you know that you are remembered in IL!

Under the Sun said...

Thank you so much Jeff. It is a great encouragement to know that we are remembered!