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 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?   My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.  Psalms 121:1-2 (TNIV)

I had the wonderful privilege of serving in Russia for two years. I taught in the public and private schools and help begin children’s ministries in several churches. It was an experience of a lifetime!

One of the hardest things was riding the train from the city I lived in  Podolsk, to Moscow every day. I cannot accurately describe how crowded the train was on a daily basis! As the train slowed down, everyone would take their positions trying to see exactly where it would stop so they could be right in front of the doors. If you were the unlucky person in the back or you misjudged the door position, you would turn around and push with your back to squish everyone in so the door could close and you were on the train. There was no need to hang onto anything, because the people in the train were so tight everyone would just sway together. I dreaded the train every day except Saturday or Sunday. During the week, the train was unbelievable, but during the weekend, it was like a sigh of relief not to be smashed against the window or strangers (who often forgot to brush their teeth).

As I was riding those trains, I would often think about why the trains weren’t crowded on Saturday or Sunday.  Naturally it was because everyone was taking a break and not working. But then I would be so thankful that we serve a God who never takes a break and who is always working for me and through me. I love that! I love the fact that at the end of the week when I’m exhausted or at night when I’m sleeping God is still working!

“Lord, Thank You for always being there for me!  I am so thankful that no matter where I am, You have gone before me!”

For His Glory

Melissa Tucker
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