Chuck Bridges Blog

Over the past 6 years it has been my privilege to come to Romania and PARTNER with fellow Christ- Followers in the work of building God’s Kingdom. The blessings I have received and continue to receive far outweigh anything I could bring to our “Family” here in Romania. After being in 7 different countries on this globe, I have learned how many of God’s blessings Americans have in comparison to other places in the world. I am proud to be an American! While I love to travel, see God’s great big world, and partner with loving Christian people, I always love to get back home. I miss my wife Lisa, my children Matthew and Ashley, and my other family members. I also miss our Church family. Without many of them it would not be possible for us to be here!

                For many years I struggled with going home because of the discrepancy in our abundance when compared to the limited resources of other people in the world. Surely the inequality must not be pleasing to God! Don’t get me wrong, I know that America is not the only place in this world where His Abundant blessings are plentiful! The difference in my mind is that I truly believe America was established by God to be a “Light” to the nations of the world! It is my conviction that God has blessed the USA abundantly so that we would be a LIGHT to the other nations of the world! The more America has drifted from our foundation, the more uncertain our future has become. Many people are looking to Washington, D.C. for help when the Psalmist told us hundreds of years ago that “our help comes from the Lord.” (cf. Psalm 121)

                I wrestle with thoughts concerning what someone like me could do to change some of these inequalities? Why has God allowed me to experience other cultures, see first-hand how blessed I have been, and struggle with the inequalities of abundance among people whom I know He loves equally? My answers are not profound or exhaustive. Simply put: God is always at work in our lives and in the lives of those we encounter on a daily basis. For those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, it is our responsibility to SERVE the causes of our Lord wherever He has placed us. Today, whether you are involved in the activities of your normal day or on adventures others only dream about, SERVE God with ALL of your HEART!!! Like the old hymn says:

“Little is much when God is in it; Labor not for wealth or fame.

There’s a crown and you can win it; If you’ll go in Jesus’ name.”

We continue to make progress on the church building in Sanger Village, Romania. The drywall work is taking longer than expected. Because of the cold, wet conditions the “mud” is not drying properly. We have to get all the finish work done so we can get the inside painted, the windows trimmed out, and the electrical things installed. At this time it does not look like we will be able to get the bathroom ready, the floor covering installed or the wood stove for heat placed in the church. But these are things that they can do after we have returned home. We believe the church building will be ready for the church to meet in this winter!! Hallelujah.

            Please continue to pray for us today. Right now it is about 7:00am and the other guys are sleeping. I am praying now for each of them to be strong for our tasks today. I am growing to love all these guys in a deeper way. I respect them and their families greatly for making this journey with me. Each of our team members have spouses and young children at home. I know they miss each other greatly! These spouses are just as much a part of this team as those who are here. Without supportive family members our time here would not be possible! THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS. WE LOVE YOU!! (And our Romanian Family longs to meet all of you!)

Solo de Gloria! TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY BOTH NOW AND FOREVERMORE!