In Ukraine, we've learned to treasure the blessings that God gives us — a restful night's sleep, hot water, electricity, walks in peaceful places, a smile from a passerby. This is the grace of God to us in our current circumstances. 

My husband is a chaplain and missionary pastor supported by Slavic Gospel Association and often ministers on the frontlines. Naturally, I worry about him. God's simple, yet profound, blessings help carry me through my deepest fears and anxieties.

Quiet Assurance That God Is in Control

Ukrainians don't wear their emotions on their sleeves. But there are times when it's easy to fall into self-pity and discouragement. I live in a rollercoaster of emotions. Privately, I sometimes break down in tears at the simplest thing. 

As Christians, we need to constantly encourage one another with God's promises in the Bible — especially that God is sovereign over all and holds everything under His control. Ultimately, my hope is not to be found anywhere else. My hope is in the Lord, built on Jesus' love and righteousness. I'm learning through adversity that He is the Rock and Shelter that is unwavering, faithful, and true.

This is why we chose to leave America behind and come back to Ukraine. It's not the easy path — but it is the right path for us.

Wherever we live, and whatever our circumstances, may we always seek to live faithfully for Christ Jesus until, one day, we take our final flight Home.

--- Angela Sherb and her husband faithfully serve evangelical churches in Ukraine, supported by the Illinois-based Slavic Gospel Association.