Walking with the Lord into 2012

Welcome to 2012! As with any new year, goals have been set and hope for something better abounds. If someone asked what you base your hopes and dreams on for the new year how would you respond? Had  Attila and I been asked this question a few years ago we likely would have answered that these things are based on our personal desires, abilities and circumstances. However, this has dramatically changed for us since we have come to know Jesus Christ as Lord......slowly but surely He has turned our whole world upside down.

^"Honor Christ and let him be the Lord of your life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about the hope you have." (1 Peter 3:15)



HU folk dancers near Mezotur

The Lord has shown us that when we place our hope in Him and seek Him above other things He will guide our steps and bless us in ways we never could have imagined. So, how does this relate to Hungary? Well, back in 2009 the Lord placed a burden on my heart for the people of Hungary. During a trip to see Attila's family He opened my eyes to the great need for the love and hope that come only from Jesus. However, Attila wasn’t experiencing the same burden and had no desire to return. After trying unsuccessfully to "resolve" the matter on my own I realized that I had to give this up to the only one who can change a man's heart...... and so a period of waiting began.

 "The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him,

   to the one who seeks him." (La 3:25)



Our future residence in Mezotur HU

The past few years have been full of loving discipline, lessons and guidance from the Lord for us both. It has been nothing less than amazing to watch Attila's heart steadily change. Not to sound cheesy, but today he is on fire for the Lord and ready to walk with Christ into this new chapter of our lives. We are aware that opposition awaits us....however; we will never be alone. Upon arriving in Hungary we will be staying with Attila's family in his home town of Mezotur while we secure work. We plan to begin a small group bible study which will offer the opportunity for members to learn about Jesus and practice English. These are Attila's baptism verses and this is what we have been called to do.

^"You are the light of the world. A city on top of a hill can’t be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on top of a lampstand, and it shines on all who are in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before people, so they can see the good things you do and praise your Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 5:14-16) 



This is true for all of us who are in Christ. The Lord has a plan for your life and it is His desire for you to follow Him. The decison to follow Jesus is a choice that must be made daily. However, there is no greater privilege in this world than to partner with the Lord in doing the good work He has prepared for you .....whatever and wherever that may be. Are you ready to follow Him?

In Christ,

Emily Toth



Attila with his grandparents/nagyszõlõk



Us in HU in 2009