I’ve had a tough few weeks with more irons in the fire than I can effectively handle. But what should I give up? My mission work? Serving my home church? My job? Serving my family? Serving my home community? Serving my work community? I’ve also been plagued by jealousy, which makes me feel underserving of God’s blessings. Who am I to share the gospel when I’m such a sinner?
I’ve felt overwhelmed to the point of sleepless nights, tossing and turning, and worrying about a hundred things over which I have no control. I’m scheduled to attend a writers’ conference next week, and I’ve thought about cancelling my trip. I’ve allowed Satan to discourage me.
On Thursday morning, I threw in the towel and turned everything over to God. Last night I slept through the night, and for the first time in days, I feel refreshed. Thank you Jesus!
A lovely friend and sister in Christ suffered a stroke last week and has been transferred to Hospice. Please pray for her and those who love her.
One of my coworkers faced a terrible health scare. Yesterday she received fantastic news from the doctor. Thank you, Jesus! I am grateful for her demonstration of faith as her prayer has been, “May God’s will be done and may he give me the strength to bear it.”
The Kenya mission team is hosting a fish fry tonight to raise funds for our trip. Please pray that God will provide the funds we need. Please pray that our team will be obedient and that God will prepare us. Please pray that God will soften the hearts of the unbelievers we meet in Kenya.
Early last week I learned that one of our team members may have to pull out of the trip. Yesterday, another person said they would love to take his spot. Please pray that God will pave the way for whoever is supposed to be on this team.
I’m going to stick with my original plan and attend the writers’ conference. Please pray that I will be able to concentrate so that I can improve my writing skills and that my work will glorify God.
Thank you for your prayers and support. I have faith that great things will happen because I believe in the power of prayer. I’ll give you an update next week.
Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
1Timothy 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving be made for all people –
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