Colossians 4:2-4, "Devote yourselves to prayers with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should. "
Last night was our last conference call before we go. It was a really special time. We had a few people go over some more of our pre-trip devotions. But then we spent the majority of our time in prayer. Our team leader had sent out verses to each of us that we could pray in turn over the group and add to them our own prayers. We prayed that we would not be fearful for anything because the Lord has gone before us and is with us always. We prayed that we would not be anxious about anything, but would bring our worries to the Lord. We prayed that we would go in the full armor of God (Ephesians 6) and that we would stand firm, realizing we are going into a battle. But God has already won the victory. We can walk in confidence. We prayed that we would not complain or argue, but that our words and actions would build each other up and build up those we are serving. We thanked God for our team and how He called each of us. We prayed that God would help us to be content and flexible in every situation. We prayed for strength from God; that we would not grow weary but keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and rest in His strength. We thanked the Lord that He is in control; He is FAITHFUL, and He will accomplish all He has purposed for this trip.
We ended with our trip leader praying a blessing on our trip. From Isaiah 58:10-11, "Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring."
How wonderful it was to spend time together as a group praying for our trip. I love that is was all centered around reading scriptures. God's word spoken out, declaring His heart, His truth, His power over each one of us.
I would love to ask you to join me and others in prayer over our trip. Pray for all the things listed above. Pray for physical health for all of us, that we would stay healthy, feel good, and recover quickly from any jet-lag. Also, pray that God would give us His words as we are with the children. Pray that their eyes would be open to see, their ears open to hear, and their hearts open to receive God's love. Pray that it's not anything we do that receives any praise, but that everything we do points to Jesus and glorifies Him. I desire more of Jesus and less of me.
I'm so thankful for this opportunity to go to Africa and am blessed by your prayers covering me and my team on this trip. I believe that your prayers for us make great impact. I pray that your heart would be stirred as well for the orphans and for God's great love for those in need. Thank you for supporting me.
Mark 11:24, "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."
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