Praying.....

I have recently started a new job in another state, and carry with me the lessons I learned while teaching overseas. As I start each day, during our minute of silence, I have the privilege to pray for the school, students, teachers and parents where I currently teach. What I have learned is that God hears our prayers, and wants to use us if we just ask.

I reflect on this past post below as I continue to support these young girls in India and ask for your continued prayers for their salvation as well. Latest update is that my colleague's wife is getting them all dewormed, and they are being encouraged to continue in school with additional support for food and clothing.

What a privilege to be God's child. We are blessed to be a blessing to those around us. Protected to do his work and rewarded for all we do. I cannot think of a better job, can you?

One morning while returning home from my walk, I had the privilege of praying for this family's grandmother that needed surgery, as I did not have sufficient funds to help with the operation needed. With the whole family present I bowed my head and folded my hands with them to pray. Now I do not know what they understood, but I know God can work a miracle and heal her body as a witness to him. As I continue to lift this family up in prayer, not only for their physical needs, but their spiritual needs, I am reminded once again of our role as Christians. Will you agree with me for healing for her? God's word says "Where 2 or 3 are gathered in my name I am with them and if ye abide in me and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what you will and it shall be done." Matthew 18:20 and John 15:7

We are indeed running a race and even though things look crazy around us, I am reminded of God's sovereignty each step of the way. Blessed to be a blessing, called to be his hands and feet, in my family, with my friends and those I meet along my path.

How about you? Are you aware of the gifts and talents that God has placed in your heart? Have you reflected on your role as a Christian, parent, employee, friend or spouse? Where is your hope, money and time being spent? Do your actions line up with your words? Thought provoking questions for us all along the way.

Psalm 34:1-3 " I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord, the humble shall hear thereof and be glad. Oh magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt his name together."

Song by Matt Redmann: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXDGE_lRI0E