I had been working on Art for Africa for a couple of hours and thought that maybe I should move to another area..work or housekeeping. It was my only day "off" this month, where I could catch up without kids or obligations. Surely I should not spend it all on my Africa project.
I have been a little scared, seeing how great the need is, and how small I am. I am not rich. I am not even financially stable. I can barely support my own family, and my tithing has been less than adequate as I have struggled to pay bills and keep gas in the car. I do not have many friends who have offered to help financially with the needs..what makes me think I can successfully run an ongoing program to support 26 orphans half a world away? Doubt and fear overwhelms at times, yet there is always that glowing "knowledge" inside me that says do not fear. With HIM all things are possible for those who believe. If I follow His will, not mine, He will run this project.
Suddenly, I saw that I had a new message..it was Pastor Lucas. He had only written to me twice before, both initiated by my questions. I did not expect to hear from him again for months. Besides, it was 10 am our time..what time was it there?
As I read his words of affirmation and encouragement the fear melted and my heart swelled.
I do not think that Pastor Lucas would be upset that I share his email with you all. It was so timely, so encouraging, so much a message not only from him, but from God just when I needed it most.
Dear Beloved Sister In Christ Jenn,
This week My wife Jane has been leading 15 women in our church fasting and praying for you that God will bless your efforts and plans you have about helping us with funds to help orphans in our community.
They have been in prayer for the whole week until this Saturday.These group of women are so much excited for meeting you face to face and work together with you to make better lives of this young ones who are in suffering .
Expect a big breakthrough for i know as they pray God will release his blessings and victory.He will touch many people from all four corners of this worls to support us through you.
May God use you very powerful as his vessel in lifting up the standard of our community
and our churches. If you get some one with a call of helping to buld churches into permanent direct him to us.For we are praying that our churches shall have buildings that are permanent.
and our churches. If you get some one with a call of helping to buld churches into permanent direct him to us.For we are praying that our churches shall have buildings that are permanent.
You are in our prayers , dear Jenn.
May God bless you
pastor Lucas obanda"
Speechless..I sat with tears of joy and thanksgiving. Then I spent the rest of my day "off" completing the web site and asking for sponsors to consider supporting this project.
I know that I know that I know that God has laid this ministry before me, and that He is in control and that His will will be done. Praise you Jesus.
Speechless..I sat with tears of joy and thanksgiving. Then I spent the rest of my day "off" completing the web site and asking for sponsors to consider supporting this project.
I know that I know that I know that God has laid this ministry before me, and that He is in control and that His will will be done. Praise you Jesus.
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