While in Asia...

God certainly answered every prayer we asked for in the natural. Yet, in Hebrews He talks a lot about what is unseen. I am confident that Jesus healed. There was a release of past strongholds that the enemy wanted to steal away, and a new freedom in Christ! We got through customs perfectly, blessed the daycare with new toys, and rejoiced as we saw regain our strength again each day. I learned to rely on Him in each moment, because I battled many different kinds of sicknesses! It could have been opposition, or God humbling me to say "I am in control". It is certainly not about me! A prayer to continue for this part of the world is protection of Christian communities, that the enemy uses in government officials to seek out, destory...it is tough- and the young churches are needing more guidance and encouragement. There are many encouraging things I saw too: a new pastor to reach the local people! He is very passionate and strong in the Lord and his faith. Praise God!

The impossible!

God is so good! He really moved on my trip to Central Asia! As for my personal growth in Him, I got really sick during the trip and sensed God telling me to just rest in Him. This is a very important priniciple to abide in at home, as life can easily get crazy. As I battled an intense fever on the airplane, God used that time to show me how I can rejoice in how He has made me free in Him! Isaiah 26 are the exact words to describe my situation! God has shown me He has made me FREE in Him! There's truly no need to worry about what my present situation may seem like. He is ultimately in control and I can trust that it is for my own good! Amen!

Ministry Opportunity!

Okay, so tonight I will be boarding a plane to go to Central Asia...You may be surprised at this, and wonder: what does this have to do with Lebanon? Well, the ministry of the gospel is the same in every country; and this part of Central Asia shares a Muslim culture with Lebanon. The more I put myself in a position to be used by God in streching ways, the more He humbles me to learn to depend on Him and to follow in His ways. The purpose of this trip will be to strengthen and enourage women, who have been abused. I am going with someone named C who has gone many times and has connections with two women: one who is connected to a church (and has been helping us plan for the ministries we would be facilitating); and another who runs a daycare and teaches English to the kids. With us, we take donatations of toys (in abundance!) to bless the daycare with. Please pray that customs doesn't get suspicious! Pray for our flights, smooth transitions, our physical bodies (C's muscles to relax, in the Name of Jesus!), to adjust to time change, get enough rest. Also, for the ministries: we have a day where we will minister to women on healing for 9 hours!!!! (I will need grace for that!) That God would take care of my job while I am away for 2 weeks, that the people covering me would not feel over- burdened, and our families and friends interceding for C and I. I ask for blessing on all who are praying and supporting! We have planned to also share the gospel through the use of art, which were given to us from artists C knows. So, pray that we can transmit the gospel fully. I am "teaching" on intimacy with Jesus, pray for wisdom and God's leading! I know there is going to be a big explosion of God moving! I am so excited! I want to be open and prepared for whatever comes our way! God revealed to me through Acts that the women will come to know Jesus through our worship! Pray for that as well, as I know you so faithfully are! May God preserve the life of converts and protect them from persecution (Psalm 16)! To God be the glory of all He is doing as He sits enthroned on high! Halelujiah!

Good News!

I want to always be a witness of God's love to co-workers and it's hard to juggle everything: work, social groups, time for self and restoration...yet God is the one "doing" it all! He brought a co-worker to ME! I was about to leave work at the end of the day, wanting to get out of there as fast as possible...and she came over to me and said "I need a hug". Wow! Of course! What a ministry! To show love! God's love! Then, God led me to pray with her! (She was feeling overwhelmed). I want more opportunities like that! What a blessing! Praise God! Pray that I get MORE times to encourage and love...and to open a door for the gospel...I need more boldness!

Learning lately...

So, as God woke me in the middle of the night last night (9/27), He let me know as I sat in silence for a bit until I finally told Him: "Speak to me Lord, your servant is listening!" And He said "GRACE". Then a verse, "My grace is sufficient for you and made perfect in weakness". Yes! I rejoice that I am weak!!! Praise God!

September Update!

I am currently finding hope in moving along in this process of raising funds! I recently met with Black Rock Church, the body in which I grew up in faith of Jesus as my Savior! As I work at Wheeler clinic, I find I am continually being filled by Jesus' presence and guidance. It's becoming more real to me how I live to be poured out (as a fragrant offering) and I depend on His grace to be filled again. And it's an overwhelming reality to receive such unmerited favor in that process. It is such a privilege to be used my Him and my prayer is that I would desire and run after Him MORE! Thank you for your prayers!

Prayer of Faith

Lord, help me to be directed by your love. Let you will be my will so I may be guided by your right hand. I trust when I fall, you hold me fast. Your love is strong and I know it will last. I cannot understand enough of your ways, but I know I have sinned for I am fragile and human. But I seek to be like you.
Help meto be bold like Paul, faithful like Abraham...so I can do your work without embarassment or fear. I need you near...and you are.
Help me not to lose faith in you no matter what happens, even if I should lose material possessions. Or status or a job. I pray to remember your goodness in my life.
Remember your people, your promise, for you are good, My King of Kings...