Pray!

“Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again: Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all.  The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 4:4-7

Prayer …  the opportunity to demonstrate our faith.  You've heard the saying, “Prayer changes things,” --  It changes us the most!

These past days God has given us the opportunity to pray – intercede for others.  We are extending that opportunity to you as well.

A dear couple, missionary friends, younger than we, pausing their ministry to fly out for a cancer biopsy.

Our young friends in South Sudan (Click here to see post) had to evacuate for security reasons as major unrest surrounds the Eastern Equatorial State in South Sudan.  You will see little in the news as South Sudan is keeping a lid on it.  Presently, food shortages are severe in this area of South Sudan and raiders have been looting shops in the towns.

Then, of course, the people of Moore, Oklahoma who are dealing with loss of family and friends and the loss of all their worldly possessions.

And so many other needs…

Some times it seems that evil is winning – but we know who will arise victorious at the finish, Christ – and Christ alone.

2 Thessalonians 3:3, 5 says, “But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. (vs5) May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance."

Accordingly, I Thessalonians 5:16-17 tells us that it is God’s will that we pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, and be joyful always – after all, we know the victorious One!

Thank you for praying for us.  God is faithful.  He is our Sustainer, a very present help in time of need.
Let us lift one another up to the Father.