Thursday, April 30, 2009

2x3 Prayer Campaign



Hello all:

The following is a letter that I received from Dave Patty, the Josiah Venture President, about a daily prayer campaign they are starting.  Along with the letter, I received a 31 day prayer card with a different way to pray for the youth of Eastern Europe each day.  So starting tomorrow, May 1, I will be posting the ways you can be praying each day of the month of May.

The letter states:

Thank you for your interest in the work of Josiah Venture in Eastern Europe.  In a time where few things are stable, be encouraged to know that you are involved in work that has eternal value - reaching the next generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

As you might imagine, this kind of spiritual work is full of challenges and opposition.  Your partnership in prayer is often what makes the difference between victory or defeat.  Prayer can be used by God to open doors, provide protection and bring spiritual breakthroughs – even across the ocean in Eastern Europe.

That’s why we have put together this 31 day prayer calendar.  As we move forward in our vision for increased fruit, we’d like to ask you to pray with us a more intense way.  We hope that this prayer calendar will remind you to intercede for the Josiah Venture team, and focus your prayers on specific areas of need.

The days on this calendar are numbered rather than organized by weeks, so it is usable in any month.  And the calendar requests should stay current for the year ahead so you can be sure that your prayers are focused on something that will really make a difference.

Thanks for joining us in praying for the 2x3 Vision!

Because of His love,

Dave Patty

If you would more information on Josiah Venture’s 2x3 Campaign you can check out the website at http://www.2x3campaign.com/. 

 

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

It's All Here

Thank you all for prayers and support over the past few months.  As of last Friday April 24, I was $309 over the amount I needed to raise.  God is so amazing!  He is the ultimate provider of all we need.  Please continue to for Mary as she still needs about $900.  Thank you all once again.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Think!

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. ~Philippians 4:8

Think! What have you been thinking about lately? Is it true? honorable? just? lovely? commendable? worthy of praise? Are your thoughts aligned with the Bible?

Think! Where do you falter? What part of your life is not living up to this standard? Movies? Music? TV? Video games? Computer games? Internet? Magazines? Books? Are your actions aligned with the Bible?

Think! Why not surrender? Why do you still cling to what is harmful? Give up the areas that are a hindrance to your walk. God is there with a better way. Come to Him. Ask Him to control this part of your life. He is there with open arms and an open heart.  Does your life align with the Bible? 

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

The Love of the Lord

An original poem based on my reading of Psalm 119:145-176.

The Love of the Lord
is deeper than the oceanes
   higher than the mountains
   wider than the heavens
   stronger than the mightest men
   and endures forever.

The Love of the Lord
cleanses us from iniquity
purifies our hearts
restores our souls
protects us from evil
and endures forever.

Only in Your Love, Lord, are we truly free.
Guide us and protect us from the Evil One.
Be the Light unto our path
so we don't stumble away from Your Truth.

Your Love, Oh Lord
is unconditional
   undeserving
   all we need
   sets us free
   and endures forever.

Monday, April 13, 2009

it's coming in

Well, it's that time again to let you all know about the new total of giving.  As of April 13, the total amount is $2,295.  Thank you once again to all of you who have given towards this endeavor.  Please continue to pray that God will bring in the need funds for me to serve Him in Slovenia this summer.