I, along with some in my home church in Vancouver, WA, http://www.experiencebethel.com/, am putting a special emphasis on prayer today. My pastor says, “Prayer will precede, promote, and protect our progress”. That is so true. I pray for Bethel daily, and one of the things I pray for them is that our attendance would grow. Why? Because more people in Vancouver need to be there! They need the healing and hope found only in Jesus, and you will not find better teaching or truer hearts than those in Pastor Dav and his wife Laura. (We love you guys!)
Would you also join me in praying for the country of Rwanda today? I have been reading a book written by a fourth generation missionary to this country (her great grandparents, grandparents, parents, and now she herself, have all been missionaries in Rwanda). It goes into some of the social, political, and spiritual history of this country. As I was reading this I was also listening to music. One of the songs was based on the prayer of Jabez and had the refrain, “Bless me! Bless me!” I had to turn it off. Not that I haven’t prayed that kind of prayer many times in the past, but I have a different perspective right now. I am so very, very, very blessed. If I were to sit and write down all of my blessings my list would be very long. Right now I pray, “Lord bless the land of Rwanda. Bless it’s people.” Pray with me that God would bless this land and bring healing. Pray that the light of Jesus would fill this land and displace all darkness- in minds, hearts, and spirits. There is a song that came back to my mind a few days ago, one that we used to sing in church some years ago. I am going to tell you the words so we can together make this our prayer for Rwanda:
Lord, the light of your love is shining. In the midst of the darkness shining. Jesus, Light of the World, shine upon us. Set us free by the truth you now bring us. Shine on me. Shine on me.
Shine Jesus shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory. Blaze Spirit blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow river flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy. Send forth your Word, Lord and let there be light.
The pastor who works with the feeding program, Pastor Saturday, has invited Mike to come preach at his church on Sunday. Mike has also been helping with some of the planning for ANLM’s Dream Center construction that is going on right now (same property as the feeding program). Let’s pray for those kids who attend the feeding program & have given their hearts to Christ, but still find themselves searching for some food each day as well as a safe place to sleep. God has not forgotten them. He sees them and cares for them, and they have faith that He will be their refuge. Let’s pray for the Acres of Hope and the Home of Innocence, that God would prompt his people to be his conduits of supply.
Bless you today. I pray you walk in the fullness of all God has for you. Thank you for walking the walk of faith with us & believing God for great things at home and in Rwanda! Praise Him!
Lisa
