Happy Valentine’s Day! I leave for two weeks of training in Chicago in two days. I look forward to learning more about cross-cultural ministry and how I can be more effective in my country. I am especially looking forward to reuniting with some of the Goers I met in training last September! It’s a good feeling to know you have friends all over the world. It makes it seem a bit more welcoming, knowing a familiar face is never too far away.
I am at about 87% funded monthly. It’s definitely been a bit of a struggle to gain these last few hundred dollars in monthly support, but God is faithful, and breakthrough is on its way, I can see it coming down the street! I am so eager to launch to my country; I am praying that there will be only one more post from the US before I leave. At the same time, I want for God’s perfect will and timing to reign over this whole situation.
By the grace of our God, He has miraculously brought people to me, without me ever having to lift a finger first. I’m amazed at how potential supporters are approaching me, and so so SO blessed and encouraged because of it!
This month, I have been delighting in the love and perfect provision of our Heavenly Father. Here are the lyrics to a hymn you may be familiar with, it’s really been on my heart lately.
How deep the Father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the man upon a cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
Celebration:
- I am 87% funded, and oh-so-close to being ready to launch!
- I am leaving for training in Chicago in 2 days!
Supplication:
- That I would become fully funded and released to depart to my country!
- That training would be safe and blessed, and that myself and the 7 others going would be well equipped and transformed by the working of the Holy Spirit throughout it!