I just had a great meeting with a pastor in Fremont. It was such an encouragement to me. I kind of feel like we're getting better at this support raising thing. I mean, I think we always did a good job externally. But we really prayed about this one. And I think I really heard the pastor and their churches vision for taking the gospel to the world.
It is also really encouraging that they have a vision for taking the gospel to the world. So many churches can't articulate what they are doing in international missions.
But the most encouraging thing was that at the end of it all, when we were praying together, this pastor told God that it was his intention to pray for us everyday until we got to the field. You know... I didn't even say thank you. I was really taken back. There are things that I pray for everyday. I pray for my pastor and our children every day, and there are some others that I pray for nearly everyday. I know what a commitment that is, and I know how effective that is.
So... I'm feeling good. We hit the support raising jackpot today, someone who is really praying for us!
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A few days ago Jeff, I discovered that you had made some entries on this blog! What a great blessing to have a pastor who is willing to take the time & commit to praying for you each day. James 5:16b says, "The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective."
I too am praying for you each day. And that commitment is both until you get to the field and beyond. "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." Hebrews 11:6.
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