It has been amazing to me how many people I have seen lately that have told me that they are praying for me and this upcoming trip....9 days away, to be exact!!!! Yesterday, my dad asked me specificially how he could pray for me over the next few days and while I am gone. Earlier this evening, all of the husbands from our small group "secretly" got together and visited everyone's house to pray for each of us wives as we start another year of homeschooling. As we formed a small circle in our basement, each one also took the time to pray for my journey to China. I have been praying this week that the Lord would prepare me for this trip "from the inside out". What better way to prepare, than to pray? So, as I pray, would you care to join me?
Here are some specific ways you can pray for me...
1. Pray (as David did, in Psalms) that "the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart" would be pleasing to the Lord. I know that this trip is not about me at all. It's about our amazing God and I want my thoughts, words and actions to be reflection of His glory.
2. Pray for the safety and health of everyone on our team. There will be 16 of us traveling, 14 Show Hope sponsors and 2 staff members. I am a little anxious about the long flight. Pray for a calm spirit and peace.
3. Pray for the children and staff at Maria's Big House of Hope. Pray that our team will be a blessing to them and shower them with the love and encouragement that they need. Pray for the nannies as they love on the babies entrusted to their care.
4. Pray that my eyes would be wide open and ready to SEE all that the Lord wants to teach me through this great adventure.
5. Pray for me as I still have many, many things to attend to before I leave next week. Pray that I will not let these details be overwhelming.
Thank you, friends. God is so good and faithful.
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