I've had time now to reflect on the fact that NEXT MONTH I'll be half-way around the world, serving and caring for others. HUGE thanks to those of you who have covered the cost of the trip — and then some! — and for those who have agreed to pray for me and our team. You are all going along and I feel the weight of responsibility on my shoulders to do well. At the same time, we know that we don't bear this alone; that we have a Helper.
Would you consider praying the prayers of Paul for me while you fast?
Prayer and fasting are useful means of grace to prepare spiritually. This should be a regular part of our Christian lives -- how much more when we go overseas as Christian missionaries called to build up Christ's church!
In Jesus' sermon in Matthew, he assumes we are regularly praying (Matt. 6:5; 7) and fasting (6:16) for God to supply our needs and to give us fatherly rewards.
"..pray for us that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ ... that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak" (Col. 4:3-4).
"... [pray] for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak" (Eph. 6:19-20).
Until next time, live adventurously and stay salty!
JH
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