Here are some verses I have been thinking about today.
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11
- Pray for the children's futures, pray that they would have hope.
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling." Psalm 46:1-3
- Pray that every single child knows God is their refuge and their strength.
"For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" Romans 8:15
- Pray that each girl would be able to cry Abba! Father!
"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28
- Pray that we would all remember that God works ALL things together for the good of those who love Him.
"Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:28-31
- Pray for me. Pray that I would not grow weary, but instead get my strength from the LORD. Even now as I am writing this, I was called away to deal with a baby who both vomited and had explosive diarrhea in her sleep. As I clean her up with toilet paper, due to the lack of wet wipes, I must remind myself that God is my strength. I need constant reminder, even in such a menial task. In the days to come, there will be much bigger mountains to climb. Pray that I would not focus on myself, but instead spend ever minute pouring out the Father's love to these children.
What a great work God has you doing, Elizabeth. I am praying for you and love you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this, Elizabeth. It's good to know what specifically to pray for and to see how God is working in you. God is faithful, and I know He will use your service in amazing ways for these children. I am praying for them and for you. I love you!
ReplyDeleteEverything for a purpose Elizabeth. You may find you have to extend your stay---it may be your calling.
ReplyDeleteAlso, from Matthew 4:8-11 {8} Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. {9} "All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship me." {10} Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'" {11} Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.
While Christians are on the Earth but not OF the Earth, we forget that God gave the Devil the control of the Earth. Thus,we live among the most vile and evil of Satan's followers. They are selfish and always put their interests above everything else, even if it means corrupting the innocent.
Pray on this situation and get some advice from your DAD. Again, God may have a great calling for you.