While we are there, several of us will be meeting with certain officials. That's maybe good and maybe no help at all. However, here is what I emailed a dear prayer warrior and friend of mine last week, and this is where you will see God..."Yesterday I was praying about the trip, and instead of my prayer coming out asking for my case, it came out asking God to move the hearts in that room toward Him. I don't understand why I would pray something like that??? But I know that there is so much more to this whole thing than I can see on earth. Pray that I and the kids can be a witness to HIM. Apparently that plays some role in this. I have never prayed something like that before a meeting with officials in Guate."
It was the very next day, that a different friend (not knowing about my prayer) emailed me this..."I'm so behind in my Habakkuk study, but read from her devotional this morning about the story in 2 Kings 6:8-17. This was the last paragraph..."Ask God to open your eyes so you can see how much greater His power and plans are than the situations you described...It could be that God is answering your prayers in ways you have never imagined. To pray effectively, ask God to fulfill His plans and give you eyes to see what He is doing."
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When I read that, the breath was sucked right out of me and I literally got chills up and down my spine.
How on this earth, could my second friend know that the exact words she would send me were what God was already telling me???
Here is what I emailed her back, "I don't get this feeling that I'm going for me or even for my case. There is something much, much bigger going on with this trip. My prayer today has been one of awe and anticipation. I have no idea what is going to be happening this week. I just know...I know deep in my heart....that this is about more than we can ever fathom on earth. I pray that we are effective witnesses for HIM this week. That is my prayer. Our babies are safe in His arms. I know that with every fiber of my being. He has a plan. It is mighty and He is listening to every word we say. We are absolutely not going to be alone in that room. Legions of angels will be there with us as we speak the words God places on our hearts. It is humbling beyond words. We are part of HIS plan. He won't let us fall. He won't let us fall."
"I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me."
Acts 26:17-18
Acts 26:17-18
Pray that I can and the kids, can stand together as a family and be His witness.
That is my prayer for this week.
One of my very favorite songs. The words seem especially appropriate right now....
8 Thoughts From My Readers:
Where was the tissue warning on THAT post! I am sitting here at work, bawling my eyes out!
What an amazing miracle!! I absolutely LOVE it! And I FEEL it! Know that with every inch of my body I will be praying for you and your job as a witness!
Maybe you could keep up us updated on exact times as well - of the actual meeting(s).
Thank you - for listening with your heart and for hearing God's message and for sharing it (once again) with us!
Blessings, my friend!
What a wonderful feeling, to know you are going in God's Will! Can't wait to see what He has in store, and praying as well!
Praying along with you as you go as His witnesses. Please know that you all were specifically prayed for by name yesterday as T lead our church as part of orphan sunday. One of the widows in our church came up to T after the first service and called your kiddos by name to let him know she would join us in praying. I agree with you, somehow this seems bigger - I don't understand it, but I agree.
Now that I can breathe again, I'm bawling.
He is greater than all of this. His plan is so much better than we can imagine.
Praying He gives you your heart's desire, AND you get to watch a miracle in the lives of Guatemalan officials.
Much love,
Julie
Awesome! I can't wait to hear all about it! Blessings and peace on your trip. :)
SO thrilled for your sense of peace....praying mightily for all of you. May God continue to hold you all in His arms as you travel.
Go in God's love and power! And we will pray that His plan is worked out in your lives. Amazing how He moves... Lynn W.
What a great place you are finding yourself in! I will echo those prayers for you.
I have thought some of those same thoughts about officials in India - not just judges, but even at the orphanage.
Thank you for sharing!
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