Tuesday, August 9th Mission Trip Devotional
Completion - by Anna
I thank God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus - Philippians 1:3-6
God who has begun a good work in you will carry it on to completion. You answered the call to be present this week, and God worked mightily through you! Be assured that this work has just begun, and that God will continue to plant seeds inthe hearts of those we met as they grow in knowledge and faith and grace.
Prayer:
May God add His blessing to your efforts. May God continue to watch over you as you move back into the routine of your week. May you remember that you are loved. Amen.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Monday, August 8th Mission Trip Devotional
Trust in God - Sandi Mitchell
When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. - Titus 3:4-8
I have an 8 year old dog who is blind. He doesn't know it most of the time, but when it's time to go to bed and I've turned off all the lights and moved the furniture around that day, he's not sure how to get to the bedroom. And he's scared.
I spent almost 20 minutes with him the other night coaxing him to the bedroom through the new maze of furniture. I could have easily picked him up (well, not so easily - he's 70 pounds) and brought him to the bedroom. But, that wouldn't have taught him the layout of the new furniture so he could come and go as he pleased.
So, I took the time to slowly walk backwards, with my hand on his nose every now and then, and my voice coaxing him, encouraging him to come. Until he trusted me, he let fear lead him and he refused to come. It took my consistency, my patience, and his knowing my voice and trusting me that I would not let him get hurt, that finally enabled him to come to me.
We are like that with God, aren't we? We get so caught up in our everyday lives and the fears and burdens take over sometimes. It's not until we remember that God has never hurt us or led us astray that we remember to trust God and follow Him.
We did a good work this week, but it's not about us. God used us and our good work for His plans. We may never see the outcome of those plans. But know that you were used for a good and mighty work. You may have been a seed planted. Or you may have been water or air or sun needed to encourage that seed of God to grow. Or you may have been there when the Great Harvester reaped His mighty harvest in someone we met this week.
Whatever your role, know that God is pleased that you were there at His bidding. You listened to God when He whispered two years ago that you should go to Africa. And you trusted Him and were obedient.
May God bless you for the time you have spent with Him and His people this week.
Prayer:
Thank you, God, for this incredible opportunity to participate so directly in your plan. Bless those we met and provide for them. We love you, Abba! Amen.
Trust in God - Sandi Mitchell
When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. - Titus 3:4-8
I have an 8 year old dog who is blind. He doesn't know it most of the time, but when it's time to go to bed and I've turned off all the lights and moved the furniture around that day, he's not sure how to get to the bedroom. And he's scared.
I spent almost 20 minutes with him the other night coaxing him to the bedroom through the new maze of furniture. I could have easily picked him up (well, not so easily - he's 70 pounds) and brought him to the bedroom. But, that wouldn't have taught him the layout of the new furniture so he could come and go as he pleased.
So, I took the time to slowly walk backwards, with my hand on his nose every now and then, and my voice coaxing him, encouraging him to come. Until he trusted me, he let fear lead him and he refused to come. It took my consistency, my patience, and his knowing my voice and trusting me that I would not let him get hurt, that finally enabled him to come to me.
We are like that with God, aren't we? We get so caught up in our everyday lives and the fears and burdens take over sometimes. It's not until we remember that God has never hurt us or led us astray that we remember to trust God and follow Him.
We did a good work this week, but it's not about us. God used us and our good work for His plans. We may never see the outcome of those plans. But know that you were used for a good and mighty work. You may have been a seed planted. Or you may have been water or air or sun needed to encourage that seed of God to grow. Or you may have been there when the Great Harvester reaped His mighty harvest in someone we met this week.
Whatever your role, know that God is pleased that you were there at His bidding. You listened to God when He whispered two years ago that you should go to Africa. And you trusted Him and were obedient.
May God bless you for the time you have spent with Him and His people this week.
Prayer:
Thank you, God, for this incredible opportunity to participate so directly in your plan. Bless those we met and provide for them. We love you, Abba! Amen.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
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