Praying for missionaries already in service either stateside or overseas is a huge part of the experience here in Missouri. “Hold the Ropes” (or HTR) is a ministry of the students here in training that takes place every day during the long break between classes. I feel myself at times disenchanted at the thought of praying for others when I am not careful… It is so much easier to pray for people I already know! I need to constantly humble myself before the Lord, asking Him for His love to sow through us – It is the only way we ever really love anybody!
In my reading of Colossians 1:9-12, I am humbled at the mindset of Paul.
“For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord to please Him in all respects bearing fruit in every good work inceasing in the knowledge of God; strengthene with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience joyously giving thanks to the Father, who has qualifified us to share in the inheritance of the saints of Light. For He rescued us from the domain of the saints in Light.”
I guess I have a lot to learn, huh?
Dad says
Yo yo yo…..Jungle practice yeh……need to learn about chicken parts
Paul Menard says
Praying for you guys!
Sarah Steele says
Hey Evie! I love reading about how God is working in your heart. Seriously. It’s quite impactful to me even so far away from you.
Sorry I didn’t call you back tonight. I got back later than I thought I would (working hard at school–starting my unit for the state this week) and then got carried away with Christmas decorating! Do you guys have decorations (tree, snowmen, manger scene, etc)? I love being festive!
Just a quick note: our web address has changed, if you’d like to update our link. It’s now http://www.theredheads-steele.com. Love you, girl! Will try to call soon!
-Sarah