Caring for those less fortunate
“The righteous care about justice for the poor …” [Proverbs 29:7]
Yesterday in church, Dave was saying how when he was in America recently, Mike Bickle from the International House of Prayer (IHOP), had suggested that we consider supporting a small orphanage in Africa. Support would include paying $1,400 per year to ensure the basic running costs were met and contributing to their spiritual development by praying for them, encouraging them through writing letters and visiting them to tell them about Jesus and to give them gifts.
As Dave has said many times, we only have one life to make a difference. If we build into the lives of these kids in Africa, visit them when we can and encourage them, they can impact the people around them and that will change their communities. Then we can all be rejoicing in Heaven together.
There were only about a dozen of us yesterday, but by the end of the service, we were all stirred up and we decided to commit to acting out our dream by raising the money within two weeks! How exciting!!!
I love the way these people are so on-fire for God. They get out and do things, they direct their time and energy and resources to things which make a difference in this world.
Christie also shared about how she had recently spent time with her 82-year old grandmother and was deeply saddened when she heard her say that she felt as though she had not done anything meaningful with her life. Her words really touched me and I think they aroused a new determination within us to make a difference with our lives.
What was also amazing is my sister came with mum and I to church yesterday and hearing Dave speak reminded her of a dream God gave her some 14 years ago. She said she saw herself working as a doctor in Africa, surrounded by kids! My sister’s life has been so tainted by the devil and the things of this world. It would be so incredible if she got her life back in order and turned back to God to serve Him whole-heartedly and fulfill His purpose for her. She has so much potential. As a qualified GP, her skills would be invaluable in a third world country. I think she was meant to be there yesterday.
I could definitely see myself going on a missions trip this year, though i'm not sure what i would contribute!
Yesterday in church, Dave was saying how when he was in America recently, Mike Bickle from the International House of Prayer (IHOP), had suggested that we consider supporting a small orphanage in Africa. Support would include paying $1,400 per year to ensure the basic running costs were met and contributing to their spiritual development by praying for them, encouraging them through writing letters and visiting them to tell them about Jesus and to give them gifts.
As Dave has said many times, we only have one life to make a difference. If we build into the lives of these kids in Africa, visit them when we can and encourage them, they can impact the people around them and that will change their communities. Then we can all be rejoicing in Heaven together.
There were only about a dozen of us yesterday, but by the end of the service, we were all stirred up and we decided to commit to acting out our dream by raising the money within two weeks! How exciting!!!
I love the way these people are so on-fire for God. They get out and do things, they direct their time and energy and resources to things which make a difference in this world.
Christie also shared about how she had recently spent time with her 82-year old grandmother and was deeply saddened when she heard her say that she felt as though she had not done anything meaningful with her life. Her words really touched me and I think they aroused a new determination within us to make a difference with our lives.
What was also amazing is my sister came with mum and I to church yesterday and hearing Dave speak reminded her of a dream God gave her some 14 years ago. She said she saw herself working as a doctor in Africa, surrounded by kids! My sister’s life has been so tainted by the devil and the things of this world. It would be so incredible if she got her life back in order and turned back to God to serve Him whole-heartedly and fulfill His purpose for her. She has so much potential. As a qualified GP, her skills would be invaluable in a third world country. I think she was meant to be there yesterday.
I could definitely see myself going on a missions trip this year, though i'm not sure what i would contribute!
posted by Mv$H @ 13:21
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