Please pray with me my dear support team.
I believe God has a very special message and love in his heart for the people of Avoka, and that this opportunity was divinely ordained.
I have just worked out the kinks in my power point presentation, and I am relying on the power of the Holy Spirit so that I can communicate the passion and love of Jesus Christ to these people and His missional desires for the church.
It is my full intention to return to Minneapolis with a higher percentage of my budget complete, which is currently at almost 70% raised. I believe that God has put this church in my path for a reason and that we are to be partners. I believe that they will be blessed, and God will receive the glory.
Together we are preparing for secret blessings that only eternity can unleash. So many times we have an effect on people's lives that we never realize.
Please be a prayer warrior and financial partner with me. There are some very important responsibilities that I have to maintain in order to be the best I can be, and God is able to give me grace and strength in my weaknesses. I am praying that you will see the results of your faith when I step onto that plane towards Costa Rica, and that it will encourage your hearts that God can take your talents of wood and metal and turn them into talents of gold and precious gems.
"Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." Hebrews 10:35-36
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1
Friday, September 28, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
My supporters and co-laborers
Dear friends,
I am humbled by your response to the call of God. I feel so unworthy of your love and kindness to me.
Last night I was writing a letter to all of you who have been there with me in prayers, finances, and just listening to me when I needed to talk. Your continued help is necessary to get me on the field, and yet you might be wondering what I am doing.
This past weekend I went to Rushford, MN to help out a lady who had lost all her material possessions in the flood that hit Southeastern MN, Oklahoma and Wisconsin a few weeks ago. I would like to go again, and then I remember my calling. It becomes quite a task to manage working 40 hours plus and still maintain my focus. However, all of you have just amazed me with the way you have stepped in.
I know that God has the perfect time for me to get to Costa Rica and accomplish His will there. I look forward to working with Jon and Jennifer Dahlager as they raise up laborers for the harvest. The Bible says that the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
May you join me as the chosen ones to harvest his field. My heart trembles at His Word which proclaims that "many are called but few are chosen."
Thank you for standing with me. Today is just the beginning, and I see so many talented missionaries with so much promise.
What does God have up his sleeve?
I am humbled by your response to the call of God. I feel so unworthy of your love and kindness to me.
Last night I was writing a letter to all of you who have been there with me in prayers, finances, and just listening to me when I needed to talk. Your continued help is necessary to get me on the field, and yet you might be wondering what I am doing.
This past weekend I went to Rushford, MN to help out a lady who had lost all her material possessions in the flood that hit Southeastern MN, Oklahoma and Wisconsin a few weeks ago. I would like to go again, and then I remember my calling. It becomes quite a task to manage working 40 hours plus and still maintain my focus. However, all of you have just amazed me with the way you have stepped in.
I know that God has the perfect time for me to get to Costa Rica and accomplish His will there. I look forward to working with Jon and Jennifer Dahlager as they raise up laborers for the harvest. The Bible says that the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
May you join me as the chosen ones to harvest his field. My heart trembles at His Word which proclaims that "many are called but few are chosen."
Thank you for standing with me. Today is just the beginning, and I see so many talented missionaries with so much promise.
What does God have up his sleeve?
Monday, September 3, 2007
Bumps...cuts and scrapes...and steep climbs
I read this incredible book several months ago called "Hinds feet in High Places," which I highly recommend to you all.
This book portrays God in such a beautiful way. It shows God as a delighted master who is in love with his creation. However, in order for the fullness of beauty to come out of his creation, he causes you and I to go through rough patches and get dirty from time to time.
I picture a climber who is anxiously trying to conquer a mountain. They look straight up and see the beauty at the top of the mountain. The climber is so excited to get to the top of the mountain that they might pass up some of the important details that would have made the climb safer or easier. Sometimes, when I am looking to get to the top of a rock, I ignore the most obvious choice for the climb and pick a pathway that is too difficult. Try as I might, I cannot conquer this wall, but I keep going with all my strength even when there is an easier more obvious path.
God does not always allow us to take the easy way. He enjoys building character in us through our climb.
A good friend and mentor told me an important truth that I will always carry: It is not the destination that matters as much as it is the journey.
Today is all that counts for today. I must live today at its fullest potential.
This book portrays God in such a beautiful way. It shows God as a delighted master who is in love with his creation. However, in order for the fullness of beauty to come out of his creation, he causes you and I to go through rough patches and get dirty from time to time.
I picture a climber who is anxiously trying to conquer a mountain. They look straight up and see the beauty at the top of the mountain. The climber is so excited to get to the top of the mountain that they might pass up some of the important details that would have made the climb safer or easier. Sometimes, when I am looking to get to the top of a rock, I ignore the most obvious choice for the climb and pick a pathway that is too difficult. Try as I might, I cannot conquer this wall, but I keep going with all my strength even when there is an easier more obvious path.
God does not always allow us to take the easy way. He enjoys building character in us through our climb.
A good friend and mentor told me an important truth that I will always carry: It is not the destination that matters as much as it is the journey.
Today is all that counts for today. I must live today at its fullest potential.
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