I made it home yesterday and it’s so good. It’s kind of fun to show off the kids to my people. Best news of our time here- 5 sponsorships for our children! What a gift! What a commitment! What an answer to prayers! I’m so proud of these folks for stepping up to the plate. I know a lot of them could do it. Sometimes it's easy for us to think that filling the plate on Sunday morning is enough and love for the nations is designated for church projects or mission trips. But this mentality doesn't hold much weight though, because I have been reading about ministers in the marketplace and the miracles that occur simply because God is the foundation of the organization. Such can be the reality of families, too. But that attitude starts with the desire to give and invest in Kingdom work. Sponsoring a child is kingdom work. So I’m thrilled. Ask and you shall receive. We’ll continue to ask but Praise God in the meantime. It's a home run. And I look forward to reporting more highlights.
Franciscan Blessing
May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart. Amen.
May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom and peace. Amen.
May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war, so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and to turn their pain into joy. Amen.
May God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you can make a difference in this world, so that you can do what others claim cannot be done. Amen.
And the Blessing of God, who Creates, Redeems and Sanctifies, be upon you and all you love and pray for this day, and forever more. Amen.
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