I thought about this as I rode the tram back to the Eden House where we stay when receiving medical care in Budapest. I had just completed a round of physical therapy, provided by a very skilled young therapist who is from Israel. Our conversation during our time together had actually led to an opportunity to share the Name of Jesus, what the Bible says about His Name, and some of the things the Bible says about the last days.
I believe with all my heart the Lord provided such an opportunity, and will take even the words spoken in general conversation about Jesus and the Word and work in the heart of this young woman from Israel. I have no doubt others have planted seeds of faith before me, and there will be those who continue to water those seeds in the future! Join us in praying the Lord will continue to grant such opportunities for each of us, wherever we may be, whatever we are doing, serving Him with all our heart each moment of every day!
Monday, October 3rd Pray for me as I have physical therapy each day this week to correct a herniated disk in my lower back. I praise the Lord for the relief I am already experiencing, and what I am learning to help in the future. Ask the Lord to provide more opportunities this week to serve Him in word and deed, even while away from Ukraine.
Tuesday, October 4th Amanda continues to study Experiencing God each week with Natasha. Pray the Lord would cause His Word to encourage, strengthen, and guide both of them as they study together. Intercede that the Lord would work through the changes He is bringing in Natasha's life to impact her family for the glory of God.
Wednesday, October 5th We praise our Father for granting Amanda opportunity to strengthen her relationship with Marina, and the desire Marina has to know more about Him. Please continue to pray for her healing physically (from lymphoma), and for a heart open to and transformed by the Truth.
Thursday, October 6th Plans are to move The Book Club to Thursday nights this year and meet at one of our apartments rather than a church. Petition the Father to draw each one who attends into a personal, intimate, eternal relationship with Jesus in the weeks and months to come. Pray He would grant us wisdom as we seek to walk according to His plan and His will with those who are drawn into this group.
Friday, October 7th As this is being written (on Saturday), I'm anticipating a return to Kiev on Saturday, October 8th following a week of physical therapy. I will have to buy my return ticket when the return is confirmed by the doctor. Pray I will be able to secure a return ticket for the first day after receiving medical clearance. Ask the Lord to cause all the return plans to fall into place according to His will.
Saturday, October 8th Pray for Amanda and I as we prayerfully consider His plans for us as Team Kharkov in the coming months. Ask Him to unite our hearts to accomplish His purposes for us individually and together, for His glory, honor and praise.
IMPACTing the Kharkov Region of Ukraine with the love of Christ!
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