Today, I awoke at daylight – just as I did in Malawi – with an overwhelming sense of gratitude to God for His grace and mercy and for bringing Bryan and I back home safely from Africa. During my quiet time at Lake Benson Park this morning, God brought this verse to my attention and quickened my heart: “Finish what you started in me, GOD. Your love is eternal–don’t quit on me now.” Psalm 138:8 MSG
One of the things that I am grateful for is the fact that God has reminded me of His call on my life to evangelize and has rekindled my fire for the nations.
Each day I would rise at 5:00 AM, make a cup of tea, and go out into the compound to spend time with God. Our guesthouse had a wonderful view of Mt. Soche and very pleasant gardens planted throughout. I would look at the jagged peaks of the mountain and ponder the events of the previous day, the needy people we saw, and the way that God had worked to make our mission happen. It overwhelmed me to think that God wanted to use me to do His work.
The churches we worked through in Malawi are the poorest of the poor. Many of the townships that we visited – where these churches are located – are extremely impoverished; it is difficult to paint a picture of the need with words or pictures. Yet the warmth of the people and their hospitality makes you feel as if you are an honored guest.
Please keep praying for wisdom as we communicate with the organizing committee about the plans for 2008. Bryan and I want to make sure they are completely on board with the crusade and what is required of their churches before proceeding with plans for the campaign.
Darrel – From Home
Hi Darrel
God bless you guys for the wonderful work you are doing.
My wife and I have a strong call to Malawi – we have no idea what God wants us to do there – or where we are going – but we know he has called us – and we are preparing to leave. Selling our house, getting our own house in order so that we are ready when he calls.
I spend a lot of time looking at what guys like you are doing to see if this is where he wants us – but we are constantly praying for Malawi and the work that needs to be done there.
Regards and God Bless