I woke up at 4:30 this morning to the sound of rushing wind. I thought it might be storming so I got up and looked out the window. I often have to do this if I hear something outside because Art has that sound machine... I may have mentioned it before. Ahem.
It tricks me into thinking it is raining every night. I love my husband dearly but I will state publicly that I am not crazy about that sound machine. Love is patient... love is kind...
Anyhow, when I looked out the window, I was amazed at how the wind can make trees bend and sway. The wind. These are huge trees. If I walked up to one of those trees and with all my might tried to make it bend and sway I could not. But this rush of wind could.
It almost looked as if they were bowing down in worship. So, this beautiful picture formed in my mind of God walking amongst nature and His creation not being able to resist bowing and worshipping Him.
God is mighty. God is all caring. God is worthy of praise. God is loving. God is able. God is in control. Nothing takes God by surprise.
I was glad to have these solid truths as the foundation within my soul. After watching President Bush address the financial crisis our country is in, my sleep was restless. But something about seeing those trees brought such peace to my heart.
I know beyond a shadow of doubt that no matter what, God is with me. And the security that brings me is indescribable.
But many, many people do not have this peace. Lately, at Proverbs 31 Ministries we have been getting call after call from women in desperate situations. Just yesterday morning we received a message from a woman sobbing. She had planned to take her life but then somehow read a devotion that we'd sent out. Through that devotion she paused just long enough for God to reach her and stop her.
She was sobbing so uncontrollably that my staff couldn't help but cry as they listened to the message. She was a woman saved in more ways than one.
We also received an e-mail from a lady in Pakistan who has secretly become a Christian and considers our website a life line of hope.
The stories of lives touched, hearts healed, and families restored take my breath away. God is moving.
But the reality of this economy has made things tough for us as a ministry. Needs are way up. Financial provision is down.
Right now we are running our on-line giving campaign at Proverbs 31. Would you consider doing three things:
1. If your life has been touched by this ministry some how, would you consider leaving a comment below today. Even if you want to leave it anonymously, that would be fine. I want to use some of these testimonials in a letter to our regular givers at the end of the year.
2. If you can give, will you? Even if it is just $5, $10, or whatever you can... it all makes a difference. You can read more about our needs by clicking here. You can link directly to our giving page by clicking here.
3. Will you pray for us? I believe in the power of prayer.
Thank you so very much.
It tricks me into thinking it is raining every night. I love my husband dearly but I will state publicly that I am not crazy about that sound machine. Love is patient... love is kind...
Anyhow, when I looked out the window, I was amazed at how the wind can make trees bend and sway. The wind. These are huge trees. If I walked up to one of those trees and with all my might tried to make it bend and sway I could not. But this rush of wind could.
It almost looked as if they were bowing down in worship. So, this beautiful picture formed in my mind of God walking amongst nature and His creation not being able to resist bowing and worshipping Him.
God is mighty. God is all caring. God is worthy of praise. God is loving. God is able. God is in control. Nothing takes God by surprise.
I was glad to have these solid truths as the foundation within my soul. After watching President Bush address the financial crisis our country is in, my sleep was restless. But something about seeing those trees brought such peace to my heart.
I know beyond a shadow of doubt that no matter what, God is with me. And the security that brings me is indescribable.
But many, many people do not have this peace. Lately, at Proverbs 31 Ministries we have been getting call after call from women in desperate situations. Just yesterday morning we received a message from a woman sobbing. She had planned to take her life but then somehow read a devotion that we'd sent out. Through that devotion she paused just long enough for God to reach her and stop her.
She was sobbing so uncontrollably that my staff couldn't help but cry as they listened to the message. She was a woman saved in more ways than one.
We also received an e-mail from a lady in Pakistan who has secretly become a Christian and considers our website a life line of hope.
The stories of lives touched, hearts healed, and families restored take my breath away. God is moving.
But the reality of this economy has made things tough for us as a ministry. Needs are way up. Financial provision is down.
Right now we are running our on-line giving campaign at Proverbs 31. Would you consider doing three things:
1. If your life has been touched by this ministry some how, would you consider leaving a comment below today. Even if you want to leave it anonymously, that would be fine. I want to use some of these testimonials in a letter to our regular givers at the end of the year.
2. If you can give, will you? Even if it is just $5, $10, or whatever you can... it all makes a difference. You can read more about our needs by clicking here. You can link directly to our giving page by clicking here.
3. Will you pray for us? I believe in the power of prayer.
Thank you so very much.
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