“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” Ephesians 6:18
7 years ago, on my very first short term mission experience, one of my team members said something that has stuck with me and always seems to flash back to mind at times when I need it. What she said wasn’t deeply profound or overly philosophical, in fact it was rather simple and straightforward, but perhaps it was that directness that impacted me. All she said was, “Prayer works, girl!” This was/is a truth I firmly believe myself, but it was the confidence in the way she affirmed it that resonated with me.
As I previously stated, to this day her voice resounds in my head in times of anxiety and need with this transparent encouragement. Recently her voice has been on replay frequently, because I’ve been in a place where I’ve needed that simple and clear truth.
In this incredible and life-changing journey, I truly feel like I am in Over My Head (the title of a favorite song by Brian Littrell I’ve held dear recently.) Sometimes that’s the most exhilarating and wondrous emotion, and other times it’s like a wool blanket has masked my lungs and stolen my breath. Often shifting from one moment to the next.
See, this is the truly the most amazing but truly the hardest journey my Father has asked me to navigate to this point. I feel “I don’t know what I’m doing” has been the most repetitive phrase to escape my lips these days. I speak of faith, prayer, and overcoming fear (these things I believe with all my heart), but the truth is, I’m scared. I don’t know what I’m doing……but God does.
It’s for this blatant reality, that I need more than financial partners on this journey alongside me. Those who have and will continue to support me financially mean the world to me! However, what sustains me as well is prayer warriors! Those steadfast people who, whenever God lays me on your heart, will whisper a little prayer or even reach out a hand, because the truth is I need that so much.
The unfortunate truth is, there is an enemy out there who is known as “the destroyer” for a reason. He would love nothing more than to destroy the work God wants to do before it can ever stand a chance. Already I feel his attacks everyday as he tries to hinder my efforts, plaque my mind, deteriorate my physical body, and weaken my morals. The wonderful and difficult truth is that when we are in the center of God’s will for our life and fighting for what we are most passionate about, that is when he attacks the strongest.
Friends, sweet wonderful friends, I need your help and support to stand my ground and persevere. If you have been or are willing to partner with me through prayer support and encouragement, please let me know. Please reach out a hand, send words of encouragement, or whisper a prayer on my behalf. It doesn’t have to elaborate or perfectly spoken, but it truly does make a difference! As my sweet friend, Katherine (miss you, girl!) affirmed, “Prayer works, girl!” Love you all so much!!
