Warfare.

Good afternoon distant friends and family. I hope you're all well.


Things in Chennai are going well, getting stuck in with lots of ministry- as i mentioned in my earlier update taken from facebook (which explains the wateriness).


Yesterday we led a smallgroup in a hut for some of the boys, which was very special. We spoke on the armour of God (Ephesians) and how we as children, as brothers and sisters, as a family and a body, are in a battle. Even though we were sharing with young christians and presented it in a way that is accessible to them, it is becoming more evident to me as the days go by here just how crucial it is to know that God has given us armour and that our battle is not merely against flesh and blood (Eph 6:12).


I've been in India exactly one week now, I'm having an incredible time. No other country has roused such deep thoughts within me than the land of India. It is another world, full of mystery and colour. I’ve been learning a great deal about spiritual warfare out here, the enemy has been lying to me about my identity, and bringing up my past. Two weak spots of mine..


A couple of days back, I spent some good time writing up a blog- with my experiences, encouragement and prayer points. It all disappeared. Warfare.
Finding the desire to sit down and write another update. Warfare.
Handing my burdens to Jesus. Warfare.
Walking in my identity in Christ. Warfare.

Ministries


House visits – This past week as a team we’ve had the opportunity to visit hindu families in the local village and seeing what Bernard( the pastor) and Imon ( an old friend of mine) get up to. We’ve mainly been praying for health and healing, and discovering more about Hindu/Indian folk.

Orphanage – We’ve had the privilege of being able to serve at the local orphanage in the village, to play with the children who are left on their own for most of the day in terrible conditions. These children bring and represent so much joy as they play and laugh, but the reality is truly eye-opening and disturbing when reflected on for too long. These thoughts have been almost unavoidable.

Church – This morning we shared about ourselves and a bit of what we’ve been doing in Chennai, as well as sharing some encouraging words. I had the privilege of praying over the church. Warfare.

Prayer


-Health - please pray that we’d stay in good health for the remainder of the trip. Praise God who has protected us thus far.

Contacts/ministries – please pray over the remaining days in Chennai (the final house/orphanage visits) That we can be a blessing to the families and children we are serving, and also that we’d be a blessing to Bernard and Imon and family for being such good hosts.


- Jeevan suicide prevention ministry – On Tuesday we are visiting this ministry, finding out more about the organization and praying for the staff and all who are involved.


- Next steps – On Wednesday evening we are traveling to a village near Salem to work with the Bethseda project, who work mainly with kids as far as I know. Prayers that we would be a blessing to everybody there.


- Warfare – Lots of prayer for this please. Pray that I’d not just defend, but that I’d fight with God’s armour and in HIS strength.


- Unity – For our team, as we are a threat when we are unified. Also, that we’d unify with everyone that we serve/serve with. FOR THE GLORY.

Thankyou all so much for reading, for your prayers, support and encouragement. I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again. It means SO MUCH.


In Christ.


Adam