Greetings brothers and sisters, I hope this finds you well. It’s been a little while since I’ve blogged so thanks for reading!
This week the topic was intentional living, so much wisdom and advice that I needed to hear, as organising my time and finding balance in life is something I’ve been aiming towards for a while. The speaker talked about creating time to concentrate on gifts and passions in our schedules so that we don’t bury them or lose these things that God has given and can be used for His glory. For me as most of you know I am very passionate about music and writing, and I’ve been inspired to put more focus on that and not to feel guilty about it, so I’m in the process of organising myself and my time and making sure there is space for that. Please pray for me in this area that I journey in.
I think what I’ve most enjoyed over the past two weeks has been preparing the missions trip to India in December. I’m so excited to be going back and for my team who are a real joy to lead. God has been moving in us and through us as a team and its wonderful to see how God is stirring up a heart for India and I am so privileged to be able to share my heart with them and be an inspiration.
God has been blessing me recently as head knowledge becomes heart knowledge and vice versa, and as I grow more of a hunger for His word and presence. A verse that came up this week was really inspirational and a verse that I lived by during outreach to Poland earlier this year- Jeremiah 29:13.
In other news, I am heading home next weekend to see family, friends and church folk. If you’re around it would be lovely to catch up. I will be sending out a newsletter next week, they’ll be around to grab at BCC or alternatively by e-mail - if I haven’t got your e-mail address already then please let me know and I can send you a copy no worries.
So to sum up, I’ve had a good two weeks. I can feel God moulding my heart and inspiring my thoughts. It hasn’t been easy at times but I know God is making lasting change in me; Gods heart is breaking inside of me for justice, for the lost and for those that are hurt, confused and suffering in His very church. There is a tremendous amount of pain and discomfort in this process but I know God’s heart is what drives us into action and the pain I feel is minimal in comparison to our Father who sees everything.
Some prayer requests for this week.
-As I choose to be more intentional in my living, being more organised and using time effectively, please pray for wisdom in this and for new paths to be worn in.
-Please pray for the students generally, for breakthrough, revelation and lasting impact for Jesus. Please pray as I lead my small group and also the India team. That God would continue to minister to them.
-I am learning a great deal about God, and have been taking some big steps in my relationship with Him. Please pray that I would continually lay down my rights, take up my cross and always pursue a deeper relationship.
-I’m heading home next weekend! Please pray that my time at home would be joyful, restful and encouraging and that I’d be an encouragement as well. For protection spiritually.
-Finance. If you have offered/agreed to support me monthly, just a gentle reminder if you haven’t already signed up could you let me know either way what the situation is so I have more of an idea of my budget. Please pray for wisdom in handling finances and clarity, I’ve been challenged recently not just to receive in faith but also to give in faith, please pray for freedom in this.
-India prep. Please pray over all the practicalities such as flights, visas, injections, budgets, communication with contacts and team building. For God’s heart, strength and wisdom in this.
Thank you so much for reading. God bless you for all your support and service.
‘I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than the watchmen wait for the morning, more than the watchmen wait for the morning.’ Ps 130
Act justly, love mercy
With love.
Adam
I am so glad to hear that you want to concentrate more on music, God definitely gave you that gift and passion for a reason. It has already inspired many people, including myself, to worship with nothing held back! So don't hold back. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are most definitely in my prayers. I know God is going to use you all to make a lasting impact in India, that seems to be His area of expertise.
Have fun with it.
Loveya