"How often have we prayed something like, "O Lord, be with cousin Billy now in a special way"? Have we stopped to consider what it is we're requesting? Imagine that you are a parent who is preparing to leave your children with a babysitter. Would you dream of saying, "O Betsy, I ask you now that you would be with my children in a special way?" No way. You would say, "Betsy, the kids need to be in bed by 9 pm. They can have one snack before their baths, and please make sure they finish their homework. You can reach us at this number if there's any problem. Any questions before we go?" We are very specific with our requests and instructions for our babysitters. We want them to know specifics. It should be no different with prayer." David Jeremiah
Man can we relate to this these days. We got a knock at the door at 2:00 in the morning the other day with a sweet little strawberry haired six year old who needed a place to stay. So, we're up to six kids now. She wants prayer to be able to go to her mommy soon, Cesar and Gabe want prayer that they would be organized at school to be able to get their grades up, Gracie would like prayer that she wouldn't be nervous during her dance program at the high school next week, Rachel would like prayer for a cell phone (noooo, not yet!), and Melina wants her bottle filled.
Mary Ann has left the Nogales rescue mission, so she could use prayer for this transition in her life. I thank you for prayer for me across the line. Last week I had kind of close call as I was downtown Nogales just before a shooting (see our blog for more of the story). Alfonso's (pictured on the left) pacemakers battery has gone dead, he has to wait until next month before he can see the doctor (socialized medicine). So he too needs our prayers. The Mexican Lutheran Apostolic Alliance (who we serve here in Mexico) is having our conference here in Nogales this year (April 21-23). So we sure appreciate your prayers.
Thank you for being specific in prayer, your fellow workers,
Darwin, Mary Ann, Gracie, Rachel, Gabe, Cesar, Frania and Melina.
