I am sitting here in tears praising the Father above! I am fairly certain that I am going to reach (actually God is going to reach through the obedience and generous love of others) the $2,000 goal that was due to Visiting Orphans today!!! My heart is so full and overflowing right now! I feel as if I can take a deep breath, know that He will cover the other $1,600 that I will need, and concentrate on praying for the upcoming trip.
To top this off, I received this news while sitting in the middle of one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been - the mountains of Montana. Aubrey and I were given the wonderful blessing of coming out here for "business" - though it doesn't really seem like business at all! I can't believe that He is allowing me to experience this breathtaking part of His creation now and then His beloved Africa in just a few short months. It overwhelms me. He is so good.
So, as I celebrate, I can shout from the mountaintops (FOR REAL!)...
"I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore." Psalm 121, ESV
Thanks so much to all who have prayed for me and/or given financially over the last few weeks. As I shared with a friend earlier today, it is neat to think that the prayers and giving that you have offered may very well touch the little brothers and sisters that you will spend eternity with in Heaven. You will know them by name!!! How beautiful is His plan...
I will post later today or tomorrow about the book that I am reading. It was written by a girl who has spent much of her life ministering in Africa...so much to share!
In my weakness...In His strength,
Steph
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