At-Risk Children: Courage to Reach Out, Part II
Sustaining the Courage We Need to Continue the Mission to Children
How does a person sustain the steadfast courage needed for ministry? In a word: prayer. Millennia ago God chose to work through the prayers of His people. His Word is filled with examples (Jesus) and exhortations (Paul). I cannot explain it well, but there are times when I feel transported through the day on the prayers of God’s people. It’s like being carried by the river while going downstream in a kayak. I sense this particularly when I serve in situations of intensive
ministry. What a blessing it is to realize God is answering the prayers of His people during those times!
In India our ministry partners tell us that the children we serve pray often for us. I thank God for their ministry to us through prayer. In North America we are blessed by other faithful prayer warriors. Among them is Esther, pictured above. Esther was one of Mission to Children/Canada’s first board members. More importantly, Esther is a committed person of prayer. Today, vibrant and delightful at age 95, she continues to pray faithfully for Mission to Children and me.
Do you feel hampered by health or other circumstances that seem to limit your involvement in worldwide ministry? Think again! Through prayer, you can participate in God’s work instantly and distantly. Since God works through the prayers of His people, worship Him today by bringing Him your praise, thanks, and requests. You are able, and He is worthy.
Thank you for your continued faithful prayers. We appreciate each and every one of our amazing prayer partners!
