Wednesday, October 14, 2009

The Cattle On A Thousand Hills


Several months ago we sent out emails, letters, and visited churches asking for prayer and financial support as we set off for a year in Swaziland. The money we needed to raise felt like a daunting task in the midst of a national financial crisis. We received a flood of prayers, however, and were reminded often that God has made and will continue to make a way for his people whom he has called. He is the owner of the cattle on a thousand hills, the psalmist says, and so we were encouraged and challenged to trust that he would allocate those cattle to us as he saw fit!

We are writing today with hearts full of thanksgiving and gratitude to say that we have all the funds we needed – and then some! Four months into our stay here, we have the full amount that we will need for the year, with extra moneys available for further donations. This is yet again another HUGE reminder of God’s constant provision and faithfulness to us and to all who he calls. We know that many people gave sacrificially to make this happen, and we are more thankful than we know how to say. We continue to pray for you who have given from your hearts, that God will bless you in abundance for your generosity and obedience. We also hope and pray that you all – whether you contributed financially, through prayers, or in any other way – are able to feel that you are truly a part of our ministry here. Truly, if it was not for your generosity we would not be here.

1 comment:

  1. reminds me of a time when i had to raise money for something :-)

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