We have 20 days until we depart to Uruguay, and preparations are in full swing. Joni and I were officially commissioned last week and given more resources for South America than we know
what to do with! We've written packing lists and corresponded (via facebook message) about almost every detail for the trip. And there's still so much to do! We have resources to order, money to raise, and a language to learn. These are very busy days indeed!
Though the material preparations are well underway, we must also be mindful of the spiritual preparations. Our biggest need for the summer is prayer partners. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective (James 5:16) and we will not see great things in the Kingdom of God until we pray that we may become a part of it. If you'd like to commit to praying daily for us this summer, please let Joni or me know so we can keep you updated with prayer targets and praise reports!
I believe that one of the main objectives the Lord has entrusted to me for this summer is to raise up a prayer movement. To see the church pray has always been a passion of mine, and I believe He is asking me to target Uruguay with this intercessory initiative. In a nation where less than 1% is born again, a few will stand in the gap (Ezekiel 22:30) to plead healing from heaven. He will heal this land if His people pray (2 Chronicles 7:14), and the presence of these native prayer warriors will spare a nation! He reveals His plans to His servants (Amos 3:7) and through prayer, we can see His plans implemented not only in Uruguay, but in America and across the farthest corners of the earth!
This objective for prayer was confirmed last week when a friend told me about a broadcast He was watching. During this broadcast, a large group of people united to pray specifically for Uruguay - that a prayer movement and disciples would rise up out of this tiny nation. Our God has a very strategic plan for Uruguay, and we have the privilege of being in the midst of it. Through prayer, we can partner with the existing church in Uruguay to see a nation turn to the LORD!
There is no greater joy than this!
Jehovah Maccaddeschcem, let this nation cry
"Santo, Santo, Santo Dios todopoderoso
Quien fue quien es y quien vendra
La creacion te canta hosanna al gran Yo Soy
tu eres mi todo y yo te adorare"
Translation:
Holy, Holy Holy is God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
The creation sings Hosanna to the Great I Am
You are my everything and I will adore You!
(Revelation Song by Jennie Lee Riddle, translated by Kristy Motta)
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