6/17/97 Praise Him
(If it is welcome and a blessing, send it on to others,Lee)
Is it me, or has the world stepped up its efforts at getting to Christians? I know the enemy, could not, would not take things lying down. In the last few days, I have been forced to ask myself, many questions. It usually begins with these two; The first is am I where I am supposed to be? The second, am I praying and taking time for the Lord?
As a church leader I feel the obligation to work these out now, even as I did before I moved to the leadership role. And with these questions in mind, I almost always come back to this one place.
Rejoice in the Lord always! "You mean when my wife is leaving, my kids took off and the world is barking at my door?" Yes. "When the bills are unpaid?" Yes. Praise the Lord and the enemy scatters. Unlike Miriam, I feel encouraged to praise Him on this side of the "sea", because I believe He sees all, and all I have to do is follow.
I realized my "problem list" was greater than my "thankful list", so that meant that the problems had to be dealt with. How? Praise! People have flooded in here in the last few days, with all types of things. Much had to do with discontentment. Paul said that he was content. Content with beatings, shipwreck and jail?!?!? One man sat here last night and said he could handle that it. It was the little things. I know. You never trip over the elephant in the living room, just the shoestring.
Let it be known, my wife and I covet your prayers. Since the decision on the tent to go ahead, we have been under attack in every area of our life, and yet let me make this heard. WE ARE OK. We are standing in the victory of Jesus Christ and walk in His power. Share your needs. Do not be so self-centered that you get removed from Christ-centered. When you share a need, the burden, it is cut in half. THIS burden is not yours to bear alone. Jesus said to cast all your cares upon Him.
My daughter, Alyssa, turns 16 this week, and there has been a miraculous change in her over the last few months. As her step-dad, we have gone around many times. She was planning on moving to her dad's this month. Miraculously she realized to leave, she would give up her Christianity. The seed of the righteous shall not perish. I have a new daughter who calls me, dad.
A year ago, we began our public ministry, and I can tell you, it was only then I learned about crying. Yesterday, my heart broke in anguish over the couple, headed for separation. Last night, they resumed communications and left together. Praise God. Another person, suggested he was called elsewhere, and perhaps he is. I cried. Another man who has come from the depths of the world, was injured yesterday, and may be out of work. This is the longest he has had a job. Guess what? I cried. And yet, I also praise God for His goodness. I rejoice that my name is written in the Book of Life.
Yes, we need prayer. I ask that if any of you have this placed on your heart, please pray for us. I know that the upcoming tent will break loose bondaged captives of years. So, I press on. When it gets this intense, I know that God is preparing something great for this area, and somehow the enemy is privy to this information. God has shown me the power of His might in the past. I get excited about praising Him.
I told God that if it was only me in this church, I would be there. This is the day that the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. Today, praise Him. For He is worthy.
Look not to your circumstance or situation, put look to the Lord. Praise Him in all things. We love you and pray for you.
Dear Friends:
Selah.
Shalom.
We pray for you, each and every day. If this is an encouragement to you. Please tell us, and please email it to someone else. If you have a prayer request, please mail it to us. We want to stand with you, battling spiritual wickedness, seeing people made free. We want to serve our brother and sister.
In the Service of Christ for His Glory,
Lee Johndrow
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Lee & Tina Johndrow
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