Last Saturday as I was reading a book called "A Passion for the Impossible". I came to a story of a Christian man from Algeria. He was asked to speak at his friend's funeral who was also a christian. When asked he felt "I cannot"--he could see nothing but the glaring eyes of the bystanders and the great knotted clubs in their hands, then it came to him--"I can die but once" and he spoke out unafraid.
When I read this God did something in my heart that I do not think can even be expressed with words. To say He broke my heart does not even begin to describe what happened. My heart was so consumed with a love for the people of North Africa, that I just began to weep uncontrollably.
In my natural mind I start to think its impossible. I cannot get up and speak in front of large groups of people, I cannot come up with the finances to fund what God is asking me to do, I cannot do this. Then the creator of the universe, the God who sent His Son to die for all mankind, the Father who loves me with an unconditional never ending love reminds me that I do not have to do it! He has never and never will ask me to do anything in my own ability. All He ask of me is to be wholly devoted to Him, to be completely transparent, and to be willing to be used by Him. What He is asking me to do has nothing to do with me. Its all so that He may be glorified and that the people He has called me to reach may come to know Him!
I want to challenge you just as God challenged me. When He ask you to do something and you think I cannot do this, remember 2 Corinthians 12:9. All we must do is be willing to let God use us!
If anyone has anything they would like prayer for please let me know! I would love to stand in agreement with you!
I highly recommend reading the book I referred to earlier. It is about a woman named Lilias Trotter who was a missionary in Algeria in the late 1800s to early 1900s. To see the love she had for the people of North Africa is just incredible and there is so much Godly wisdom that can be gained from her life.
Just to give everyone an update: I am in the process of applying for my visa to the UK. I just have a few more steps before I can mail in my application!! I am going to need about $4700 more to cover the cost of the training program. I have two things I would like prayer for: I am still in need of more monthly supporters and that I am granted a visa without any problems. I just wanted to thank everyone who has given financially and those who have also been praying for me! Its a great encouragement to know that there are people who are committed to helping me fulfill the plan God has for my life!
