Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Надейся на Господа всем сердцем твоим, и не полагайся на разум твой. Во всех путях твоих познавай Его, и Он направит стези твои. (Притчи 3:5-6 Russian)
Надійся на Господа всім своїм серцем, а на розум свій не покладайся! Пізнавай ти Його на всіх дорогах своїх, і Він випростує твої стежки. (Притчи 3:5-6 Ukrainian)
Almighty God, our Dear Heavenly Father ~ Thank you for the incomparable blessings that burst upon us by your love on this new day of life here on earth. Give us more of your wisdom and stronger faith as we meditate on your word so that false pride will not come from our lips. Help us to always humbly acknowledge You as the absolute source of our faith when we have opportunity. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Photo: Galine is with our dear sisters Olga and Raisa who are always a strong source of encouragement to the church in Inta, Russia. They made Galina and I feel welcome each day. This city lies north of Syktyvkar toward Vorkuta in the Komi Republic on the West of the Ural mountain range. The city and the church have been going through a period of decline because some coalmines permanently closed. This forced many people to relocate. Many people have been fortunate to find new jobs. However, some men must travel to remote regions of the north and be gone from their families and the church for long periods. We are rejoicing with the Inta congregation as they work on plans to be more evangelistic in their city. Pray with them and us as we make our plans to visit with them following some work in Nikolaev and Magadan. Upon consulting your map, you may notice that none of these cities happen to be "in the neighborhood" of each other. Nevertheless, with God's help we plan to make these long journeys and give and receive the blessings of love that come from being with your spiritual family. Today, we travel up to Smyrna, Tennessee where I am scheduled to speak tomorrow at the Old Jefferson Church of Christ that is one of our dear partners. This is the church where we met a couple who was visiting that church the last time we were there telling about our work with orphans in Magadan, and low in behold - they had adopted two children from this orphanage and we had pictures of ourselves with their dear children before they met them at the orphan's home. It was a very special day and a very beautiful coincidence provided by God. We had a wonderful visit with our new “daughter” Marina who is studying here at Faulkner University.
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