Ибо Ты благословляешь праведника, Господи; благоволением, как щитом, венчаешь его. (Псалтирь 5:12 Russian 5-13)
Porque tú, Señor, bendices a los justos; cual escudo los rodeas con tu buena voluntad. (Salmos 5:12 Spanish NVI)
Dear LORD God Almighty, our Heavenly Father ~ Thank you for the indescribable gift of life that ignites a burning fire within our feeble bodies so that we can rejoice in the knowledge that we are being overseen and cared for by your providence. Give us wisdom so that we will always perceive righteousness as superior to the boastings of the wicked. Surround us by your mercy and grace as we travel through this life on our way home. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
In this part of Ukraine which is north of the city of Donetsk and south of Kharkov, we have been getting some rain each day. That means the garden is lush with vibrantly growing vegetable plants, fruit trees and bushes along with grape vines. There are also plenty of fresh weeds that I enjoyed culling out while Galina washed clothes the old fashioned way outside in the big wash tub near the well. We spent much time yesterday in long lines at the passport office which seems like something we always do in Ukraine. The old archaic residency requirements that hark back to Soviet days give citizens plenty to fume about when they think about their politicians. We had good news yesterday that our brother Ivan from Magadan, is planning to visit Nikolaev along with his wife Nadya in September. Each time we visit America and I have an opportunity to say something about our work in Ukraine or Russia, I always ask for fresh helpers in this vineyard of the Lord. We are always looking for people who will say, "I will work, I will pray, I will labor everyday in the vineyard of the Lord." The church here benefited greatly from the recent visit of Dick Ady's group which also included Charles Chandler, Jon Rawlings and Mike Soto. Last year we were blessed with the visit of Brian and Liz Wakefield and the love and energy they left behind is still energizing for the church. Brother Ivan worked among us in 2009 in order for us to be away and the church still fondly remembers his contribution. We were also encouraged by a visit from our sister Olga in Magadan. As we make plans for the future work here in Nikolaev, we hope that more people will make their plans to come over here and help us sow the active and productive seeds of the gospel in good and honest hearts that will bring much fruit. Thank you for never giving up praying about this work. As always, it remains our high priority to identify a Ukrainian person who will have a burning desire to work for the Lord here in this part of Ukraine.
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