It seems hard to find the time to keep this blog updated. I have great intentions, but it seems like too many things get in the way. However, I just had to write my thoughts about giving and prayer. In the past few weeks, I have been especially touched by the prayer requests coming into Mission of Mercy. Every Tuesday morning, we break into small groups and pray over every single prayer request that comes in - even if it just a note on an enclosure in an envelope.
Many of those requests show the heart of compassion that people have for their families. Some say that they are having to financially help their married children, or children writing that they have to help their parents - all because of lost jobs, or serious medical conditions. Many have asked for prayer because they have lost their jobs. A lot of those who write send in their check for the sponsorship of their child, despite their own need. Some need to stop their sponsorship because they just don't have the money to continue.
Even though I am very aware of the needs of the children we serve in developing nations, the US is also a nation in need. Millions have lost their jobs and there are many other circumstances that are occurring that are forcing people into financial desperation. Maybe we could all benefit by praying more. A nation in need becoming a nation of prayer? You know what? If that happened, we'd change the world.
I want to say thank you to all of those who continue to support us in prayer. And those that support the kids despite their own person time of crisis. It is humbling to see that kind of spirit on a daily basis.
Speaking of prayer, if you need someone to stand with you, please let us know. You can email us at prayer@mofm.org. We will stand with you in prayer. The lessons learned from this economic crisis may get us back to the fundamentals of faith and life.
