God continues to remind me of His power in Spirit. I was going through a trying time with someone very close to me, the depth of our relationship seemed to be at a test. We spent weeks going about our lives without addressing our problems, but one day, we decided to get together and pray. During this prayer God began to heal wounds. God’s Holy Spirit truly works when we go to Him with our troubles. Our God really is loving and wants to heal all brokenness, whether they seem too big for Him to handle, or too small for Him to care. This is the God I serve, this is the only God I want to serve.

Another example of the Holy Spirit at work…

When I drive long distances I scan the radio for Christian music. I know a Christian station within seconds of hearing it, not because of Christian lyrics or a Christian style, but because I sense the Spirit working through that station. God’s Spirit is at work, now, in everything we do and everywhere we go. The more willing I am to experience the Holy Spirit the more receptive I am.

-Al

You have to fight for things that are worth fighting for…

I am walking through a personal desert right now. At times the dream of reaching out to orphans, all the way on the other side of the world, seems so far away from my everyday life. Many people before me have warned of a desert time. Even during this time I know that God is molding me, teaching me, training me. I just need to keep walking, one foot in front of the other, with my hand in His. When I meet others who are passionate about helping orphans I feel like a new breath of fresh, life-giving air has been breathed into me. I thank God for these fellow workers along the way. Thank you all for being a blessing.

Catherine

Every time I think about the future, what needs to be done, what lies ahead…it’s terribly scary. It can feel so lonely, so daunting, so unreachable at times. However, these two verses always come to mind:

“Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” – Matthew 18:19-20

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong, be courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9

I need to begin to not only understand, but truly believe, that I am not alone! Not only do I need to rely on my brothers and sisters [in Christ], but I also need to rely on the most important being of all, because He is with me wherever I go.

Looking up with great anticipation,
Daniel Lui