july prayer update

What I’m Learning

I found a new and helpful way to apply the Apostle Paul’s words: “…give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of our Lord Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thes. 5:18b). Previously, I made a habit of thanking God for a variety of spiritual blessings, material blessings, physical blessings and people blessings. That practice has served me well. My new practice has also been transformational. It involves stopping at any moment in the day and finding at least five in-the-moment experiences to thank him for. For example, as I sit and type this, I may express gratitude for my ability to read, for my computer, for functioning fingers, for eyesight, for cognitive capacity, for my feet as I notice them touching the floor and for trees visible from my window. This practice has brought a significant increase in gratitude, joy and peace throughout my day. I encourage you to try it out.

Ministry Updates

I attended a gathering of Christian School administrators letting them know that I was available to do grief and loss education for their staff particularly at times when there's been a significant loss that impacts the school.

I'm grateful for the many speaking opportunities during the month of July.

I am pleased to resume my role teaching chapel on Tuesday mornings at Adult and Teen Challenge following a six-week break.  

GENERAL PRAYER

Pastor Ed covets your prayers. You can use the acronym OAR to pray for his speaking ministry. 

O—Open doors of ministry

A—Anointing

R—Responsive audiences

Pray also for wisdom as he mentors Adult and Teen Challenge students, open doors and open hearts for sharing the gospel on the street and fruitful ministry as he connects with pastors and ministry leaders in Lebanon and throughout the region.