Return of the Jedi

Well maybe not a Jedi, but it made me laugh to write it.

Anywho,

In a few short days, I will be traveling back to Kenya. This will be a short stay, but a very important one. God has been refining Only Servants Ministries over the past 6 months and that began in us. As Lindy and I have become more impassioned about glorifying God in our personal lives, this ministry has taken on a deeper, more-focused direction. I return to Kenya out of obedience and a desire to keep this growth going. This coming year is going to be unlike any before it. My heart is confident that God is growing something very special and we get to be a part of it. The next month spent in Kenya will be one preparing for the numerous teams coming this year, setting up projects, growing our partners ministries, and preparing our fields for the harvest God may be sending this year. I wish I knew exactly what He has in store for His Kingdom, but it doesn't change our commitment to making Him look as glorious as possible within the tasks he's assigned us.

I am going for that reason only.

As you read this, please grab your notebook (the one you use to write down prayer requests and notes during your time alone with God). I beg you to write down the following prayer needs and adopt them into your heart. I can think of nothing greater to request from you than your prayers. In fact, I am actually asking you for the most powerful thing you possess. (I'll be selfish in this):

1. God's Glory - Sounds odd at first, but I want to see God's glory in everything I say/do, my family, this ministry, and the church. When He gets HIS glory, we find joy. (Thanks J.P. for that reminder)

2. Lindy - Please honor my family and specifically my wife in your petitions unto the Father.

3. Only Servants Ministries - Pray for our friends serving at this exact moment. Pray for their families. Pray for their courage to grow. Pray for them to be effective.

4. Finances - Pray that other servants will be obedient to the calling God has given them to support missions.

5. Me - My commitment to bringing all glory to God is one of great importance to me. Help me. Pray for my obedience to that end. Pray that I become the man of Psalms 112.

I can not wait to update you on all that God teaches and reveals to us about His marvelous plans. I sit here thinking about the days to come and all I keep feeling is tremendous excitement and awe. And now;

"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."

~Colossians 4:2-6

PS: Here's a Jedi (in case you were wondering) And to answer your question; "yes", I know I am a dork.