Prayer!

I sometimes take for granted that all churches pray like ours does. I know that's not always the case. The power of prayer still amazes me. I'm amazed that God covets our prayers and uses them to do His will. We had a good "old fashioned" prayer meeting tonight. Lori and I sang in the choir during the first half while Collin sat out with a friend. I was proud that he was so good. It must be that superb parenting! ;-) The congregation was given some suggestions of things to pray for and asked to pray on their own or in groups as the spirit led. Lori, Collin, and I went into the back row (in case we had to make a quick getaway with a restless 6 year old) to pray. We a had a wonderful time of family prayer. Collin thanked God for his cool toys! We did leave a little early. There's only so much prayer time Collin could take. Don't worry Maiya was in the nursery having a fun time.

In my missionary walk God has been showing me to take the uncertainty in stride. I know that's even more difficult for Lori. She likes things planned out way in advance. Giving everything up to God seems to come in stages for me. Just as I think God has everything, He points out something else in my life I'm holding on to. Our financial situation from some past mistakes is precarious at best but I have such a peace about it. I do still get that panicked feeling occasionally when sending out bills but it's only temporary now. Things are slowly working themselves out. Now Lori and I are feeling that we are being led to take some additional schooling. Again finances seem pretty impossible for even one of us to go to college. Lori is 1-2 years from a teaching degree. It seems teachers are in high demand in the field. I have been struggling with how God wants to use me on the mission field since I was called. My logical self came up with getting an MBA and using my administrative talents to some extent. I've had a gentle leading that I've been trying to ignore the past month that I may be going to seminary. This terrifies me much more than going to a strange country where I don't know the language or culture. I've always felt inadequate in my knowledge of the Bible. Some of the kids at church seem to have a better understanding than I do. I'm continuing to fast and pray about this one. God always wins these one sided arguments though.