“The only hope for real change comes when we confess that we are double-minded, desperate sinners who need God’s intervention. So we encourage people to flee from their sin, run to Jesus, and rely on His grace and power to produce the change we cannot produce on our own.” – Mez McConnell (You can read the full article here.)
“The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 15:56-57
WAYS YOU CAN PRAY:
1) Would you join me in praying this week for new Christians in the schemes who are struggling with addiction? We can pray that the Lord would be glorified in their dependence on Him for strength and grace. We can pray that He would bring about beautiful fruit in their lives as they press into following Him. We can pray that the Holy Spirit would convict and encourage them, and that they would listen to the Lord and delight in Him. We can pray for the Lord’s protection over them. And we can thank God that they are beloved in Christ!
2) Since last week, my Ministry Intern budget has gone from being 66% funded to 94%. This is an amazing provision from God! Let’s praise Him for answering our prayers in such an astounding way! I’m overwhelmed by His kindness. To Him be glory.
3) Since I am above the 80% funding goal that I needed to reach in order to serve with 20schemes this year, I have been taking steps to go forward with moving to Scotland this October. This is all in God’s hands – which is the best place it could be in. Please pray that our Good Shepherd would continue to provide and open doors (visa offices, etc.) if it is His will for things to move forward. May He be honored in this. May His will be done!
PICTURES FOR THIS WEEK:
If it is God’s will for me to be in Scotland this October, I will be there exactly one year to the week I was there in 2019 for my interview trip with 20schemes. This was the view I had from my host home on that trip: a street in Gracemount.
When I see this picture I think of all the people in those homes and in the schemes across Scotland. May the Lord be pleased to send many, many more people to the rich harvest in the schemes of Scotland.
Also, 20schemes is looking for more people to come serve with them as Pastors, Gospel Workers (long-term workers), and Missions Interns (two-year commitment). You can click here to find out more.
Matthew 6:25-34,
Claire
Claire in Scotland 