One Of Those Days

As most of you know we are in the final months of our preparation to return to Niger. Though it seems that the goal is far off and the money is slow in coming, we know we are heading in the right direction. Why? Because we are under attack. Some times we are attacked by big things, sometimes by small things.

Last week the attack was small, and ended up somewhat humorous, but it was annoying.

I had an appointment in the morning. I stood ready to dry my hair, plugged in the blow dryer and my blow dryer would not work. Nothing. Not even turn on. It was dead. This was not a good situation. I could not walk into my appointment with wet hair, and did not have time to go to a store, buy one , do my hair and get to my appointment. This was discouraging.

Thankfully , Phil was given an inspiration. He got out the air compressor from the garage, and though the air was cold, it did blow it dry enough for me to look presentable at the meeting.

Why do I share this as anything other than an annoyance? Because, another blogger reminded me that Satan likes to disrupt the good things that God has planned. To discourage us when we make right choices, when we want to serve. She wrote in her blog about a "bad day" or two that she had and concluded by saying . . .

"It seems that when you are actively involved in ministry, the enemy tries his best to hinder, discourage or interfere where ever possible. Often we think to pray for those who are in leadership or are ministering (which is very important!) , but when was the last time that you prayed for those close to them. Take a minute and pray for your pastor's family this week. You may even want to write them a note of encouragement or do something nice for them. They really need it, especially on Sunday!"

Amen Jennifer!

Please pray for me, the boys and Phil as we move forward in service. We know that God is moving us in the right direction. There is too much opposition (in ways I did not share) for this not to be the way we should go.

God will hear your prayers and surround us with his protecting hosts.