This morning as I read the newspaper, I read about the violence that is happening in Peru. The native Indians are striking against the Government because their land is being taken for resources and they are not being asked or compensated for their loss of land.
Well that is an interesting story to me because my youngest son, Grayson, will be flying to Peru in two weeks for a mission trip. He will be a part of a team that is going into Aquitos, and then a couple of hours into the jungle.
As I talked with God this morning about the trip, I asked him to bless the team as they go. I asked that He would give them great influence with the people that they would encounter. But I also asked him to watch out for Grayson. As soon as I asked it, I was set back by my request. What makes me think that He wouldn’t do that in the first place. Grayson is one of His children, one that He dearly loves. Scripture says that He will never leave or forsake Grayson.
What I learned this morning is that I need to move that passage of Scripture from head knowledge to heart knowledge. I need to live the truth of that.
My prayers changed from protection to influence. Lord, please allow Grayson and the rest of the team to be great influencers for your Kingdom. Even in the face of danger and adversity, please give them courage and strength to live boldly for you. Yes Lord, I do pray for your hand of safety over him, but even if he is endangered, fill him with your courage and strength.
Thank you Lord for the opportunities you give us to live for you. As Grayson and the team fly to Peru, Lord, may they wait on you and allow you to raise them up as on wings of eagles. Allow them to work for you and not grow weary, renew their strength on a daily basis.
June 9th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Well said…