I am amazed at how many of you are stopping by this site and checking in with me. I had no idea that this would happen. Thanks goes to Jon Duey who set this thing up (on a last minute deal) and who gave me some key insights about what is necessary for a "visited" blogsight. He's been doing this for quite a while (jonduey.blogspot.com). Well, the reason I'm writing this is because there have been over 3,000 visits. Because of that I'm asking all of you to join with me in praying for a small group of brothers and sisters in Christ. They belong to a group called "Victory With Jesus Ministries" (www.victorywithjesus.com). Their pastor is John Leonard. Man, is he a trip! I mean totally out of the box. I've never met anyone who (I feel) loves Jesus more. When he speaks ...people "get it". This goes with the truth when Jesus reminded the Pharisee ..."Those who have been forgiven more ... love more. Some of you may think I'm transparent ...you ain't seen nothin. I've been with this group the past three Sundays. I've met with John, Cindy, Peggy, Paul, Debbie, Bill, Deb, Michael and Lonnie. There's a few more but I can't remember their names. Will you lift these fellow brothers and sisters in Christ up in your prayers? These are fellow strugglers along this rocky road of life. Will you also thank God for the kind lady who opens up her bar and grill to this group every Sunday?
I have the privilege to speak to these guys this coming Sunday. This kind of meeting is where I'm most at home and free to speak about the underbelly of the struggles in the Christian life. I have come to love these guys and feel God can use my life's lessons to encourage them. Pray that I will totally depend on God to speak through me. Pray for Pastor John Leonard and his wife Cindy who are going through the struggles of caring for an aging parent who requires constant diligence. Pray that God will meet the financial needs of this unique ministry just as we pray that God will meet our needs there at ICC.
Maybe, right now, you could pray for just a minute. Thanks everyone.
I am really pumped for our Christmas series: Christmas With Grace. I'll talk to that later.
Hebrews 13 vs 21
ReplyDeleteI pray the Lord will answer my prayers and give you the help of vs 21.
God bless
John,
ReplyDeleteWe have so enjoyed reading your blogs while you have been away. We look forward to them. They have given us a insight to you that is even more personal than what you reveal of yourself in person. That is what is wonderful about writing. We wish you and Griselle and your family a Happy Thanksgiving and we will pray for this group of people meeting in a bar/grill. How great is that! We want to be there! The Seidenkranz's
Love what the Lord is doing! We are anxious to have you back at ICC. Reading your blog is uplifting, inspiring and encouraging that we are on the right path just needing nudged and guidance to continue our growth and walk with Him. You are a wonderful guide, powered by the love of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteThank you., The Harvey's