May God bless you richly in 2009

It is only Saturday night, but we will be tied up until Wednesday night, so we want to send you our Tuesday update early! Our prayer is that God would bless you in new and wonderful ways during this new year before us. We will see many changes in the days ahead, as God is blessing us beyond our imaginations. You will hear more about our new adventure in the weeks to come!

Heavenly Father, we open our hands up to receive from You. Forgive us for rejecting your blessings in the past. Allow us to receive your manifold blessings in 2009.

Secret of God's blessing

Charles Spurgeon, whose ministry in 19th-century London led thousands into the Kingdom of God, is considered by many to be the greatest preacher in modern history.
A group of American pastors once approached him at his church.

"What is the key to your ministry?" they asked.

"Come with me and I will show you," he responded...

As he led them through a large building, some of the pastors may have expected him to show them the church's beautiful sanctuary, but he walked right past it. Would he show them the treasurer's books or his extensive library? No... he ignored all these.

With the curious pastors in tow, Spurgeon arrived at a room in the lower level of his meeting house.

Throwing open the door, he revealed over 400 believers gathered on "THEIR" knees in prayer for the evening service.

"There," he said humbly, "is the secret of God's blessing His work here."

Taken from Seven Ways to Pray for Spiritual Leaders by Linda Corbin

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Blessings and Peace in 2008

May your year 2008 be filled with blessings and peace!

That is the SMS message we are sending to all our friends here in Abidjan. That is our prayer for you as well. You are our greatest blessing. You fill our lives with the blessings of joy, divine protection and peace. May our Lord fill your life to overflowing with these same blessings.

Heavenly Father, give Joshua a fun day as he celebrates his 10th birthday on January 6. Encourage Mike and Sue as they celebrate their 24th anniversary on January 7.

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