what if His people prayed?

I heard a song today that challenged this question, and it stuck with me as Stephen and I continued to pack and pull things together to leave in the next few days. What if His people prayed? I thought of the love God has given me for Burma and the ways it has changed so much of my life, yet I may commit an hour to prayer for Burma on a good week. When I look at scripture, prayer and conversation with God encompasses every story and situation, from Adam speaking with God in the garden to Jesus’ last words of prayer to the Father from the cross. Further, I have seen the power of prayer in my own life as the single constant connection to Christ. And yet, how much do I pray? How much do we pray as the Church? Surely it isn’t enough.

As Stephen and I go this summer, we are so thankful for those supporting us through prayer. Thank you, from the very deepest part of us. We long to be effective for the glory of Christ, for hope, and for eternal things—and this is only possible through prayer. Thank you for joining with us faithfully. Thank you for being the body of Christ to us, allowing us the privilege to be His hands and His feet.

We are leaving in just hours--early Tuesday morning, June 9. We’ll be gone for ten weeks, returning to Little Rock on August 19. For those joining with us in prayer, here are some specific requests. Please pray for…

- courage and boldness to walk in whatever Christ has for us

- open hearts of everyone we encounter along the way.

- wisdom and discernment in our decisions as we seek His will

- for energy and patience with one another

- general health and safety

- the unknowns of returning without established plans, jobs, etc.

We'll continue with updates whenever we have the chance. Hopefully pictures will join soon!