Wow! God is so good! The past couple days have been amazing.
Most everyone has had an encounter with people that are turning into amazing
stories of God’s love. My team is doing a really good job with becoming
uncomfortable for Jesus. It’s been great to see people step out of their little
box to talk to someone on the bus or even simply smile at someone. For myself I
am still trying to find courage to do that. I have talked to a few people but
nothing like the others. I have been praying for courage and God’s wisdom
lately but haven’t gotten anything yet. I think I am just worried that I might
say something wrong and mislead people. I know things, but I am not a very good
communicator when it comes to what I think about things.
The devil has been grabbing hold of my fear and telling me
things that I see in myself and how bad of a person I am. Like, who am I to be
telling this person about Jesus? I am not good enough, but I know this isn’t true.
It still lingers in my mind sometimes though. I desire to talk to someone and I want to have
a friendship build because of it. I want what everyone else has been finding. I
have asked God but I still don’t have any. How much longer do I have to wait or
where can I find it? These questions run through my head every day. My prayers
are the same each day also.
“God, please send
someone to talk to me. God, please give me strength and Your words. Jesus, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! Give me supernatural
powers in Your name.”
So, in conclusion, I just again ask for y’alls prayers. Be
prayer warriors for myself, my team, the South East Asia team, and any other
missionaries out on the field. I think we all need a little boldness for Jesus.
I will leave you one more thought and it comes from 2 Timothy 4:5
“But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t
be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and
fully carry out the ministry God has given you.”
God, I lift up Ansley. She so wants to speak out, and talk with people about you. Give her blodness, and confidence in what You have given her. You have placed Your Spirit in her, she has everything she needs to speak and to love. God, I speak to the fears and say in Jesus' name be gone! I speak to the lies that are being spoken to her and I say you have no voice in Jesus' name. Father, in Jesus' name cast the Devil from her. In Jesus' name he has no power or voice over her. Amen
ReplyDeleteAnsley, your voice is important to God's kingdom. Your wisdom is enough to have wonderful talks with people. You have the Holy Spirit in you, and have EVERYTHING you need. Trust that the Holy Spirit will speak through you when you open your mouth. God has placed you in the Middle East because you ARE ready to speak, you ARE ready to love, you ARE ready! You have nothing to fear just open your mouth and let God work through that. He has given you the boldness, now you need to make the move, He's got your back! :o) Love you, girl!