March 30, 2008

• Praying For A Breakthrough…

  I have decided that I am tired of being handicapped. I realize that there are people in far worse shape than me, and my heart goes out to them. My handicap is small, so it’s annoying. There is so much that I want to do, but it’s getting in the way, SO, I have decided that I am going to pray for God to just heal me. I asked Grandma Joyce (Pastor’s mom) to pray for me, and she agreed that this was a good thing.

  I have also decided that I need to start praying for breakthroughs in other areas of my life as well. For instance, I am in need of a financial breakthrough. Unless a windfall comes my way, the only way this one will come together is for a new job to come my way.

  Of course I am still praying for a breakthrough for my um, “issues”, but that goes without saying…

  But perhaps most importantly my biggest desire for breakthrough is one where I can continue to draw closer to God and truly be what He wants me to be.

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  Now how’s this for an update…

  Today a lady at church asked me if I would be willing to teach Sunday School to a little group of kids!!!  I tried not to let it show, but I was almost overwhelmed at that request!!! I mean, what an honor!!! It goes without saying that I do not feel worthy or qualified for the job, but yet in a strange sort of way, it’s kind of like an answer to prayer, in that perhaps God is using this to show me that He has faith in me, and is willing to give me another chance at serving Him. Regardless of the circumstances, I shall praise Him for it all.

  I have until Wednesday to decide, so if you could keep me in prayer about this, I would appreciate it.

  I realize that I am not alone in needing a breakthrough. Marti, my precious little sister from Pennsylvania is in need of a job, and has been having to deal with some issues at her church. If you could keep her in prayer too, I know it would mean a lot to her. She just called me a few minutes ago…I guess she knew that I was thinking of her!!!

  Oh, and I can’t forget this…
  My friend Ricky called me last night. He is a youth pastor in Georgia, and lately whenever he finds himself on a lengthy road trip alone he rings me up, which thrills me because he is one of my oldest and dearest friends, and we don’t see each other much at all anymore. Anyways, he told me last night that he and Christy, his lovely wife, are planning to move to Orlando, FL later this year to lay out the groundwork for starting a new church!!! He said that he really feels that this is what God wants him to do. A few other couples in his church has agreed to go along and help. I am really excited for him!!! I plan to commit to keeping him in prayer as this gets going.

  Well, I hope this finds all of you well. I know I don’t say it much, but I think of all of you often, and I miss our interaction.

  As always, know that I love you all very much!!!

  Your Friend,
  -Richard.

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