My 3G definitely isn't working, the library is closed today, and I have about 20 more minutes on my friend's laptop. Therefore, this will be short and sweet. :)
"... do not forget the culture of the inner man- I mean of the heart. How diligently the calvary officer keeps his sabre clean and sharp; every stain he rubs off with the greatest care. Remember you are God's sword His instrument- I trust, a chosen vessel unto Him to bear His name. In great measure, according to the purity and perfection of the instrument, will be the success. It is not great talents God blesses so much as likeness to Jesus. A holy minister is an awful weapon in the hand of God." (C.H. Spurgeon, Lectures to my Students, quoting M'Cheyne)
This passage sums up what I have been learning in the course of training to be a missionary this summer. How important is it that we, as God's chosen and adopted children, learn His voice and His will! Whether that is through prayer, worship, service, or His Word, it is essential that we give ourselves to be sharpened. This summer, I desire to see others draw close to God, but I also wish to better learn His Name and His will. This takes discipline, which up to this point I have been lacking. Training week was a spiritual boot camp- it was impossible to process the amount of information that was given in such a short time, but how amazing it is to be challenged to growth!
Topic switch! We had our first lifegroup Tuesday night. Our group is composed of 2 MttP guys, 1 MttP girl, my coleader Luke, and myself. We met in a lounge in the Cedars men's dorm complex, where many employees rest after work. Our study focus for this summer is the book of John, and specifically the prevalence of Christ as the Light and the life, as described in chapter 1 verses 4&5. It was amazing to see the power of the Word of God at work; people were drawn like moths to a flame! 3 people joined us in study and prayer, and it was wonderful! God has already been revealing His plan for this summer throughout these first few days, and it is humbling to see, feel, and be a part of His moving.
That's all for now; time to surrender the laptop :)
Prayer Requests:
~Endurance for all of us: Many people are already working open to close shifts, and with additional intentional time for ministry opportunities, many people are already wearing down.
~The 3 people who showed up to Lifegroup: that they would recognize the working of God in their lives and cling to Him
~Protection against temptation for the team: it is very present, but Christ is conqueror of all!
~Building and maintaining relationships here and back at our respective homes.
Thank you so much for reading & praying! Let me know if you have any requests of your own!
With much love,
Megan
~~Let us not be so proud and arrogant to believe that we are bringing God anywhere; He has been there and working already (B. Andrews)~~
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