Isaiah 63:7
“I will recount the steadfast love of the LORD, the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD has granted us, and the great goodness to the house of Israel that he has granted them according to his compassion, according to the abundance of his steadfast love.”The abundance of His steadfast love
God has more than enough love for you. It won’t run out. It’s in never-ending supply. It’s always there, it’s always fresh, it’s always available.This reminds me of the deep, love of Jesus, and the constancy of God. It is vast, unmeasured, boundless and free.
This video is just a small glimpse of the vastness of Gods goodness, love and promises for our precious loved ones in Ethiopia. His love is real. His love Shapes. His love Shakes and His love never stops.
As I sit and take in all that God has done in the last 4 years to bring two communities together, I can't help but to think of His great Love. I am overwhelmed at how much He loves. He loves the people of Ethiopia, His heart breaks, His heart yearns for them to know how precious and honored they are in His sight. Then I can't help to feel the joy of His crazy love for me... for US. To walk this path, to see the work of His hands. To BE. Be His hands and feet. Nothing compares.
A glimpse of His love.
Just since November Gods hand at work:
1. 71 men women, and children Baptized in the new church we started from our Care Point.
2. 2 more babies who were in great trouble and need, added to our sponsorship... 2 more families saved. Makes 302 children!!
3. Looking into purchasing a motorcycle for our Care Point. (Can't wait to share about this... God is so cool!) This is to reach the kids that are all over the country side.
4. Muslims are hearing being affected by our care-point and coming to the church!
5. Proposal for our Land was written and sent to the Mayor of Hosanna and excepted!
6. Randy and I just returned from the Africa Partners' Conference at Children's Hope Chest Headquarters in Colorado Springs. The sponsorship coordinators from around the country met with Hope Chest staff and the Africa Country directors from Uganda, Swaziland , and Ethiopia. This was a time os crazy God encounters, God stories, Gods encouragement and GOD"S LOVE. Blessed to say the least.
PRAYERS FOR OUR UPCOMING TRIP
-Randy will be leading a small team of business minded men who will be assessing the need with the Mayor of Hosanna and prayerfully considering what God wants to do with the land. It's about 10-15 acres and there is so much potential. EXCITING!
-We are also looking into partnering with a women's ministry form Adis. They teach women to make scarfs and train them in a holistic way. We are excited about this as this will help out 80 women we are working with that have come off the street and now following Jesus. (you see them in the video) :)
-Encouraging the Pastors and leaders in Seminary
-Assessing further needs of the children and the Care-point and a "Daddy's blessing" as the men go and love on the children.
high marble summits I can see you there,
On the wild churning ocean I can feel you there,
On the cold autumnal air I can sense you there.
During my loneliness – I know you are there.
Through troubled waters you hold me there,
In my darkest hours I can see you there,
And when we reject you – you are still there.
