Last week was full of ministering to the hearts of people. We have one couple in church who, we recently realized, are not legally married but have been living together and have a son together. We shared the word of God on this issue and to our surprise found the woman more resistant than the man to receive counsel in this area. She became very agitated when we presented God’s word on marital relationships. She had been wounded much over the years and needs healing. Please be in prayer for the healing of her heart and a willingness to change their current living situation.
One man, whose wife needs surgery, had lost hope, due to their circumstances, and resorted to stealing the 300 euro needed for her surgery. We were able to share the scriptures with him about stealing (Ephesians 4:28), being associated with a thief (Ephesians 5:3-8) and about being guilty in associating with a thief and bringing a curse upon both (Proverbs 29:24). He was very open and quick to repent. Al actually was able to accompany him to return the stolen money to its owners. He repented and asked forgiveness from them. They were gracious and able to see the life-change Jesus is making in him. His peace was restored. Praise God for His faithfulness.
Another of the women in church, who has been very open to being discipled, is struggling with her husband who has also confessed Jesus as his Savior. He is currently struggling to overcome alcoholism and becomes very violent when drunk. He has beaten her on several occasions, which is very prevalent in their culture. She is often very frightened for herself and their children when he has been drinking. He has alienated both neighbors and family. He has not recently been coming to church and has not been home when Al has set appointments to talk with him. Please pray for her protection and peace as she is very discourage. She is believing God for a resolve to this situation. Pray that he will be open to counsel and receive freedom and healing from this alcohol and rage.
One woman, a new believer, came to church Saturday with heavy burdens on her heart. As she spoke with our female translator the translator said, “Please stop using that foul language”. This woman has come from a very rough background and even though she loves the Lord she still swears like a…… someone who swears a lot. She is very open to discipling, but just as all things are innocent to the innocent, she needs revelation and teaching about how she presents her thoughts. We know once she realizes this she will quickly turn from this language. When we asked the translator what she had said, the translator would only say, “I can’t say those things and will not”. LOL
Saturday evening worship was amazing as many of the people were touched by the Presence of God. Some wept, another could not speak what he was feeling and just smiled like “the cat that swallowed the canary”, and still another sat quietly, eyes closed, clutching his bible. We believe God was ministering to some deep personal needs that night. We are praying for breakthrough.
Jesus ministered to the broken and the outcast. He has called us to do the same. Please continue to pray Holy Spirit will move in the hearts and lives of these people.
Also, for the last several months we have been working with a paid translator for Saturday evening services. We operate in our new language on a daily basis, but the deep things of the Spirit are sometimes difficult to communicate. Pray God will continue to give us the Spirit of wisdom and revelation.
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