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Thankful Wednesday


1. Last week, we had a Vacation Bible School for a week and it was such a beautiful experience. I'm honestly thankful for God. How He brings our prayers to reality and for His continued support in my life. I'm thankful for the support by the children and parents. We started with 27 and ended up at 34. What really made me happy, is the fact that, there were three girls who are Non-Adventists who attended. I just pray that we target Non-Adventist kids more. I'm praying about something more permanent rather than limiting the program to holidays. On Sabbath, one parent whose kids had been attending came in my class to drop a parcel and whispered, " you are doing a good job!" Believe me, we need those words. Sometimes the journey feels lonely and a word of encouragement fitly spoken, is dew to a parched ground. And I'm thankful for such parents. 



2. On Sabbath I was on preaching duty. I was asked on the 2nd of July and I agreed. And the message laid on my heart was on Healing and Restoration. It was a heavy message. I was emotional just thinking about it. But we were blessed. God spoke to our hearts. I had several people expressing gratitude to God for the message. It's still ringing in my head.

I think this was one of my hardest sermons to date. I had truths I had to share that were heavy on the heart. And when the Lord commands me to speak, who am I to say no? Praying for more personal ministry work. I haven't visited people as I'd like to. I'm praying for strength. 


3. My niece turns 4 years old today. She's such a bubbly girl and I pray God touches her parent's heart to give their lives to Him. I am thankful that we get to see her everyday. She's changed but I'm praying for a renewed heart and to model kindness. At times I desire alone time, and I'd ask her to go to grandpa. I hope she never sees it as rejection. Grandpa loves teaching her and they often listen to music  together. She also asks for food 🤣. I pray God's will be done in her life.


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