November 28, 2010
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ON MISSION | To Singapore
Ever heard the phrase “Be Careful What you Pray For” ?
It’s always been amazing to me how God takes us at our word and is faithful to give us just what we ask for; especially if we are asking for something that will bring glory to His name. I love how he takes the imperfections of our hearts and the weaknesses of our humanity and does something bigger than we could ever imagine. Such is the case with me … with us {my family and I}.
My husband has been working on his Master’s Degree in Spiritual Formation/Direction ~ a passion that God laid on his heart a short while after we returned to the States to heal from the death of our son. We left the mission field to be closer to the comforting arms of our family and friends ~ not sure we’d ever be able to return to foreign mission work. Certain, at that time, that we’d more than likely not be willing to go again; not to a land far away. Our life in ministry has too often been me (us) declaring and I’m sure, God laughing {you’d think we’d learn}. Then it seems he goes about softening our hearts to be in line with HIS will and not ours. Such is the case with our hearts over the last few months.
Several months ago, while in the midst of his MA research project, my husband came across an ancient prayer. He brought a copy of it home, suggested I join him in praying it daily and then we sat back to watch what God would do with our open heart. Here is the prayer …
A Prayer of Surrender
Jesus, I am a humble, lowly servant.
Take me; all of me.
Add anything, take anything away;
at any cost, with any price.
Make me yours completely … wholly.
May I not be remembered for the way I wear my hair,
or for the shape of my face, or for the people I know,
or for the friends and crowds that I have addressed.
May I be known for loving you,
for carrying a dream,
for building bridges to the hurt, to the broken,
and to the lost in the world.
Make me what you would be
if you lived in person here where I do.
Make everything accomplished through my simple life
bring honor and glory to you.
Take my human flaws and failures,
and use them to remind those who know me
that only you are God, and I will always be {Put Your Name Here}
and … WHOLLY YOURS.
Thus began God’s calling and softening and blessing and opening our eyes to the project that He would have us to join Him in.
So …
We are moving to Singapore … to be a part of something that is bigger than we are and bigger than we could ever imagine. We are doing it with a faithful God who for some reason is entrusting these weak and imperfect servants to partner with Him in His amazing project.
This week we will travel to Singapore to get to know our new city, to meet the people there and to begin making preparations for our June 1 move. Can’t wait to share the journey that God is taking us on.
Your prayers are greatly appreciated!
