Thank you for your prayers this past month for our ministry. Arthur, Shelton and I are sensing God's presence with us as we prepare to meet together with key team members this week and next to work through some material that will help us evaluate and plan our efforts to lead vulnerable people into a trusting relationship with Christ in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe.
Here is how you can pray each day:
Tues, Oct 31- We would be renewed in our passion and unity for Christ's calling and mission for our ministry. We would fully grasp that poverty is broken relationships in all spheres of a person's life.
Wed, Nov 1- We would understand how broken relationships have impacted life in the African context. We would see how to fight poverty through reconciliation efforts. We would understand the time and place for relief, rehabilitation and development efforts.
Thurs, Nov 2- We would consider how to apply asset-based community development efforts in our ministry context. We would be compelled to work for the Glory of God.
Fri, Nov 3- Pray for emotional and spiritual healing for a few team members who are struggling. Pray our team will develop in leading people to Christ for healing.
Sat, Nov 4- Pray for our team as we engage in discipleship meetings with the youth and with the Men & Women of Hope.
Sun, Nov 5- We would rest and be renewed in the glory and presence of God.
Mon, Nov 6- We would understand the impact of our "worldview" on our lives.We would not be overwhelmed by the broken systems in Zimbabwe but find hope through Christ to help bring change. We would embrace the growth that comes through suffering in the Christian life and not be seduced by the false claims of the prosperity gospel.
Tues, Nov 7- We would see the effects of our culture on how we handle money. We would understand how transformation happens in the lives of people. We would see the value of community participation to bring about change.
Wed, Nov 8- We would learn the key principles for benevolence ministry. We would clearly see the opportunities and challenges for an urban ministry. We would be open to short-term ministry opportunities in other communities.
Thurs, Nov 9- We would learn how to partner well with those who join us for short-term mission visits. We would develop an action plan of what God wants us to do in response to all these areas we have examined.
Fri, Nov 10- Pray the team leaders along with the board trustees are able to make God directed decisions that will guide the work of LTLA toward accomplishing the mission to which God has called us.
Sat, Nov 11- Pray for fruitful interactions with other ministries that are taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the poor. We want to learn from them and collaborate as the Lord directs.
Sun, Nov 1- Praise God with us as we worship Him for his love and the hope he brings to this broken world through his Son, Jesus Christ!
Thank you for partnering with us in prayer!
Mike Sulc
Life to Life Africa
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