Praise and Prayers

Would you pray for my prince?

(He really hates it when I call him Prince Charming, but I'm going to take that privilege today.)

     There are many of you who know, and a few who do not know, that Scott and I have only been married 2 1/2 years. The theme of our wedding was "Beauty From Ashes". Divorce injures a person deep within, and we joined our lives as broken people who God was healing. Through days, months, and years of pain and doubt, attacks from the enemy, and soul-searching loneliness, we held onto our faith knowing that God is good. I chose to share this picture because it is such a sweet reminder that God sent Scott to help me find my smile again.

     "To all who mourn in Zion, he will give a crown of of beauty for ashes,

a joyous blessing instead of mourning, 

festive praise instead of despair. 

In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted 

for his own glory." 

    Following injury, an athlete needs time to recover before returning to the game. Scott and I had both stepped away from church "work" and sat in the presence of the LORD through our healing. We faithfully attended worship and Bible study. We volunteered for service when needed, but even after we married, we didn't believe we were yet ready to minister to others.

  This past year, though, God has brought  much healing and opened so many doors of service that I am overwhelmed. We are honored that He would use us, in spite of us, not because of us. Because of HIM, for his glory, He will use the weakest to confound the wise.

   So today, for His glory, Scott is getting ready to board a plane. He will join a team of members of Bridge Community Church as they head to the Dominican Republic to minister to the boys of Boca Chica. God gave the call, Scott obeyed, and The LORD provided the support needed....

Scott will minister with Holt's House of Hope.

Our pastor has blessed us both more than He will ever know. He has been part of our healing process, part of encouraging us to minister again, and a faithful servant. I am excited to say that Chris is part of the team, as well as other mighty men of the LORD. Scott will be further blessed as they build relationships with the boys and each other.

    Will you join me in prayer the next several days. Ask the Holy Spirit to prompt you to remember to pray for the team, to pray for Scott.

   Bind together with me as I ask the Father to renew his spirit, that the bones that were broken will rejoice again, that he will hear joy and gladness. I pray the LORD will open his mouth, and he will share praise. As He serves others, May He see glimpses of the glory of God, the face of Jesus in the face of each child. May his eyes be open, and his heart be softened.

   And, my friends, if you are struggling, know this for I know.......

I love you, Scott!