Something Is Missing

For the few moments I had to myself earlier this evening, I thought about the previous post on support systems, in light of praying for missionaries.

I know there are tons of prayer support and that's great. There's financial support and that's certainly needed. There's preparation as they enter the field and resources as they continue the good work of advancing the Gospel, and those are required.

But what a sacrifice!! The family they leave behind. The friends. The daily contact with people who speak their primary language. The safety and comforts of home. Resources and supplies just minutes from where you live.

Missions is a calling. It's a step of faith, on par with Peter stepping out of the boat. Yet, the reward that awaits in heaven...only bits of it are seen on earth. Just enough to stay encouraged to keep up the good work.

Pray for missionaries and their families, that they will be strengthened and encouraged to continue to the work God has called them to. Pray for an increase in support, whether through prayer, finances, resources or people. Pray for a multiplication effect of their efforts. Pray that they will not be discouraged, and that their moments of frustration, worry and questioning will be few and short-lived. Pray the Holy Spirit to remind them...they are valuable, they are appreciated, they are needed and they will be rewarded by God for their faithfulness to His plan for their lives; for having set theirs aside for the gains of eternity.

-PNC

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