Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Kathmandu Update and More....

This past week my sister sent me a text and asked if I realized that there had been another level 4 earthquake just outside of Kathmandu, Nepal. I told her “no, I had not” and then took time to locate where it was in the country. The continued earthquakes and tremors in that part of the world are something I am very mindful of, but we as a team are not moved away from our belief that God has called us to minister to our missionary women in that part of the world. I am so thankful for this team of women going because they have sought the LORD and believe with me that we are to be on this trip. I say all of that to ask you to pray for us as often as God brings the team to your mind as we continue our preparations. Also, we have 4 spaces still open for team members. If you sense God tugging at your heart, contact me at vickie@purejoyinternational.org.

We have 34 women registered and 8 and ½ of those women sponsored already as of this blog. Thank you so much that you have begun to give toward the sponsorship of the women. I enjoy sharing with you along the way how the LORD is using you and others to meet the needs of the women coming to this retreat. I also am excited as several of you are already making gifts for the women in Kathmandu.
   
Several of the women coming have already shared a little about how difficult things are there because of the earthquakes. On the other hand, the opportunities to invest in the lives of the people have increased. Pray for them as they leave their touch on the hearts of those they come in contact with.

Today, during our discipleship time we heard the sirens going off. At first we thought it was the ambulance and then possibly a fire truck. As soon as we had settled on thinking it was a fire truck, the siren stopped. This was interesting to us because it sounded like it stopped close to Laura’s house, the place we were meeting. So, Laura checked out the garage door and then the front door and, “lo and behold”, the field across from her house was on fire.  We watched as the fire fighters went into action to put the fire out and all the volunteer fire fighters arrived with another truck. Working together they got the fire under control and put it out. They continued to water the field down for good measure.

Can I ask you something today? Are the sirens going off around you?  Is God trying to warn you about something and you haven’t quite figured out what it is yet?  Have you quit hearing the sirens (warning)? If so, have you checked to see if you are in the path of a fire? Have others come through that have noticed the fire and tried to assist in putting it out before it reached your house (life) and brought destruction?

There is something that keeps us from letting others come alongside us sometimes when the sirens (warnings) from the LORD are going off. It is called “pride”.

Proverbs 11:2 (ESV)
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. 

Proverbs 16:18 (ESV)
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. 

Proverbs 29:23 (ESV)
One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. 

Jeremiah 13:17 (ESV)
But if you will not listen, my soul will weep in secret for your pride; my eyes will weep bitterly and run down with tears, because the LORD’s flock has been taken captive. 

The inability to ask for help has cost many a good solid believer to lose their homes, marriage, families, ministries, and testimony to others.  May I encourage us today...when you hear the sirens going off...check for a fire.  It doesn’t matter if you know what started it or not...put the fire out first, then discuss it. (Smile)

Love you all and praying for you as a reader of this blog.

His,
Vickie

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