By Prayer

All we do or accomplish in God’s name cannot come about without the continual discipline of prayer.

As Christians we are in a spiritual war. In our own strength, we are NO match for Satan and his angels and demons. It is only by the Holy Spirit's power and through prayer that we can overcome.

The apostle Paul states it clearly to the church in Ephesus by saying, “our wrestle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, and against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (Eph. 6:12) That is why we as believers are exhorted to put on the “full armor of God” in vs. 13-17.

Then in verse 18 he says “And PRAY in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep praying for all the saints.”

God is causing me to grow in my prayer life as he reminds me of the spiritual nature of the warfare we are involved in. He has brought me to a greater awareness of the need to lift up my pastors, church leaders, elected government officials, family, friends, supporters in prayer these last several months.

He is reminding me DAILY to also pray for His Kingdom work going on in Niger. The work God is leading us to in Niger is HIS ministry. We are simply being obedient to His calling, and we are privileged to be a part of it.

We are to be responsible and do what God has called us to do, and yet it is only by prayer that we can be effective.

We have a goal of returning to Niger this July., and we ask you to join us in prayer concerning this goal.

We are ready, and available. All is in place, yet finances are needed. Many of you have given –and we are AMAZED at how God has supplied and worked in many of your lives moving you to do so. To Him be the Glory.

Still, in our weak human nature we look at what is still needed in finances, and realize-We need to PRAY. And we need others to PRAY. Only by God’s provision can this goal be achieved.
We know God will supply, how and when is according to his timing. His Kingdom come, His will be done.

Thank you for joining us in prayer.

Phil Maxwell