Walking on Our Knees Together ~ Sept 2013

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Walking on our Knees Together
September 24, 2013 Dear praying partners, When we write to you about all the amazing things God is doing in Bulgaria, most often our report focuses on ministry. This report is different in that I’m asking you to pray for me and for Beth in a special way. I have been bedridden for the last 2.5 weeks with a severe back problem which may Team Bulgaria, last week of August at annual team retreat. require surgery. With the medical care available to us here in Bulgaria, I have had an MRI which shows the damage and the source of the constant pain I experience. Thankfully, with medications, the pain is reduced. Currently, Beth takes me to the hospital every morning for physical therapy. We’re hopeful that progress is made so that surgery is not necessary, but at this point, we’re not seeing too much progress. In times like these our hearts seek to tune in a bit more directly to the Lord. We seek to understand the ‘whys’ of our conditions. The Lord has been teaching me during this time what it means to be totally dependent on others. This is very difficult for me because, in my pride, I want to be self-sufficient. It’s very difficult for me to ask for help because it shows weakness, and in my weakness, fear of failure – not living up to my or other’s expectations. I want to share with you a portion of what I wrote to members of the MTW Bulgaria team family: I’m thankful for our team family – your prayers and encouragement mean a lot. This has literally unfolded as Dave has come every morning (Vlado and Boian have joined Greg Johnston addressing conference in too!) to literally lift me out of bed, with Beth holding my legs straight, getting me into the back of the van (on the floor), picking me up again to load me into the wheelchair and…. It hasn’t been lost on me as we get ready to host the disabilities conference how disabled I’ve been and how so man y helping hands have felt so much like Jesus’ touch during this painful and dependent time. God is good even during these times because He is able to teach us more about Him and He is what we need. I mentioned the disabilities conference for which we have sought your prayers. The conference was a total success as many eyes were opened in churches to see the needs of the disabled and their families! Thank you for your prayers for this. Beth and I covet your prayers for the Lord to bring healing to my back, for wisdom as we face decisions regarding possible surgery, and grace to trust His purposes patiently. Please pray also for preparations for the MTW Human Trafficking Vision Team arriving next Saturday. Beth is very much involved in this. Please pray for one more thing: Please pray for our MTW Bulgaria team family – that God would give grace, wisdom and much joy as we serve the Lord together in Bulgaria.

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