A Life of Prayer and Faith

Hi!

The news this past week has been filled with the death of famous people. Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, Billy Mays... People from around the world loved them and felt a connection with them in their personal lives. People say they were good or even great people, but what made them great? Their money, Their fame...

This past week a friend of ours went to be with the Lord. Tim Bushman was found in one of his fields near his farm in Perryton, TX by his son and the cause of death was electrocution. His dear wife Tina posted about his death of Face Book and said that they didn't question the Lord's goodness in Tim's death. Tim loved Jesus. Tim's life was centered on telling others about Christ. Although he wasn't famous and I doubt if he had many earthly riches, his spiritual bank account was filled with people he had led to the Lord. His family said they prayed that Tim's death would bring about many converts for Christ's Kingdom. So on Saturday 600 plus people gathered to celebrate Tim's life. What a testimony of how the Lord can use one man for his purposes when he is surrendered to do His father's will.

In my quiet time on Thursday I read the following from Andrey Murray's "Devotions on Prayer"

The Salvation of Souls

Christ's power to save depends on unceasing intercession. "The we can spend our time in prayer and preaching and teaching the word... God's message was preached in ever-widening circles.
The numbers of believers greatly increased" (Acts 6:4,7) After the apostles spent time away in continual prayer, the number of the disciples multiplied greatly.

As we spend time in intercession, we will see more conversions. Christ is exalted as sinners repent. The church exists with the divine purpose and promise of conversions. Don't be ashamed to confess your sin and weakness and pray to God for more conversions both here an in other countries. Plead for the salvation of sinners.

Pray in deep humility. "Yes, Lord... but even dogs are permitted to eat crumbs...Woman... your faith is great. Your request is granted." (Matt 15: 27-28)

True humility proves its integrity by not seeking anything but simply trusting His grace. And so it is the strength of a great faith. Don't let your littleness hinder you for a moment.

Andrew Murray

So my friend today I am praying for converts. I am praying that the life of our dear friend Tim will bring people to Christ. Tim was the real deal. He didn't have money or fame but he had a great faith! How will you and I be remembered when it is our time to go be with the Lord. I pray that I will be known as a woman of prayer and of great faith!

Blessings,

Deb