Waves

We saw lots of massive waves this past week.  The influence of pressure systems related to the two typhoons that passed nearby meant that
swimming activities were banned on the beaches.  But the noise of the waves and the unique beauty in each one made for some restful relaxation nearby (out of their reach).

There are different kinds of waves that we experience in life:

• Waves of joy: especially when we see evidence of God working in someone’s life. (We spent time last weekend with friends who are excitedly following God into a new area of ministry.)
• Waves of frustration: when the sound system does not work on Sunday morning.  (Yes, this happened yesterday.)
• Waves of anger: when we see injustice and prejudice harming people. (Community leaders are using multiple excuses to avoid disposing of a large quantity of bagged refuse. May God give perseverance and help us find a way to help this less-advantaged family.)

I think you get the idea. A feature of waves is continuous repetitive action or emotion.  They seldom stop without an outside influence  such as:

• Provision of answers.
• Miraculous calming of the storm.
• Breakthrough in a situation.

Let’s trust God to provide what is needed to fill us with hope and faith for each wave-washed situation.

Praise and Prayer

• Praise the Lord for restful times during our vacation.  We also made some new friends.
• These two weeks are the time when we must write the 2024 budget request.  We need to request financial resources for anticipated ministry in the next calendar year.  Please pray that we will be filled with faith and wisdom as we work through the process of creating the budget request.
• Planning for Fall ministries is happening. Please pray for God’s guidance.
• And, there are people we desire to visit.  Pray God will make a way for that to happen.