An Effective Prayer
Recently I
read this prayer, “Jabez called
on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my
border, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from harm that it may not pain me!” And God granted him
what he requested.” 1 Chronicles 4:10 God wants to enlarge your border too –
to use you to influence others
(believers and unbelievers) for Christ, to be light to a dark world broken by
sin and selfishness. He wants to grant all of us this request if we will simply
ask. Of course part of His answer to our prayer is to transform our selfish
lives through faith in Christ into ones characterized by selflessness, humility,
and compassion. There is no shortcut. There is no magic formula to success or fruitful
ministry. Praying the prayer without life-transformation will never enlarge your
border. Would you please pray that prayer for Danelle and I as we seek to enlarge
our borders for Christ?
Atlanta House Church
Last Friday I shared Christ with Alfonso
after he finished pressure washing our house. We had a great discussion for almost
an hour. He is very open and asked many good questions. Pray for an opportunity
to follow up with him and to meet his wife, Diana. He took a copy of Secure
In An Insecure World to read, which will help him understand more about salvation.
We have some new people meeting with us too. Please pray for God to keep us
inspired and continue to enlarge our borders here in Atlanta!
Sanctuary Baptist Church
Pastor Rodney Hall (on far left in photo) invited Danelle and I
to speak with their high school students last Sunday about how to be prepared
for the challenges of college life. Then Steve spoke to the entire congregation
on “Are You a Sinner or a Saint?” He encouraged everyone to know who they are “in
Christ” – a saint, a holy one, and one who is always loved by God! The saints
at Sanctuary are always warm and welcoming to us. Jesus Christ can be seen in
them!
Mother’s 90th Birthday Party!
Our family gathered in Atlanta on March 12th to celebrate Alice Marie Turnage Nelson’s 90th birthday. We thank God for her life and impact she has had on so many (God enlarged
her border!). Mother’s kindness, generosity, hospitality, and cheerful compassion for all will continue to influence our family and her friends for
decades to come. Praise God! We love you mother!
Pictured
below are my mother with my brother Kurt, and my sister Patty. Then Scott,
Sophie, and Maria. Next - Olya, Gavin, Hanna, Merry and
Nathan. Last are- Briscoe & Seth with Great Grandmother (GG to them).
Prayer Requests
1. Conference Pray for our regional Pastors/wives conference April 8-9 to be encouraging for all.
Dave and Dawn Bovenmyer will speak. The leaders will also discuss the Ephesians 4:11-16
gifts together.
2. Atlanta House Church Pray for God’s love to grow in us so that we
care more about others. Pray for God to save Alfonso, Diana, Jairo, Michael,
Edwardo, Carolina and others.
3. Mother Pray for God to continue to bless her and enlarge her borders
for Christ!
We thank God for you!
Steve and
Danelle
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