Some of the lizards who share the Diocesan compound with me.
Yesterday's entry in Forward Day By Day referred to James 5:16, "...the prayer of the righteous person has power..." The author quoted his mentor from seminary to the effect that when you agree to pray for someone you're taking on a large responsibility. I came here with a long prayer list of family members, friends, and parishioners; and while here I've added a lot of names to the people I pray for daily. As recently as yesterday I assured the Burundian settlers in Ulyankulu that I will pray for them in this time of transition.
I have been sustained by the prayers of believing relatives and friends back home and parishioners in Hulls Cove. I have been blessed by the notes, written back in July, that I have included as reading in my morning prayers.
Thank you all for making this experience possible.
Dear Fr. Chuck,
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome.
On behalf of our Missions Committee:
"Oh Lord, bring back the one you sent!
Please return him safely to his native home and hearth! Bless his hosts and bridgers, bless all who persevered in prayer. And may we come to you Oh God, with joyful praise and thanks for all that you have done and for the wonders of your work in the brother we are welcoming home!
Amen.