Nelda
and I met at the cross-cultural training for the Individual Volunteer in
Missions of the General Board of Global Ministries. It was held June, 2012, in Louisiana
at a United Methodist Retreat Center. Nelda is standing right front wearing the stripe top.
The
program I am now serving through suggested having “go to” person in the states. It is an answer to all your prayers and very clear to me that it is at God’s
direction that Nelda is filling this important position.
During
my preparation period, Nelda sent many emails of encouragement and prayers. Below is her email prayer sent to me in
Washington DC.
Randie,
I want to pray (again)
with you this morning. This time, let's pray and agree for your safety of
travel!
Lord
Jesus, Randie and I come before Your presence in prayer again this morning to
pray for the safety of her travel. Lord,
we pray for each and every step in this long journey. Lord we ask for "traveling mercies."
Lord, we pray that each vehicle, which transports Randie, will be of Your
choosing. Lord, we ask that Randie be
delivered from any and all things and all people that would hurt or harm her in
any way. Lord, may there be no setbacks,
no delays unless You send them in order to protect Randie from being in danger. Lord, on the planes, may Your protection and
safely and Your comfort and rest provide Randie a safe and pleasant transport. Lord, bring people across Randie's path that
You send. Keep her from evil in any form: germs, contagion of any kind, injury,
mishaps. Lord, cover Randie's bags and belongings. Send these personal items
with her so that she will have and possess the physical things she has so
carefully chosen. Lord, give Randie Your
favor. Lead her into the company of people who can and will help her. Lord, may
Randie see and feel Your miracle working power as each step unfolds according
to Your plan. Lord deliver Randie from evil.
May she accomplish all You are sending her there to do. We pray in the
mighty power of Jesus Christ, our Lord!
I sent an email back, with a huge “Amen”
in my heart!
