It’s been an interesting time since my last blog.I have a friend visiting from Las Vegas, NV who has really had a rough year spiritually. He has really needed a change and some counsel, so he came to Kane to see me. I believe it has been a good time for him and quite an experience for him in a world so different from Las Vegas. My prayer is that ALL that God wants to do in him will happen.
Also, a week ago Sunday (9 days ago), a long time friend from Georgia called, it was such an encouragement to hear from her after 2 ½ years (since moving to Kane). Sometimes we might underestimate how much even a simple phone call can do for someone. Thank you Jesus for this call!
Last week jail ministry went very well. You know I NEVER felt a call to “prison/jail ministry” But as Henry Blackaby so wisely put it. “When God reveals to you where He is working, that becomes His invitation to JOIN HIM" That is what happened with me with the “Jail Ministry”, I was asked to go, and honestly I didn’t really want to go. Here some 5-6 six months later I’m still doing it. I also said, “LORD I’ll continue to go as long as You want me too; as long as one person wants to see me”. We’ll being that it is a county jail (approx. 100+ inmates), people either get released or moved to federal prison. Over six months there is always been someone requesting to see me. This past week 3 inmates I had never seen before requested to see me plus 4 of my regular inmates that I normally visit. An exciting week in the jail!
Church, as normal, has had its ups and downs. It seems like whenever God does something exciting in our church then BANG the devil attacks. Sure would like your prayers on my behalf regarding this!
As I close today’s blog, I really sense lately that the LORD has put in my heart to meditate, study, and teach (as He leads) on two subjects “The Holiness of God” and on the “The importance of the Holy Spirit”. Both subjects cross over in that they deal with the word HOLY. Ever think about it, the HOLY Spirit is more than a title (much more).
Last week jail ministry went very well. You know I NEVER felt a call to “prison/jail ministry” But as Henry Blackaby so wisely put it. “When God reveals to you where He is working, that becomes His invitation to JOIN HIM" That is what happened with me with the “Jail Ministry”, I was asked to go, and honestly I didn’t really want to go. Here some 5-6 six months later I’m still doing it. I also said, “LORD I’ll continue to go as long as You want me too; as long as one person wants to see me”. We’ll being that it is a county jail (approx. 100+ inmates), people either get released or moved to federal prison. Over six months there is always been someone requesting to see me. This past week 3 inmates I had never seen before requested to see me plus 4 of my regular inmates that I normally visit. An exciting week in the jail!
Church, as normal, has had its ups and downs. It seems like whenever God does something exciting in our church then BANG the devil attacks. Sure would like your prayers on my behalf regarding this!
As I close today’s blog, I really sense lately that the LORD has put in my heart to meditate, study, and teach (as He leads) on two subjects “The Holiness of God” and on the “The importance of the Holy Spirit”. Both subjects cross over in that they deal with the word HOLY. Ever think about it, the HOLY Spirit is more than a title (much more). It is what God is…a HOLY Spirit!
Until next time – Be blessed!
Jim
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