Blog Post 7

May – June

With just a few weeks left for registration and no knowledge of what would happen next. I cried out to the Lord in faith for His provision and He heard my cry and answered me. I am humbled , that He would even consider my needs and attend to my hearts desires. George Müller a great man of faith and prayer once said that "It is not enough to begin to pray, nor to pray aright; nor is it enough to continue for a time to pray; but we must patiently, believingly, continue in prayer until we obtain an answer."

So thank you for praying faithfully for me, your prayers have carried me and encouraged me greatly. It is truly in prayer where action happens and it is with a joyful and thankful heart that I share this wonderful news with you since the Lord has moved in the hearts of fellow believers who have shared the desire to partner with me. Some have committed to support me in prayer and some wish to assist me financially, this is all in aid of getting me equipped and skilled to be a registered nurse which I hope to use as a platform for the work of the ministry in the future.

I now have sufficient funds for the registration of my second year and trust the Lord to provide for the months ahead for monthly expenses and needs. Praise be to God for all His provision and for those whom He has sent and provided through.

This weekend, I believe has been a pivotal event in the life of the church here in Sasolburg. We had a discipleship conference and I am very excited to see how God uses this to grow believers and expand His church. I consider the great commission and Gods mandate and command for us to go make disciples of all nations, I admit at times , when I consider my failures and weaknesses I think to myself, how Lord can you use me? How Lord can something that looks so impossible to me , take form and actually happen? BUT GOD then reminds me that He is a Mighty God and that all things are possible through Him who strengthens me. He is the creator and sustainer of all things, and this very same God who I worship and adore is LORD over all. He has prepared great things in advance for me to do, with faith He wants me to trust Him and depend on Him.

Some of you would also have been praying for Dave and I , for direction and wisdom, and for us to know the LORD'S leading regarding our relationship. Last month; after prayerful consideration and discussion; Dave and I called off our engagement. This is a big decision and was taken as a result of open and honest communication with each other and counsel from godly people in our lives. The key factors informing this decision were uncertainties regarding the practicalities of our combined future on the mission field; as well as my desire to be faithful to many who have supported me and the desire to complete my nursing studies before making any life-changing decisions. Through my discussion of the situation with my close friends and counselors; I have experienced confirmation and the Lord’s peace on this decision. Please continue to pray for direction for us both and for continued wisdom and discernment, that Christ may be glorified and both ministries affected positively for the Lord.

Some events I will attend over the next month will include the shepherds conference at Grace Pretoria, a weekend on a farm in Bronchospruit and a Young adults retreat.  I have had time to catch up with friends and visit some of my brothers and sisters in Christ who live far away from me. I decided to attempt another one of my Theology subjects this month and started piano lessons. I  started a running programme a while back and entered my first 10km race on Saturday which was very enjoyable.

Please continue to pray for my family

In Christ

tash