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Faces in the Night

 
We have safely arrived in South Africa after a great flight.  Thank you for your prayers.  We were able to lay our heads on a pillow in a real bed by 9pm SA time last night and I slept great until 3am.  I woke to the faces of Swazi children flashing through my mind and have been in the Psalms praying and connecting with the Father of the Fatherless since then. I am rested and at peace!
 
I will bless the Lord who guides me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
I know the LORD is always with me.
I will not be shaken for He is right beside me.
No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice.

My body rests in safety.
I said to the LORD, “You are my master!
Every good thing I have comes from you.”
Psalm 16:7-9, 2
 
Please join me in praying for the children of Swaziland today

and for our 5 hour drive into Swazi this morning.  Blessings on you all in Jesus!
 
The LORD replies, “I have seen violence done to the helpless,
and I have heard the groans of the poor.
Now I will rise up to rescue them,
as they have longed for me to do.”
The LORD’s promises are pure,
like silver refined in a furnace,
purified seven times over.
Therefore, LORD, we know you will protect the oppressed,
preserving them forever from this lying generation,
even though the wicked strut about,
and evil is praised throughout the land.
 
 
I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God.
Bend down and listen as I pray.
Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways.
By your mighty power you rescue
those who seek refuge from their enemies.
Satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones.
May their children have plenty,
leaving an inheritance for their descendants.
Psalm 12:5-8, 17:6-7, 14
 
 
 

10 Comments

  1. Marcia,
    We are lifting you and the Swazi people up in our prayers. I love hearing what God is doing in your life and what He is teaching you. It both encourages and challenges me. Keep us posted and say, “hi” to all of our Swazi friends for us!!!!
    Love,
    Laura

  2. Agreeing with you in prayer, Marcia. Thanks for the update. Can’t wait for the first missive from the beautiful Kingdom of Swaziland!

    Hug some babies for me!!!!
    Elysa

  3. Thanks for the updates Marcia. I am praying for you and Scott. Can’t wait for you to post how God is working and anwering prayers. I LOVE to see God in action!
    Love you both – Susan

  4. Thanks for the updates. Our prayers are with you traveling and reaching the lost for the Kingdom. Love in Christ, Rick & Debbie

  5. Thanks for the updates, Marcia, Jill and I are very anxious to get there. We are getting Typhoid shots today at 3:30 (Yeah!) What is the best way for us to communicate with you and Scott?

  6. Marcia I am so glad you and Scott got there safely. I can sure see why you would see those sweet little faces in the night. Please hold, hug, rock and love those precious little ones for me.

    I was praying for you before I read my e-mail.
    Love to you and Scott, and God’s blessings on your good works.

    Love Ya, Retha

  7. Hi Marcia,

    So glad to know you and Scott have safely arrived in S. Africa. You have remained close to my heart and in my prayers.

    I, too, have been awakened at 3AM two nights in a row this past week. Your faithful prayers are refreshing! I will be reminded to pray for the children of Swazi in the days to come.

    I love you, friend, and thank the Lord for our safety and rest in HIM.

    “I know the Lord is always with me.
    I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me. (Amen)
    No wonder my heart is filled with joy,
    and my mouth shouts His praises!
    My body rests in safety.” -Ps. 16:8-9 (NLT)

  8. Hey Marcia! I am mary hollis and I was in Swaziland with the FYM team that just left and I hear you are over there now but I was wondering if you have some Swazi bags at the AIM office in GA that I could take! I have sold all but two of mine and I still have a lot of people asking for them. I will actually be in Gainesville tomorrow and I know you are in Swaziland but if there are some there and I could get some let me know. If not tomorrow then sometime in the future would be great! I live in GA so it’s not too far of a drive! Thanks so much! Enjoy your trip! Hold some beautiful Swazi children for me! I miss that place!

  9. These beautiful faces dance in my dreams too…praying you from jo-berg to swaziland! Tell Pastor Gift greetings from Momma Jen! (vision trip,Feb 09)

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