During this trying time - with people are isolated and nervous, perhaps even scared of what is to come - Marion Medical Mission (MMM) thought their supporters might enjoy remembering past miracles and connecting with others to pray for everyone affected by the virus, both here and around the world. They are sending a short devotion each Monday, Wednesday & Friday morning, continuing until quarantine restrictions are lifted. These devotions have been written by volunteers and staff members about their experiences with MMM; each is uplifting, positive and beautifuly written. We think these devotions are timeless and may provide comfort and connection for those who read them and pray with them. If you'd like to be on added to that list, email MMM HERE
Sharing the love of Jesus by providing safe, clean, sustainable sources of drinking water to the extreme poor in sub-Saharan Africa, Marion Medical Mission is one of our mission partners at Grace Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas, and we STRONGLY encourage you to read these devotions to learn more about - and pray for! - their mission.
Is There Room In My Heart?
Tom Kage
Volunteer, Missouri
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.'” Matthew 22:36-40
When I was a child one of our dinner rules was that I had to drink all my milk before I could leave the table. Now this was not half a glass, a quarter of a glass or a small amount on the bottom......but every single drop, ALL ! What is most interesting is that this was a rule not only at our house, but at all my friends' homes. In order to leave the table when I ate dinner at Doug's, Chuck's, Barb's it was understood that I was not to leave their table until ALL my milk was drank. At times I wonder if our mothers were working for the National Dairy Association or how this "rule" became a standard for all Detroit neighborhood homes.
Matthew 22:37 is one of the hardest verses for me as God is asking me to "Love the Lord your God with ALL your heart ALL your soul and ALL your mind".....not half, not a quarter, not a small amount......but every single part, ALL!
During my Marion Medical Mission trips, I have often found myself physically exhausted, mentally drained and tested, but the exciting part is that often it is a time for me to clear my heart and open up entirely to God. Many a night, as I dragged myself to bed, I was not distracted by computers, televisions or social media but instead was in a quiet room. I was left with thoughts to journal and praise to God reflecting on the Godly people that I encountered and their inspiring love while facing very poor surroundings. During these quiet times I found I prayed in greater length and with more sincerity.
I volunteered for Marion Medical Mission to serve but have also found it to be a time when I could open my heart, soul and mind and draw my life closer to His greatest commandment.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, please open my heart, my soul and my mind so that I can give you my all. Take my distractions, my worries and my fears and place them in your hands. May I live my life according to your commandments
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