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.
O, Be Joyful!
Meg Packard
Volunteer and MMM Board Member, Alabama
"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing." Psalm 100:1-2
Okay, everybody...listen up. These verses are what it's all about. They're what being a part of the miracle that is Marion Medical Mission is all about. JOY!!!
The joy of sharing that moment of true joy when the sparkling clean water rushes out of the pump and the villagers erupt in cheers and song and dance. And, praise God, you have somehow been chosen to be among them - to sing and dance with them and to share in the absolute joy of their moment!!
The laughter and the singing you hear is, I believe, as close as we can come to experiencing heaven right here on earth. Everyone, including you, is in the same moment, feeling identical waves of thanksgiving and joy - nothing extraneous is going on. For that brief speck of time, we are all one!
What a gift! What joy!
Application Question: God is constantly inviting us to participate with Him in the working of joyful miracles - small and large. We just have to listen to what's going on in our hearts. Pay attention. Open up to all the possibilities that are out there! We have everything we need! We have each other and we have God - now we just have to go do God's work!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, we are thankful for this day and for the opportunity you have given us to participate in miracles with you. Give us wisdom, courage and strength when the challenges before us seem too great. Help us become the people you want us to be and in so doing, find true joy. All praise and glory to you.
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