Prayers and Praises

August  2008

Concerning the Work and Ministry of Mike & Mary Lott

We still need a car.  We've had several offers but all have evaporated right before we've actually received them.  We've been "making do" but as our travel schedule becomes heavier, this will be a problem.

Rom 15:29 "And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ."

We are very thankful for the gift of a new laptop.  This is the main computer that I, Mary, use for communication with supporters, etc. and work related matters.  Please pray for me as I transfer files and try to configure it for my use.

Matthew 6:32 - 33 "For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

Please pray for Hillcrest International School as they start the school year.

James 3:1 "Be not many of you teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment. "
 

Please be in prayer for the organization in Papua.  We are undergoing a transition and things don't flow as well during this uncertainty.  Please pray that we will glorify God during this time of change and adjustment.

Philippians 1:18 "What then? only that in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and therein I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice."

We are praising God for a good, safe trip up to North Alabama in July.  It was a joy to be with one of our longest supporting churches.

Philippians 1:8 "For God is my witness, how I long after you all in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus. "
 

This week and next I will be trying to contact our partners and scheduling visits.  Please pray for clarity in communications and flexibility in the schedule.

Philippians 2:2  "make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; "

Our youngest daughter has some major and very expensive dental work (and very probably includes facial surgery).  Please pray that all this goes well and pray that we will be gifted with the money to pay for this.  It can be close to $6000!

Matthew 6:32  "...  for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. "

Josh leaves for some military training on August 13.  Please pray for his training but especially for his wife as they will be separated during this time.

1Titus 6:11 "But thou, O man of God, ... and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. "

Pray for some colleagues who just recently lost their home and belongings in a fire.  They have found temporary housing and are reorganizing.

Romans 8:37 "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."

All the medical tests concerning my breathing have been negative.  Since I am improving I am discontinuing further testing.  Again, the medical bills strain our finances considerably.

Mark 5: 25 - 26 " And a certain woman, ... had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, ...,"

Praise the Lord for the granting of visas to two of our long-term translators.  The government has recently denied visas to many of our group.  We're especially thankful for these visas as the New Testament they're working on is nearing completion. 

Job 12:13 "With Him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. "

Please pray for the Lord to give me clear guidance for my job when I return in January.  During the group reorganization my event planning job was eliminated.

Proverbs 16:9 "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps."

Please continue to pray for a colleague of ours who suffers constant digestive disorders.  Please pray for patience for her as she continues to work and minister through this ordeal.

Psalm 103:17 "But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children's children;"

I have intentionally left some of the requests in from last month as they are still on-going concerns.  Thank you for continuing to hold all of these before the Throne of Grace.

We just recently counted and there have been 15 New Testaments completed in the 13 years we have been on the field.  We have taught the children of 13 of these translators.  Praise the Lord!

Nehemiah 12: 43  "And they offered great sacrifices that day and rejoiced; for God had made them rejoice with great joy."

 


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