Dear Friends,

Monday's can be so hectic for me as I try to make sense of my weekend, do personal finances (UGH!), and prepare for the upcoming week. I was sitting at my desk this morning paying bills and praying (as it seems the 2 go hand in hand) and God asked me how many people had received prayers since he started this ministry last April. Of course my answer was I am not sure and I really do not have time to figure that out right now. I labored on only to hear again, how many? Then my curiosity kicked in as I never grow tired of God reminding me of his faithfulness. So I stopped everything and began counting. I write to you through watery eyes amazed at how God has multiplied this blessing.

Let's back up about 18 months. As of April 2004 I had written only 4 prayers for close family and friends. In 1 month that number had multiplied by 4 times. And here I stand 17 months later having written more than 400 prayers!!!!! Oh my goodness, when I realized that God had multiplied the original number by 100 times I very nearly fell over! I know how good and faithful he is, but this number staggered me so much that I had to stop and write to you about his mercy and grace.

I have gotten discouraged. I have been frustrated. I have gotten my feelings hurt. I have complained and at times been sad about all the issues surrounding Prayers For The People You Love. I am so glad that he is faithful even when we are faithless!!! His mercy has taken a broken woman with nothing to offer, and used her hand to pen his words and will for over 400 people. Never let your lack of ability discourage you. God is capable of the unimaginable when we are willing to step out in faith knowing that he is able. I had very little to offer God, and he used me even when I had lost my vision. Oh how much more can He use each of you to the glory of his kingdom?

You have each been instrumental in making this amazing number possible. May God multiply your blessings, as only he is able to do.

In His Mercies,
Leslie

I believe the Psalmist knew exactly how I felt when he wrote:
Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep. Psalm 36:5

I am so thankful that he does not grow weary of me, and my feeble display of faith.

October 24, 2005