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Sustaining the Mission: Day 8

“Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.” – Galatians 6:9

 

I love my dad.  He has been there for me down through the years.  I knew I could look up and see him at all my events and that he loved and cared for me. But for many years my father was alienated from the church and from a faithful walk with the Lord.

He was not antagonistic in any way, but just didn’t think it was important enough to occupy his time.  I prayed for my father for over 20 years.

I got a call one day telling me that my father had been rushed to the hospital. It turned out that he had, had an aneurysm.  It nearly took his life. He ended up in the hospital for an extended time. But, praise the Lord, he made a full recovery.

Not only that, but through it, God got his attention. Dad recommitted himself to the Lord. He made Jesus the priority of his life. Dad is now a mainstay at his church. He teaches Sunday School. He picks up the trays after Wednesday night meals. He’s faithful to the men’s ministry and started a monthly prayer breakfast.

I talk to him every day about spiritual things.  He is a true inspiration and blessing in my life.

Oh, my brothers and sisters; don’t grow weary in your service for the Lord. God can work through you to bring glory to His name. It may not always be apparent at the moment, but Oh, One day…. don’t give up!

Prayer: Oh Lord, forgive me for growing weary in my service for You. I ask for Your strength, Your patience, Your purpose to do the things that You have set aside for me to do for Your glory. I am Yours.  I look forward to seeing how you will use the remainder of my life. 

 

     -Dr. Richard “Ricky” Lee
Pastor: First Baptist Church Sherwood, Sherwood