Today I made a friend on Facebook who lives in Lilongwe Malawi. He grew up in Ntcheu Malawi. He went to Grad School in Tsabango...But the best thing is; he loves the Lord! I have asked him to help me with some cultural questions and also asked about the plight of the widows and orphans that I will be ministering to. What a blessing to have someone to explain first hand what the atmosphere of the region I will be going to is really like.

I had been praying for understanding, for focus, and for wisdom regarding the mission trip. And here was this man half way around the world who is able to answer my questions. He began by welcoming me to Malawi!(No wonder it is known as the "warm heart of Africa") I have already had so many questions answered and he is going to help me a bit with the language. God often provides answers in creative and unexpected ways.

What I am finding as I prayerfully consider any aspect of this trip is God's complete and perfect provision. Two days ago I shared with you how God had provided healing in a foundational area of my life, yesterday he reminded me about His protection, and His plans for my life. Today He grants me connection with a believer in the actual country where I will be going for him! God is the God of answers. He is the God of details. He is the God of fellowship. He is the God of love.

As I continue in the process of agreeing with God about going on this trip...as I yield my heart to Him completely...as I trust in His perfect provision for finances, resources and wisdom...He provides. As my heart relays it's willingness to share with others cheerfully, God assures me in His word that he will take care of my needs. As I depend on His Spirit to move the hearts of those who will help me in this endeavor, I strengthen at the thought of the inclusiveness of His ways. God wants all of us to benefit from giving and sharing the only thing of any real value: Jesus, His son.

"Remember this - a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. 'For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.' And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. as the scriptures says, 'They give freely and share generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.' For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, He will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you. Yes you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God."

After all...the reason for this trip to Malawi is for Christ to be shared, and God to be thanked! AMEN!