The other day I received in the mail a copy of the 2013 Missionary Directory of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. I was quite overwhelmed by the number of people who are serving in foreign fields!
As I was thumbing through the pages, I started thinking about the commitment (and possibly sacrifice) these missionaries are making. They have decided to uproot themselves from our land to go to another place where they have to adjust to the dynamics of another culture, such as with food, language, and social customs. They might not enjoy many of the conveniences we have here in America.
Yet, their work is to bring and show God's love in Christ to others. This is a tall order.
I would think that these folks of our ELCA serving as missionaries need our prayers. They might be thousands of miles away. We might not be aware of their stories, yet we know they are serving the Lord and witnessing to Him.
Can you take a moment to remember in prayer those who are serving in the foreign fields?
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