Prodigal: Let’s pray for our food before we eat.
Me: Yes, we are thankful to have food today.
Prodigal: Thank you Lord for all you give us everyday!
This is from the book Revolution in World Missions by K.P. Yohannan
Another afternoon, I sat grimly sulking on our sofa in Eufaula. Gisela was busy in the kitchen, avoiding my eyes. She said nothing, but both of us knew their wasn’t any food in the house.
“So,” said a coy voice from the enemy,” this is how you and your God provide for the family, eh?” UP until that moment, I don’t think I had ever felt such helplessness. Here we were, in the middle of Oklahoma. Even if I had wanted to ask someone for help, I didn’t know where to turn. Things had gotten so low I had offered to get a job, but Gisela was the one who refused. She was terrified that I would get into the world of business and not have time to work for the national brethren. For her there was no choice. It was to wait on the Lord. He would provide.
As the demonic voice continued to taunt me, I just sat still under the abuse. I had used my last bit of faith, declaring a positive confession and praising God. Now I sat numb.
A knock came at the door. Gisela went to answer it. I was in no mood to meet anyone. Someone brought two boxes of groceries to our doorstep. These friends had no way of knowing our need–but we knew the source was God.
But the Lord shall endure forever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
Psalm 9:7
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
