"He lets me rest in fields of green grass. He leads me beside the quiet waters."
These months have been like healing water to my body and soul as I rest in God's loving presence. I am grateful to my leadership at OMN and AGWM who have allowed me this time of restoration. I feel like the butterfly getting ready to emerge from her chrysalis and fly.
"He makes me strong again. He leads me in the way of living right with Himself which brings honor to His name.""
As I visit churches, attend conferences and connect with missionary and national colleagues, God's strength in my weakness has been made manifest. I marvel at His work in my life. Everywhere I go, Rick's 35 years of ministry, influence, and imprint on people's lives on both continents is astounding.
"Yes, even if I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will not be afraid of anything, because You are with me."
As God has given me opportunities to share in churches in South America and here in the States, I challenge the people to not be afraid because God is with us in every circumstance. God has already been using my experience to encourage others!
"You have a walking stick with which to guide and one with which to help. These comfort me. You are making a table of food ready for me in front of those who hate me."
Please click on the video of an amazing testimony of God's power and help in getting Rick's RidetoChile motorcycle back to the States.
"You have poured oil on my head. I have everything I need. For sure, You will give me goodness and loving-kindness all the days of my life."
I have experienced God's goodness during these past ten months through YOU, my family, friends and supporters. As you can see, God has put a smile on my face and joy in my heart. THANK YOU.
I look to the future with anticipation of what God has prepared for me as I move towards my next assignment in missions. Please pray with me as I continue to seek God's will as my future is coming in to focus. I will be making two trips to South America, one in January and one in March to speak at various churches, check out ministry invitations and receive definitive direction. I count on your prayers, they have made all the difference in my life.
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