Hello from Macau. Today (Tuesday) is Shrove Tuesday or “Pancake Day” - the last day for a bit of indulgence for millions of Christians around the world who will begin Lent tomorrow. Lent prepares our hearts to remember the sacrifice of Jesus. One way to prepare for Lent is to give up something that hinders our relationship with Jesus or others. Another way is through special focus on a discipline, like the discipline of gratitude. (For instance, we’re especially grateful that our whole family is reunited for the first time in 6 years.) I am taking this season to consider if there is something in my life that I need to give up in order to be a better friend to those around me.
Being available to others is an important aspect of being friends. We thank you for choosing to be available to the needs of others in Macau as you pray with us for the people and circumstances here.
Macau continues to crawl out of the Zero-COVID hole dug over the past three years. May many people orient their hearts and minds toward Jesus as their source of help through this time.
Henry is a young Christian who deeply desires that his father also can know the love of Jesus. Pray with us for Henry’s father to have faith to believe.
A regular participant in our Sunday morning Bible study recently told us she wants to be baptized. May her faith grow and her witness influence many others.
Thank you for allowing us to share with you and for your prayers. May you be filled and satisfied by the presence of the Holy Spirit as you bring these prayers to the Lord.