Blessing of the pinch

Two months ago, I began to pray that the Lord would allow a time of personal growth during my preparations for Sierra Leone, Africa. I told Him that I am open to feel the pinch, or experiencing the cooperative effort of the body of Christ as the team prepares. Or, a combination of the two...or anything in between. I really am ready to learn.

I am not sure what God wants to teach me during this time or what He has in store for the women of this war-torn country in the next couple of weeks.

Sometimes He tells me to suck it up and feel the pinch of sacrificial giving...placing household and family needs on the back burner for another time. Other times He blesses in the now beyond any reason my little brain can comprehend. So, what is He doing now?

As the team looks forward to February 22nd, I continue to pay for travel expenses. If you feel led to join in the effort, please log onto the Bethel Bible web-site and give as the Lord leads. (Please designate: Sarah Burton, Sierra Leone travel)