About a month ago, when the ladies on my team met for prayer, I shared that I was grateful to know what was coming in the months ahead. It was going to be busy, but there were a lot of exciting ministry projects ahead. There was also a visit to a fellow worker and a visit from some beloved family members on the horizon.
Looking back, it gives me a little chuckle every time I think about it. As I am writing this, it is the eighth day of strict quarantine in the country where I serve. Those plans have all changed. I have no clue what is on the horizon.
These changes have brought disappointment, a bit of grief, and some restlessness. At the same time, I’m sitting on the edge of my seat, wondering what God is up to.
I find myself wondering if, in this season, God is working to answer many of the prayers we have lifted up to Him over the years. I’ve already seen a few hints of this as Muslims we’ve been sharing with and praying for have shown a renewed interest in the faith.
With these things in mind, I’m praying the following things for me and my fellow workers:
- That we will keep our eyes fixed on the Lord, trusting Him with all our anxieties and resting in His perfect peace. (Isaiah 26:3)
- That we will comfort those around us with the comfort we have received from Jesus. (2 Corinthians 1:3–4)
- That we will be intentional to practice gratitude as we are often exhorted in Scripture to make our requests known to God, with thanksgiving. (Philippians 4:4–7)
- That God will give us wisdom to know what to do next, that we will not be discouraged by changed plans, but will eagerly look for what God is doing and follow Him there. (James 1:5)
- That we will count it all joy as we face this trial—whatever form it may take for us—and that it will produce steadfastness in us. (James 1:2–4)
Please join me in praying these things for my fellow workers and me as we navigate these strange days, whatever they might hold.
**This account comes from a long-term field worker and is used with permission from the Austin Stone Community Church, a partner with Frontiers in the 100 UPG Cooperative.**
Main photo by Maryam Toumii
Original article: https://frontiersusa.org/blog/field-worker-coronavirus