The Perfect Time
posted by Jennifer Ragland — December 31st, 2009
And whatever things you ask for in prayer, believing, you will receive. Matthew 21:22
This week I have heard from two of our partner homes about the Lord providing and blessing them at just the right time. Now I get to share in excitement about the right time! The Lord knows the desires of our heart and answers our prayers in His timing. As this year comes to an end and I look back on what I have done for the Lord this year through Orphanos I am in awe as I write this. There have been several moments throughout this year that I have felt and believed that God was going to do great things for our ministry. This week God answered one of my prayers. A lot of what I do at Orphanos is new to me. This year I have had a lot of first that include creating and sending e-mails, teaching students about children at risk, writing grants and much, much more. I really believe that God has placed me here not only to serve Him and help his children but to grow the ministry of Orphanos. I love what I am doing but as humans we like to see results from our work. Yesterday I received the news that my first grant request was accepted. Not only will it help 4 of our partner homes but it will help us here in Memphis too! For months now I have been waiting on the Lord to provide funding for me to market our child sponsorship program and now I can. I am so excited. I have a passion for what I am doing and a heart to help our homes become fully funded. This news is so encouraging because it gives me confirmation that the work I am doing is making a difference. At times we can get down and think "I can't see any results" and God gave me results at the perfect time. What a blessing to receive this news right before we say goodbye to 2009. This encourages me for 2010 and I know my desires will grow and God will accomplish great things through the ministry He has called me to do.
Thank you Lord for allowing me to play a part in helping your children! Use me to bring Glory to your name!
Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart! Psalm 37:4
Jennifer Ragland
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Donnis Short — Jan 04
Jennifer,
It is great news to hear about the grant that Orphanos received because of your diligence and God's grace and mercy.
Thank you for all that you do at Orphanos for the children!!!
In Christ,
Donnis Short
grace — Jan 14
Jen, I also thank you for you service to the Lord and for the way you have made these needs known. The glory goes to GOD and a big THANK YOU goes to you, for a job well done, in love! Congratulations!
Thanks,
Obrigada
Gracias
grace
Lucy — Jan 23
Jennifer,
I praise the Lord for you, your love and commitment to serve. Thank you for all you do to make the children in need be happy in different ways through Orphanos. We love you.
Lucy
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