Sustenance

One of the lessons that I thought I had learned through twenty-five years of ministry and two church plants (and now our third), is that God always provides, but often in unexpected ways.

This is more often than not a trite, hyper-spiritual saying, usually shared by someone with plenty soothing their conscience and whisking away someone in need, but whom they don’t intend to help.

We have learned this truth in very practical ways throughout the last month. We are trusting the Lord daily, sometimes moment by moment. We are driven to the Word of God to find our encouragement. In one hour, we will be discouraged with unexpected difficulties. In the next, God will have provided through a totally unexpected source, and frequently before we even knew we had a need.

This Thanksgiving we are doing what we always do: Serve those who have none. Thanksgiving day, we will deliver meals to those whose only available meal this Thanksgiving will be by us.

For those who are being used by God to support us, “Thank you.” You are truly a God-send.

To those whom the only support you can offer is prayer, “Thank you.” Prayer is the first work. I fully believe that when God prompts people to support us “out of the blue”, it is actually your prayers moving God who, in turn, moves others. Please keep praying.

This year we Give Thanks for His sustenance and the practical ways you show us love.

Most Sincerely,

The Malsons

ps.... Our next post will reveal our new church name and web address