CAMPO YAZU MINISTRIES HONDURAS

Just a few weeks ago, I wrote a newsletter article entitled, "New Things". Here's an excerpt:

We at Campo Yazu Ministries sense in our spirits that God is getting ready to do a "new thing" here.  We are believing Him for new ministry opportunities to "enlarge our territory", meaning that we are asking God to enlarge our lives and our ministry so that we can make a greater impact for Him. 

Bruce Wilkinson's little book entitled, The Prayer Of Jabez was an eye-opener to many a Christian several years ago.  But, it's not a magic formula to "name it and claim it" for what we want from God . As in this prayer from 1Chronicles 4:10, if we pray that God would give us new opportunities to serve Him, then why does it come as a surprise when the devil steps up his attacks of opposition?  My husband reminded me this morning that when we take new "territory" for God, we're taking it from someone else! 

Now, sometimes it's grows a little uncomfortable remaining in God's "waiting room" for longer than we feel is necessary.We know that God has clearly given us His direction for us to follow as His plan for our lives. But when we don't get immediate action from God, we start to believe the devil and doubt God. I have been earnestly praying for God to do whatever work in me that is necessary in order for me to be a fit and ready vessel for His use in claiming as much "territory" as possible for the Kingdom.  Be careful praying this, however, as it is a "green light" for the Holy Spirit to go to work, shining upon hearts, the light of His conviction.  In his book entitled Give It All To Him, Max Lucado makes these observations:

Everybody in the house always seems to walk by the garbage can... Denial does not remove the trash.  Admitting that there is trash is the first step toward disposal.  Do you want to say good riddance to the trash bags in your life?  First John 1:9 tells you how.  Confession leads to forgiveness, and forgiveness leads to cleansing... Unconfessed sin leads to a state of disagreement.  You may be God's child, but you don't want to talk to him.  He still loves you, but until you admit what you've done, there's going to be tension in the house... God's seed grows better if the soil of the heart is cleared.

I discovered a profound truth.  When I begin to be dissatisfied with my life (and impatient with God), the one with whom to find fault is ME, not God!  So, I decided that since the Word of God is the only reliable Source for answers, that was the best place for me to go.  God did not disappoint or turn me away as I sought His Truth.  And, let me just say here, that if we're not receiving spiritual "nourishment" from the Bible every day, the devil will make sure that he feeds our spirits with his kind of nourishment. Years ago, a spiritual mentor of mine told me that when I'm seeking answers to problems in my life, to just get in the Bible and stay there for however long as it takes until my peace and joy are restored.  Well, there you have it! 

I'd like to report that my restoration was quick and is now complete.  But, if you've walked with God for any length of time, you already know that God's ways aren't our ways and He's NOT in a hurry!  But, gradually, and even now, still progressively, as I yield myself to Him, He is conforming me more and more each day into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ.  May my life be a living testimony to His love, mercy and grace!

He must increase,but I must decrease.  John 3:30 

Here is the updated info concerning our 2012 mission team schedule.  The confirmed are: 

• May 28th-June 5th: Friendship Baptist, Ecru, MS; Team Leader: Mallori Corder 
• June 11th-19th: Friendship Baptist, Ecru, MS; Team Leader: Tim Ball 
• July 2nd-10th: Open Door Worship Center, Fulton, MS; Team Leader: Al Harris
• July 16th-24th: First Baptist Church, Batesville, MS; Team Leader: Rev. Tommy Snyder

How excited and amazed we are at how God has blessed us with commitments from four teams this team season.  We are believing God for a mighty move of the Holy Spirit as we bring Jesus to the suffering and hopeless on the Mosquito Coast of Honduras.

If you live in the North MS/TN area, one of our teams is hosting a golf tournament to raise their expenses for their construction/evangelism team of 4 men and 4 women.  They are scheduling golf teams consisting of 4 members and currently there are available about 18 team slots.  If you would like me to email the flier on this, please email me at jpanhnd@yahoo.com.  Look for fund raising effort from all of our teams in that general vecinity.  It's a great way to "do" missions without having to get on an airplane!!!  Please pray for and if possible, help these teams financially as they obey God's call to come and minister alongside us at Campo Yazu Ministries for His Kingdom.  To God be the glory...GREAT THINGS HE HATH DONE!!!