Answered Prayers
For 16 months Jordan and I pursued ministry in France. Now we are here.
For years they prayed about having another baby. In December 2011 we met them and learned their story - a story of a still-born baby girl; a story of deep pain; a story of deep longing for another baby in their family. A few months later we rejoiced with the news of their pregnancy and prayed with them over the next 9 months for a healthy delivery. Now we've met 5 month old Aimée and held her in our arms.
For weeks and weeks they prayed for a home with a yard close to a Paris metro stop that would be large enough to fit their family of 7 yet be within their small budget. On Thursday the GEM France team gathered for a Day of Prayer in their 6 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home that also includes a yard, garage, and separate studio apartment within walking distance of several metro and bus stops.
This week Jordan and I visited Chantilly, a small city just north of Paris. (After all, it had been nearly 2 weeks since we'd packed our suitcases, so it was time.) Our purpose: On-Field Orientation. What I walked away with: God answers prayers. He is faithful. He knows the desires of our hearts and delights in lavishing gifts upon us.
For years they prayed about having another baby. In December 2011 we met them and learned their story - a story of a still-born baby girl; a story of deep pain; a story of deep longing for another baby in their family. A few months later we rejoiced with the news of their pregnancy and prayed with them over the next 9 months for a healthy delivery. Now we've met 5 month old Aimée and held her in our arms.
For weeks and weeks they prayed for a home with a yard close to a Paris metro stop that would be large enough to fit their family of 7 yet be within their small budget. On Thursday the GEM France team gathered for a Day of Prayer in their 6 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home that also includes a yard, garage, and separate studio apartment within walking distance of several metro and bus stops.
This week Jordan and I visited Chantilly, a small city just north of Paris. (After all, it had been nearly 2 weeks since we'd packed our suitcases, so it was time.) Our purpose: On-Field Orientation. What I walked away with: God answers prayers. He is faithful. He knows the desires of our hearts and delights in lavishing gifts upon us.
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