Since we met each other back in Africa in the year 1990, we have witnessed the amazing love and grace of God upon our lives and that of our families. Mikki and I are often brought to remembrance of the mercy, love and grace of God that has sustained us in over eighteen years of marriage. We think of John 3:16 that says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Romans 8:39 tell us, “Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:32 also says, “He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?” God has promised us all good things and not bad things. John 10:10 says “the thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Shortly after our marriage in Africa, my wife had to return to work here in the States while I was left in Kenya to get my visa so I could join her. The American Embassy shut down because of the Gulf war in 1991 and I could not get my visa. I sought the Lord in prayer and the Embassy re-opened briefly and I was granted a visa. In 1993, we lost twin boys at birth in an Orlando hospital, we asked the Lord for the restoration of our boys and by 1996 we had two healthy boys. We believed God for a business of our own so we can freely travel and minister. We have been in business now for twelve years and are travelling to Africa several times a year ministering. Why are we sharing this? We want to encourage you NOT to give up in your relationship with your Heavenly Father. He loves and cares about you. At times things you are believing God for may take a while to manifest but stand in faith knowing that He who has began a good work in you is also faithful to complete it. Oh yes, some things took years before they manifested in our lives but one thing we knew was that, GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES. Romans 4:20-21 declares, “He (talking of Abraham) staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith giving glory to God. And being fully persuaded that, what He had promised, He was able also to perform.” What He has spoken to you or shown you will also come to pass! Hold on to the promises of God!
“His word shall NOT return to Him void…” Isaiah 55:11 HIS LOVE IS AMAZING!
Patrick & Mikki
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