I want this park

This is our neighborhood park.  My kids play here almost everyday.  And almost everyday my doorbell rings.  It's one of the neighborhood kids wanting our kids to play.  And almost everyday I think, "Thank you Lord, that You provided an apartment so close to the park."  It's a real blessing.  The park is close.  I can step out my front door and see the kids playing. 

Lord, I want this park.

Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with
 thanksgiving let your request be made known unto God.

Not for me personally, but for the Lord.  You see, everyday there are many children coming and playing at this park.  Everyday there are many moms coming to this park.   This park is full of possibilities.  Full of promise.  Full of souls.

Lord, I want this park.

I Thessalonians 5:17-18

Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the

 will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

 

Next week I start language school.  I am scared.  I know it's going to be hard.  If you know me well you know I don't even speak good English. I could give many examples of how I have mispronounced simple words, how I have given the wrong definition (and been sent to the office) or even how, at 35 I am still learning new words, like Tyvek!!  How am I going to learn this new language?  How am I going to learn to speak Japanese? 

Lord, I want this park.

Philippians 4:6

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication

with thanksgiving let your request be made known unto God

If I am going to claim this park for Jesus, I am going to have to learn this language.  I know with much prayer, much studying, and much work, I will learn to speak.  I will learn to understand.  And someday soon I would love to teach Bible stories at this park.  I would love to share some cookies and kool-aid and tell them about my Jesus. 

Lord, I want this park.

II Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course,

and be glorified, even as it is with you:

Will you pray with me?  Pray for this park.  Pray for my language studies.  Pray for more opportunities to reach out to this country.

Psalms 29:2

Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name;

worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness