Uh... are you praying?

There is something very exciting about being dependent on God for just about everything. He is all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-present. He is the beginning and the end of every life story. Still, we rely on ourselves for most things, don't we?

I just talked to Mikael. He was leaving Chimoio later than planned. The new battery that was intalled in Tete on Monday actually bounced out of place on the way down to Chimoio. I told you that the road is bumpy in Mozambique! He just peeked under the hood this morning to make sure things were ok, and noticed the battery leaning against the fan belt! God was in control even in this situation: the battery didn't become disconnected or explode, but it was damaged. Miraculously, the garage in Tete has paid for all the repairs and the replacement battery in Chimoio! They actually stood behind their work and admitted that they failed to secure the battery properly. Now, that is progress in a developing country!

So, Mikael is on the road again. He has checked all his bolts... I reminded him to please make sure the tires are on securely (it wouldn't be the first time that one would get loose!). With the late start, he might not get as far as planned, but there are places to stay. He is traveling alone, but he has "Jesus as his copilot." He is also trusting that we are praying for him here at home... it is important that we stand together.

Thanks for being a part of our team!