Yahweh Jireh

I have always wanted brothers.

I remember nights growing up when I would pray and pray that God would provide one (or two or three) for me.

Well, ten years after those prayers were lifted up, He has answered.

No, my mom's not pregnant.

These brothers have not been adopted the traditional way, being raised by my parents and living with my family. Some of them I see once a week at our weekly Student Venture meetings, others I see on campus at Howard and Brainerd High School more often, and still others do life with me on a more regular basis.

Based on appearance, we don't look related. We didn't grow up in the same neighborhoods, we haven't experienced the same struggles, and some people would argue we have no ways to relate with one another.

But, we do relate.

See, my brothers and I, we are in desperate need of the same thing. We both desperately need Jesus. And that's where my brothers and I differ. Some of them, like me, realize this need. Others are searching....looking into gangs, sex, drugs, success, money, and love to fulfill them.

My God is Yahweh Jireh. HE will provide.

It is so awesome to see how the Lord has answered my prayers with the provision of so many little brothers that I am able to encourage and pour into during this season of my life.

Please be praying for my little brothers, that the ones who do not have a relationship with the Lord will realize that HE is the way, the truth, and the life.

Please be in specific prayer for D (For privacy reasons, I will not be using their full names). D is in middle school and while, thank the Lord, he has asked the Lord into his life, he is really struggling with allowing the Lord to take over his whole life.

Also, please be praying for K. K looks to things other than the Lord for his satisfaction. (Don't we all sometimes!) His life has been a struggle, to say the least. His father died when K was 5, and since then his mother has had a tough time raising his brothers and sisters.

And lastly, please be praying for me, that the Lord will give me discernment and guidance when dealing with my brothers.

Thank you Lord, for being my Provider.