Yesterday morning a group of tremendous friends of mine got together at 7:30 in the morning to pray for several aspects of our trip. . . . seriously, I cannot thank them enough!!!!

I want to invite you to be a part of our team as well. . . . God has already provided for my finances, but pray support is always needed – AND I actually believe that Pray IS EFFECTIVE, . . . .so here is a list of 9 things that we prayed about yesterday morning, and that I would love you to pray for as well . . .

9. Our families that we are leaving behind (including spouses and children). . . . you know, my wife is amazing!! She is almost 7 months pregnant, and has a 5, 3, and 1.5 year old running around the house. . . . . you talk about commitment and sacrifice, . . . she is bearing the burden of this trip WITHOUT GETTING ANY CREDIT (which is not unusual for mother’s these days). . . . . all for God’s glory – -Trust me. . .  her offering in all of this is tremendous, and I am grateful for her sacrifice. . . . . . . . she is not alone, each of the team members have people that are sacrficing so we can go – I pray that God blesses them during the 11 days.

8. For the Leaders – both on our team, as well as over in India. . . . that their discernment and communication is clear, and that their preparation is sufficient.

7. For our safe Travel (O’hare to Newark – 3hours; Newark to New Amsterdam -10 hours; New Amsterdam to New Delhi – 12.5 hours; New Delhi to Chennai – 3 hours; then on a train for 6-8 hours, then on a car/bus for another 2) . . . . one way

6. For our attitudes – both individually, and as a team – that humility, flexibility, servanthood, enjoyment, unity, patience, and being positive will be pervasive.

5. For our spiritual development, openness, and protection (here at home as well)

4. For our accurate analysis of the worldview that we are up against, and eyes to see any opportunities presently and/or in the future that God may have for us reaching those that are in bonded slave labor and prostitution.

3. Our health and strength (for our families as well)

2. That God will already be preparing the hearts of those that we will encounter so that His love and truth may be received in full

1. That all that happens in our homes and in India will be according to God’s perfect plan and purpose