Hi Friends,
First of all, we want to thank you for your many prayers, notes of encouragement, and support during this season of our life and ministry. It’s been a humbling time. We have always had a heart of compassion for the hurting, the homeless, and the hopeless. However, God has given us even a deeper understanding of all three. We continue to pray for our miracle as we pray in earnest for our community, the churches, and our country. We have heard so many stories of people that are on the brink. We get at least a dozen calls a week from people in New Orleans or elsewhere needing help. Our hearts break and wish there was more we could do. We know that the answer to our cries comes from Jesus and through His Bride, not the government agencies. Lord, please hear these cries of your people.
In one of our darkest days, the Lord showed us a beautiful rainbow that had appeared after a big storm. I took a few pictures. We thanked God for the reminder that His promises never fail. In looking at the pictures later, I was in utter awe. For there was not one but two rainbows! Four sets of eyes viewed that rainbow and saw only one, but in the picture it is clearly a double rainbow (maybe there is a logical explanation for this, if so – don’t tell me!). To us it was God’s way of saying that he is working in ways we can not see. That what we see with our natural eye is only a part but that there is so much more in the spiritual realm.
May you too, find peace and comfort this day. God is up to something. Even when our faith is weak our God is able.
Is God nudging you to help others who are desperately hurting? Are you going through a dark valley? How can we pray for you? Tell us here: jd@citiimpact.org
You are Highly Favored and Loved!
JD and Toni Smith
