At the time I (Brad) was employed with the Memphis Police Department, and my plans were to continue working full time while we were raising support. However, about mid way through the week one of the trainers was speaking on fund raising, and stated that some of us would need to go home and resign from our jobs in order to raise support. At that moment it was as if the Lord was speaking directly to me, but I was resistant and fought the idea.
The thought of leaving my livelihood with no known source of income coming in brought me a great deal of fear and anxiety. Yet, I knew the Lord was leading me to do just that, but I did not think it was reasonable. After all I have a wife and children to take care of. During one of these arguments with God He spoke to me telling me I did not love my wife and children as much as He did and that if He was leading us in that direction and He would provide. With much encouragement, prayers, and support from Kim I resigned from the MPD in March not knowing how we would pay for rent or groceries.
It has been almost a year since Kim and I went to the training at Global Outreach, ten (10) months since I resigned from the MPD, and eight (8) months since we began raising support. In that time we have never gone hungry, never missed a bill payment, and been blessed both financially and in prayer by of dozens of people and churches. The Lord has taught us to rely (trust) in Him for our every need, and to glorify Him in all things recognizing every good thing comes from Him!
Praise the Lord!
We are excited to announce our departure date. We are set to leave for Ecuador on February 7, 2012. Thank You all for your continued prayers and support of our family and God's calling on our lives.
He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; Many will see and fear and will trust in the Lord.
- Psalm 40:3
