In 10 days, my flight leaves for Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Obviously, my heart is full of various emotions. If God so leads you, please pray for this transition time. I was looking through a poetry book and was encouraged by this excerpt by the English believer William W. Walford (1772-1850) which has been turned into a hymn. May these words move you to prayer for all that concerns you and strengthen you as you think upon His faithfulness and grace.
Sweet Hour of Prayer (stanza 3)
Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer!
Thy wings shall my petition bear
To Him whose truth and faithfulness
Engage the waiting soul to bless;
And since He bids me seek His face,
Believe His Word and trust His grace,
I'll cast on Him my every care,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
