Spiritual Life Conference is an annual event for SIM missionaries. We all gather in Niamey for 5 days of refreshment in the Word of God and a relaxing and fun time together. We totaled 179 missionaries, including 64 children. Wow, I didn’t think we were so many. The theme of the conference was “Ministry and the Sovereignty of God” based on Philippians 2:12b-13. This reads, “Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose.” I would like to share with you some of the thoughts from the first sessions.
We need to be passionate about living in the awe of God. Is there a daily deliberate passion to worship God? (Ps. 42:1).
We must know God, not just know about Him, and not just know Bible truths. God wants us to know Him. Phil 3:7-8. In knowing Him am I convinced that I’m exactly where God wants me to be?
We must serve God, not just identify with Him, by serving others. Mark 10:45. Learn to serve people in a new tender way in love, seeing their need and share Jesus.
We will reap rewards of living in the wonder of worship. I Peter 1:8,9. Our worship will cause us to have a more intimate relationship with one another. Criticism disappears when we know worship.
Linda, Mirjam (my new neighbor for 4 months), & Ruth.
Kids singing at Family Worship
