Stage 14 Rodez / Mende

Yesterday the tour moved on to the Languedoc-Roussillon region ending in the 48th department Lozere landing on an air strip on top of a hill.  This area of France reminds me of Sardinia but with more green.  I love the rocks and the interesting shapes they are created in.  God is so varied in His Creation.

Father,
Each day we see beauty, but the beauty of your creation changes from day to day as the tour rides through France.  Thank you for all your handiwork in this region of France.  Lord, as we go we pray for those who are proclaiming your name today.  Give them boldness and grace as they tell others your wonders and grace through their lives, words and actions.   Father, thank you for using us to be your hands and feet.  We pray this because we desire for the people of France to look at your beauty and know and believe that you are the creator and that you love them and desire to redeem us all and welcome us into your Family as Children of God.  Thank you for the redeeming works of Jesus Christ we all would be lost without your beauty of grace.  We pray all these things in the name of Jesus for the Salvation of France.  Amwn

Stage 13 Muret / Rodez

On Friday the tour pedaled their way through the Midi Pyrenees region beginning in the 31st department of Haute-Garonne and ending in the 12th department Aveyron. Pray that the younger generations will question why so many do not believe in God the Father.  Let them ask the hard question about a creator, and a God who is in control and has a active role in their everyday life.  Pray that the Holy Spirit will be actively working and that we as the Body of Christ will be doing our part as well.  Lord, let us go and as we are going tell others the good news.

Father, we pray that the younger generations will be open to the gospel and as the summer continues and VBS and summer camps are held we pray that many of the children and teenagers will come to know Christ as their personal Savior.  Bring many opportunities for children to hear the gospel in this region of France and encourage the Church to continue to be faithful in going and sharing with the love of Christ.  We pray in the name of Jesus our Savior.  Amen.



Mission Timothée 

Étape 13 Rodez > Revel

The more I learn about the country of France the more I believe France is about simple things.  France is filled with cities Rodez and Revel were life is very much down to earth, good people living with each other making their lives full of family and good things from the earth.  Some fresh bread, wonderful cheese, the local wine, and a place to live with centuries of history and the buzz of today all around them.  But like all people life is not always wonderful, and the French do not like to share what is private.  For missionaries coming to live in France is takes along time before, if ever, they are pulled into the real part of French life.  Pray that God will break down those barriers that keep relationship from growing.  Ask God to help the non-french to understand the culture and rules of the French society. Pray that these things would not hinder the message of Christ being accepted in France.  This area of France has a long history of religion playing a part in their lives and it has not always been good. Pray that the French will see Jesus Christ, worthy to be part of their lives and not just a piece of history.  

Sovereign Lord,

The past has built many stronghold in the people of France.  We see their culture and rules are different then our own and it is hard to be accepted as one of them.  Lord, I know that you can break down these barriers to the gospel message and bring a new spirit into the hearts of the French.  Jesus, you are worthy of our worship today just as you were in the days of the past.  I pray that unbelieving hearts will soon open when you stand at the door and knock.  Thank you for knocking.  Lord, we are fully convinced that you are able to do what you have promised.  So Lord, we boldly ask to you to call the French people to salvation on this day, binding whatever stands in the way of the preaching and teaching of the Word of God to all.  We pray in the name of Jesus the one and only.  Amen