ENCOURAGEMENT ON HALLOWEEN

October 31 was the last day of Pastor Appreciation month. I want to journal about how God encouraged me. On Sunday October 30, I spoke on the importance of the Christian being strong in the Lord and in the power of His might and the importance of putting on the armor. The end of October is always dark because of the honor given to the kingdom of darkness by the use of all the symbols and observances relating to darkness. I woke up on the 31st being harassed with all sorts of belittling thoughts. Though I do know how to handle that sort of attack, it still had its effect on me. That day I received three calls from totally unexpected sources that greatly encouraged me. It was as if God told them what I needed, without them knowing anything of my need. I don't believe they called to encourage me, but that was the effect. And then there was a card that said things that reached the deepest need I had. I marveled at the insight in that card. I must say I stood amazed at what happened that day. It was as if God had come in those three calls and the card to address every fiery dart that had come my way. And it all took place on Halloween. Thank you Lord!

TWO MONTHS TO GO

Here is the update on miles through October.
Roger - 1010.5, Mary - 1194
Roger - 197, DeeDee - 187, Dawson - 118.5
Julie - 137, Owen - 119, Malia - 85, Meredith - 77, Brooklyn - 20
Damon - 731, June - 867, Maggie - 191, Micah - 153, Evan - 126, Eli - 90, Molly - 57
John - 117.1, Elisa - 618.3, Trey - 154.6, Avery - 51.7, Ethan - 18.1, Reagan - 6
Susan - 515, Brendon - 127, Caleb - 130, Trevin - 120, Meryn - 155
Keep it up guys!