** "More TIME" .. !!! **

"The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your need in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame (Isaiah 58:11)."

"WHILE I was still in elementary school, God let me know, through the lives of several missionaries, that He wanted me to serve Him in Africa. But just recently He gave me this verse in Isaiah with the renewed promise that even here in the African sun, He will guide me and those with whom I work and will give us daily strength.

He will also guide the women of this sun-scorched land to Himself that they too may know His love and presence in their lives - women like Esther.

Esther grew up close to a strong Christian church. She attended services regularly, gave herself to the Lord early in her life but remained weak and insecure in her attitiude toward serving her God. She was willing to stand behind someone but fearful of leadership. When asked, "Will you teach a Bible class? Lead a women's group?" she replied, "No, I can't."

Through special courses, however, Esther became involved in studying the Word. As she would come with new ideas and plans for outreach, we told her, "Great! Go and do it!"

She began to study more of God's Word and to spend more time in His presence in prayer! Now she leads the largest women's group in Libreville church. She counsels many women each week and is daily serving her God and His people here in Gabon. Esther is a woman who walks in His presence and knows that God is with her.

DO you have the assurance that the Lord is guiding you and daily strengthening your frame? You may if you spend daily time in His presence." RUTH BOWMAN