Pray BFF#22            April 29, 2002

Dear Prayer Team,

Discipling Sons
Discipleship must be the major task of every man. No matter what our occupation is, we need to focus on molding our lives and the lives of others to be more like Jesus Christ. Often we are satisfied with outward conformity rather than heart attitude. That is short-sighted. Any seeds of rebellion stored in our attitudes grow into disobedience.

Paul has written several articles on the decay in society. A recent one, however, on the decline and rise of society from Judges brought Paul to a decision. Daniel, our oldest son, is now able to read well. How is he going to become all that God has designed him for? In order for God's Word to dwell in our children's lives they need to be discipled in God's Word. The goal is not just to pass on skills but to bring God's Word alive in his heart. So many children are turning away from the faith. Paul has written out step-by-step how he is studying Proverbs 4 with Daniel in Discipling Sons.

Reaching the Nations
God has been bringing BFF through humbling times. He is grateful that readership had been up, but it has had wide fluctuations in the last two months . The Lord has been using this time to help focus on the heart of BFF's ministry. We would summarize BFF's goal as: Raising up godly men and women throughout the nations that Christ may return. God has been stirring up the nations thanks to your prayers!

Wisdom and discernment are needed to discern the needs of different individuals and groups asking for help in using the web materials or for possibly going to teach some of the web material. The most urgent request is a ministry in India which wants to use BFF's materials for a new Discipleship Training Center. They want to train men up and send them out to unreached areas after only 6 months of part time training. Let's pray with them!