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Blessed Be God

“Awesome is God from his sanctuary; the God of Israel—he is the one who gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God!” (Psalm 68:35 ESV).

Today marks the 2, 407th and final devotional post on this page. This daily devotional blog began in 2006, offering women an opportunity to share and read devotional thoughts and allowing women to join together in corporate prayer for specific needs within the wide spectrum of WNAC ministries—missionary work, Bible colleges and institutes, church-related needs, community outreach and home concerns.

I would like to thank all those who participated in the sharing as well as those who have read and commented on postings. Yet, several individuals merit special thanks for their efforts. Thank you, Gladys Gragg and Carol Pinkerton for providing daily Pray Together  requests. Thank you Beth Franks Hargrove, LaCrecia McFadden, Sue Winchester and Melinda Edgell for your faithful labors of love in writing the devotionals. Thank you also, Diane Conn, who for a couple years, helped to edit and input these in the WNAC office.

Yet, the greatest thanks go to God, who gives strength and power and to whom belongs all blessings and honor and praise.

Sarah Fletcher
Illinois

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for the continued devotional ministry of WNAC and for greater daily connection through Facebook.

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Facing the Future

What will this new year bring?  What challenges will we face?  What opportunities await us to be used for God’s glory?  These questions will either excite us or overwhelm us. Whatever changes WNAC  will embrace this year, I know we will rise together to any challenge. How do I know that? Read ourhistory. As “laborers together with God,” I believe we will.

I will miss writing the devotionals. I do have a writing project I need to take off the shelf. I plan to work on  my memoirs. I want my kids and precious granddaughter to know what a difference God made in my life. I desire your prayers that I will have the physical strength to complete this task.

My prayer for the future of  WNAC is that it will continue to have an impact on the lives of  Christian women who desire to make a difference in the world.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for WNAC team members as they prepare and garner support for their upcoming trip to Central Asia in March-April 2014 .

Today marks the final day for WNAC’s daily devotionals on this site. Find daily postings on WNAC’s Facebook page.

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Living in the Present (Part Two)

On a personal level, I am presently leading a Thursday afternoon Bible study at my church.  My years of writing devotionals have helped me dig deeper into the Word. This has been helpful as I work on preparing lessons. I pray my health won’t hinder me from anything I try to do for the Lord.

Most people aren’t aware that my daughter is battling stage four pancreatic and liver cancer.  Our Treasure studies this year, especially the ones this fall, have helped me tremendously.  I still believe in miracles. I’m praying He has one for my daughter.    I continue to use writing as a ministry.  I send out monthly letters to members of my church who are shut-ins or who reside in nursing homes. I still write poetry which tends to inspire me first. After forty years, I hope God will continue to use me to write for Him.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for WNAC in this new year that promises transitions and possible changes in WNAC organization and ministry.

This week marks the end of daily devotional postings on this site. Find daily posts on WNAC’s Facebook page.

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Living in the Present (Part One)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  It’s a brand new year.  It’s a time to let go of the past and focus on today.  As all of us know, through the years, changes have been implemented in WNAC.  I think a real blessing was when single women were welcomed into its membership.  Another change was the new name for auxiliary, Women Active for Christ.

I remember when I could remember every missionary name and field.  Today I doubt I could do that.  However, the harvest is still great and laborers are few. Though the magazine has changed its title through the years, I believe its contents have inspired women to use their gifts for God’s glory. We live in an ever-changing world with people who still need a never-changing God.  We must embrace change without compromising our values. I believe WNAC still lives up to the purpose for which it was founded. I like this statement, “WNAC continues to provide opportunities for each woman to fulfill her God-designed roles in the home, church, community, and world.” Women can still grow in Christ through mission action, mission study, and mission prayer. Tomorrow I will share some personal comments about the present.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: On this New Year’s Day, pray asking God concerning personal goals, purpose or vision for this coming year.

*This is the final week for WNAC daily devotionals on this site. Continue to find daily posts on WNAC’s Facebook page.

 

 

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Looking Back (Part Two)

In 1973, I found God’s will for my life.  Recuperating several weeks with a broken ankle, I wrote to help pass the time. My pastor at the time posed the question, “Have you ever considered using writing as a ministry?”  My 15-year search was about to end. My first love was writing poetry, but I branched out to other forms of writing.  WNAC had begun a Creative Writing Contest.  I submitted a program, “Recipe for Happiness” which was published in Co-Laborer magazine in 1974. In my heart, I sensed this was a validation to keep writing for Jesus.  I feel grateful WNAC has given me an outlet for my writing through the years.
In October, 2007, God opened two writing opportunities for me.  For one year, I wrote for a non-denominational website.  The other was writing devotionals for the WNAC blog which has lasted six years.  With God’s help and a great editor, I was able to rise to the challenge. Sarah Fletcher patiently worked with me. She seemed to be able to work around what I may have lacked. Thank you, Sarah.

(Editor’s note: Thank you, Sue, for your faithfulness in writing these daily devotionals.)

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for FWBHM Director David Crowe and all the HM staff and family as they plan and prepare for this next year of ministry throughout North America.

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Looking Back (Part One)

This week ends WNAC’s online daily devotionals.* As I bid farewell to the daily blog, I wanted to share my heart. Thank you, Sarah, for allowing me to do so.   Looking back, I remember joining what was then called Woman’s Auxiliary in May, 1967.  At that time, only married women could join.  We had  lots of rules and a standard of achievement. We were the missionary arm of the church. We were sisters in Christ striving to find our place in the Great Commission. WNAC has never veered from its purpose of helping women to find their fit in Christ’s final command (Matthew 28:19-20)  Back then, I was struggling to find God’s will for my life.  Being part of a local auxiliary would eventually help me discover what He wanted me to do for His Glory.

I loved going to local and district meetings and retreats. I was challenged as I met and listened to missionaries home on furlough and other speakers. I enjoyed the WNAC publications and all their features—first, CoLaborer, then Together With God, and today, Treasure.

As I reflect on days gone by, I’m very grateful for all the role models first in Auxiliary, then in Women Active for Christ. Their encouragement and mentoring gave me confidence to step up and take an office when necessary. Tomorrow I will continue to share.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for FWBIM General Director Clint Morgan, his wife Lynette and the IM family, as they face end of the year financial challenges.

Beginning next week, WNAC will no longer post daily devotionals on this site. However, you can find daily posts on WNAC’s Facebook page.

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