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Thursday, March 23, 2023

March 22, 2023 ~ Linda K. Milam March Devotions: "First Mary, Then Martha"

And so, I continue. . . That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving and tell of all thy wondrous works. Psalms 26:7

Matthew 6:31-33 ~ 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.   KJV  

The sermon on the mount is one of the most informative informational messages given by Jesus Himself to all whether lost or saved, but more importantly to those who believe and follow after Him. AND when we trust and believe in Him, He will provide everything we need and MORE. We aren't to worry about tomorrow whether we will have food, clothes, a place to sleep.  When we truly focus on him and his righteousness, everything we need will be given to us. 

We truly are a blessed people who believes in Jesus as our Saviour. He gave HIS ALL for you and me that we might have security and confidence in our own salvation so that we might share that blessed good news to others as we go along the way. Through many years now God has done that very thing. We didn't know in November of 2022 what we would do when we were told to vacate our home in 30 days! We were heartbroken, a little scared, a little stressed, and had to deal with scary shoulder injury as well as high blood pressure issues - But God saw us through, and we were able to hand the keys over to our little home and move on that 30th day.  We cannot tell you that it has been easy; no, none of it has been easy. But we do serve a great God Who made sure we were taken care of and put us in places where we were also being a help to others.

Today - right near here, is our new home. It is the most unusual home.  We own a house in WV free and clear it is beautiful and we miss it greatly, along with our family! But right now, we are continuing to follow God and His direction, and we are out on the mission field in America needing a dwelling place, and God showed Himself BIG. When the news got out, one of our good friends told me, "Mrs. Linda, when ya'll find what God would have you to have, please let me know, my wife and I want to help you, not just a little bit, but a substantial gift. God has been so good to us, and we want to help!" Another said, "My wife and I have set back $1,000 for ya'll when you get your new home, we want to help! Just let me know when you want the check, it is here for you." Still others have offered their homes, garages, selves, prayers, and kind encouraging words, just to be a blessing. We will NOT forget their willingness to serve God for us, and God won't either! 

Saying all that, remember Christian, God wants the best for you. You may be going through a trial, coming up to a trial, or maybe the trial is behind you. Just knowing that God is with us every step of the way is so comforting, right?  Thank you for supporting our ministries in any way you can. Giving to www.WBOFradio.com where Tom shares the Word of God twice a day, Monday - Friday; the printing ministry where millions of pieces of Gospel literature is printed on a continual basis; Tom's preaching and our singing; our outreach to the lonely with a word of encouragement and filling their bellies with good food and their hearts with Godly fellowship.  When you help us, literally thousands are reached with the Gospel, one way or the other!  THANK YOU!

So, my final Word, my God knows my needs, supplies, and blesses because of Calvary!

UPDATE: 3/22/23 We are waiting on a few things to happen before we can move into our NEW HOME in the next few days! YOU PRAYED BIG AND GOD GAVE BIG! THANK YOU! Will give more detailed report on SUNDAY! STAY TUNED! God is so good, and we have had some unusual PRAYERS ANSWERED IN THE past 4 months!

In the name of Jesus, may we be HIS emissaries and used by Him to help others. 

HE CARES! Do You Know HIM?  Lord, help us to be wise, studied up, aware, and faithful to You. Amen.  With love and prayers, may we be your faithful Philippians 2:16 Missionaries?

Philippians 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. 

Tom and Linda Milam ~ Missionaries to America and around the world! 

Listen to Bro. Tom on www.wbofradio.com "The Jewel For The Day" program, every Monday - Friday at 6am and 2pm EST.

UPDATE on FL HOUSING: We have the paperwork done, and God has been amazingly good and gracious to us! We will have a big reveal this Sunday after church! THANK YOU! In the name of Jesus, may we be HIS emissaries and used by Him to help others. 

ANSWERED PRAYER!

  • David Wiles - ANNOUNCED CANCER FREE AFTER TREATMENTS - my nephew! 
  • Remember a post I put out a few days ago!  YOU PRAYED BIG, AND GOD CAME THROUGH! WE WILL GIVE DETAILS LATER! 
  • Gladys's surgery went well, stitches are removed and all is well PRAISE THE LORD.
  • Carolyn healing from skin cancer removal - praise the Lord.
  • David Harrison - cancer 3/1/23 UPDATE - Pastor Harrison has stage 4 cancer CAT SCAN revealed NO CANCER IN ANY MAJOR ORGANS! PRAISE THE LORD.   A praise - His health team are phenomenal - that is so important!
  • Also, praise the LORD for the paper Maranatha Baptist IN Princeton WV gave us - Gospel tracts are on the way to the cartel on this paper. . . pray for souls saved and safety for the missionaries who carry it with God's protection. This trip they have been approved by two heads of state in these cartels, to set up a "church" building. They have been meeting in open air areas, and many have trusted Christ as their Saviour! The more that are saved, peace reins in their homes and communities. O the stories that can be told! Pray that God will provide all that is needed! 
  • Pray for the Printing Ministry and all that goes on with it.  Keep on praying, God is moving!
  • PRINT SHOP ANSWER TO PRAYER!  ANOTHER NEW PAPER PALLET ARRIVING MONDAY 3-13-23, GIVEN TO US BY AN ANONYMOUS donation.  Praise the LORD! 

  • SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS:  'PRAY BIG'!

  • Butch Mays - Open heart surgery 3/22/223 ~ Pastor JP Mays dad out of Maranatha BC in Princeton WV.
  • Carolyn is dealing with several health issues - she is a full-time caregiver! Please pray for her.
  • Pray for our friends in TX. The Antonis' had to be evacuated from their home due to a wild fire - and also, hard storms with very large hail expected!
  • Dale ~ continued help and healing after losing his precious wife.
  • UPDATE: 3/19/23 Baby Knox had to be re-intubated. . . and he still has not woken up since birth. PLEASE KEEP HIM IN PRAYER! Pray for his family who are seeking God's wisdom and comfort for the family.
  • Sal fell, broke his hip, had surgery. Please pray for a speedy recovery! one of our volunteers. He will be in rehab for awhile.
  • David Pierce, Sr. - Losing his vision 3/1/23.
  • UPDATE 3/4/23 - little Chloe Rochester's results on tumor revealed that it is stage 3 and will most likely move to other organs quickly. She begins 52 weeks of intensive treatments. please give wisdom to the doctors and her parents.
  • Missionary Stan Skriloff recently diagnosed CANCER free, rang the bell yesterday after taking his LAST CHEMO treatment! He is suffering with other issues due to chemo treatments! PLEASE PRAY God will heal him fully and give him strength to carry on the work He loves so much!
  • Pam Shumate - health (our niece) Her mom says she is not doing well at all.
  • Linda Sue Williams - Please pray Doctors can find answers to her illnesses. 
  • John Barton - heart health
  • Sheila Paynter - health
  • Please, pray for our daughter Lita in her health journey with Guillain-Barré syndrome. ANSWER TO PRAYER - A new bed arrived yesterday. Please pray that God will move with regards to her future situation in health and finances. Thank you for praying. 
  • Bro. Tom's SHOULDER - Please continue to pray for his shoulder, and that God would heal it completely. His doctor says Surgery is out of the question at his age.
  • Lillian Kendall (my sister) pray for her health.
  • PAPER FOR PRINT SHOP - is a big prayer request! God knows.
  • Edie Smith (my sister) needs a touch from heaven to heal her body.
  • David Douglass - had a knee replacement surgery and has had complications and much pain.
  • DJ needs a special touch from heaven. (Shannon's son and she has asked us to pray for DJ - God Knows!) - please pray especially for his mother who is greatly burdened for the right result for DJ.
  • Brady Rochester - diagnosed with Parkinson's and Neuropathy.
  • Jim Bove ~ Needs a special touch from heaven for some personal issues. God knows! Please pray for his understanding and wisdom in health choices.
  • Dolly ~ God knows and has the answers.
  • Kaycee Scalise and hi-risk pregnancy. 
  • Barbara - last stages of organ cancer. 
  • Lorraine - praise the LORD for your healing touch.
  • Lorrie - salvation.
  • Wayne Corfman - pacemaker check went well but, he has a few more months of monitoring and will get his pacemaker changed out soon. He will be seeing his cardiologist more often. It is hard to believe it is time to get a new one. (Ten years since he died in my car and was revived!) Please pray for wisdom for his caregivers!
  • Sharon J. Her mom Kathryn's health.
  • Larissa, Helene, Calvin, Dominic, Rocky, Cindy - Our group home folks. Also, please pray for all of their caregivers.
  • Pastor Mike Schneider, power and confidence to preach the whole counsel of God!
  • Judy Lewis - Pray that her health recovery continues to improve.
  • Dickie and Debbie Reynolds - Dickie's pacemaker replacement has been a real help, praise the LORD. 
  • Robbie Colt ~ needs double lung replacement after total damage of lungs by covid, also pray in the loss of his father to covid, and his stepmother. 
  • Walter - is doing very well after treatment.
  • Brenda Milam - wisdom and health (Tom's sister)
  • The Henshaw's health
  • John Odom - aneurisms. 
  • Louise Odom - cancer treatments. UPDATE: Radiation treatments are starting take a toll on Mrs. Odom's body. 1/2 way through the treatments... pray for her health
  • Connie - continued healing. Pray for continued success for Nana's Legacy as well.
  • LeeAnn health.
  • Pastor Greg Booher - health
  • Pastor Bernard Antonis ~ Pastor's lungs are not well! New meds started today 3/13/23 - Please pray the work quickly so he can breathe better.  Pray for Mrs. Carolyn as his caregiver and a healing touch on her body. Most do not have a clue about caring for a loved one through many years. She is exhausted many times.
  • These families have lost loved ones to death in the last few months: John Isler, Larry Goodman, Frank Sparks, Lucinda Lane, Randy Rolle, Ruth Kemp, Bill Alley, Keith Cook, Cathy Harrison, Rachel Vance, Gail Tipton, Bob DeSalvio, Gail Tipton, Peters Family, Davis and Tichnell Family, Tudino family, Fuentes Family, DeSalvio Family, Thompson Family, The Toler Family in the homegoing of Donnie, Lucinda Lane Family (my beautiful sister-in-love), Keith Cook Family (our nephew and Tom's sister Florences' son), The Leo Family, The Echeverria Vallejos family in the homegoing of Patricia's father, The Baker Family, Richard Rosenmeier family, Jerry Kruchkow family, the Clingaman family, Carter Family, Mary Nutter Family, PJ's family
  • Shannon - health problems, grieving in loss of father. 
  • Carolyn Holerger - having numerous "cancer" spots removed from her face, neck and shoulder. Please pray for her pain level, anxiety, and especially her heart. 
  • Pray for Sister Cora and her hip healing from a fall and surgery. Keep her in your prayers please. She is still experiencing a lot of pain. 
  • Pray for the Printing Ministry - PLEASE Pray our paper supply will continue - we are still not able to purchase COVER STOCK, but we praise the Lord for our previous pastor's wisdom in buying several truckloads of this precious product. Only God knew what we would be facing today with shortages, and we have the "widows' mite" we are working from. We have started negotiating with equipment vendors, particularly for the color and black and white printers! We seek wisdom and discernment in this area!
  • Pray for the Mission Team coming in June that we will be able to finish all the work they will do for the few days they are with us.
  • Pray for me and Tom; our health, our strength, and our service.
  • Robyn-Health
  • Carol and Richard-Health
  • Cathy-Health
  • Dicky and Debbie Reynolds - health
  • Marsha-Health and ankle pain
  • Pastor Johnny J. health and recovering well from surgery thank you for your prayers.
  • Carol and Richard-Health
  • Lucinda Lane Family - pray for my brother Joe. This is a hard transition for anyone, but his health is poor as well.
  • Paul Tipton - pray for Bro. Paul home giving ministry updates and getting ready to go back to serving God in Nicaragua without his helper and bride.
  • Penny - special unspoken - pray for her husband Mike - health, AND THE LOSS OF HER FATHER-IN-LAW.
  • Billy Ward - health and continued healing, Sonja his bride and caregiver.
  • Benjamin - surgery went well, pray for his recovery which may be long.
  • Elaine - continued good health and strength.

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