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August newsletter
Keeping in touch with you.
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Dear Friend of MLM,
HOW QUICKLY THINGS CAN CHANGE
Last month I wrote about the possible spiritual lessons we can learn from the success New Zealand had experienced in stopping all community transmission of Covid-19 for over 100 days. That changed almost before that letter could be delivered by the postal system.
That change also brings possible spiritual implications.
The first is that past success does not guarantee future success. Some churches are still living in methods that worked in days long since gone. Some of those methods that were very successful then are not as successful today. My father was fond of saying, “we must be anchored to the Rock and geared to the times.” Methods will always change but principles rarely do. Do not base your life on a method.
Second, we must never relax our guard. Sometimes the thrill of success tempts us to slacken those things that brought about the success. I am allowed to enjoy the fragrance of victory but I must not forget it is the sweat of hard work that produced it. Satan often trips people up after they have experienced a great victory because they relax their guard. Temptation, in all of its various guises, is lingering at victory lane. Its goal is to remove what you have worked so hard for.
SNAPSHOTS OF MINISTRY
On Sunday 4 people responded to a salvation altar call and 2 or 3 received the baptism in the Holy Spirit. One lady responded to the Sunday morning message by sharing with us she was going to go home and apologize to her husband for being so critical of him. Another indicated that message would probably become a theme for the church in coming days.
A message during a revival conference led to an intense time of personal seeking of God and the decision by the conference leadership to jettison the planned following session just so people could seek the Lord.
Another pastor indicated the message I had preached at his church was exactly what they needed on their journey.
WOULD YOU PREFER TO RECEIVE THIS LETTER VIA E-MAIL
Several have switched from a hard copy to a digital copy of this letter. If you would prefer to receive the letter by e-mail please e-mail me at mikliven@aol.com or return the enclosed form. We will start sending you a digital copy rather than the paper copy.
ITINERARY
We had a complete schedule for the next several months involving ministry in New Zealand, the USA, Canada, Italy, Scotland, Finland, and the Philippines. All of that is changing. We have meetings scheduled for September and October in the States, but we are seeking God for direction. We covet your prayer support.
Financial Support
For those who can become involved financially, support for the ministry can be sent via check to Mike Livengood Ministries, PO Box 1455, Danville, IL 61834-1455 or by PayPal at www.paypal.com. For PayPal donors our email address is mikliven@aol.com. Gifts can also be given through our website at mikelivengoodministries.com.
Yours for Revival
Michael
HOW QUICKLY THINGS CAN CHANGE
Last month I wrote about the possible spiritual lessons we can learn from the success New Zealand had experienced in stopping all community transmission of Covid-19 for over 100 days. That changed almost before that letter could be delivered by the postal system.
That change also brings possible spiritual implications.
The first is that past success does not guarantee future success. Some churches are still living in methods that worked in days long since gone. Some of those methods that were very successful then are not as successful today. My father was fond of saying, “we must be anchored to the Rock and geared to the times.” Methods will always change but principles rarely do. Do not base your life on a method.
Second, we must never relax our guard. Sometimes the thrill of success tempts us to slacken those things that brought about the success. I am allowed to enjoy the fragrance of victory but I must not forget it is the sweat of hard work that produced it. Satan often trips people up after they have experienced a great victory because they relax their guard. Temptation, in all of its various guises, is lingering at victory lane. Its goal is to remove what you have worked so hard for.
SNAPSHOTS OF MINISTRY
On Sunday 4 people responded to a salvation altar call and 2 or 3 received the baptism in the Holy Spirit. One lady responded to the Sunday morning message by sharing with us she was going to go home and apologize to her husband for being so critical of him. Another indicated that message would probably become a theme for the church in coming days.
A message during a revival conference led to an intense time of personal seeking of God and the decision by the conference leadership to jettison the planned following session just so people could seek the Lord.
Another pastor indicated the message I had preached at his church was exactly what they needed on their journey.
WOULD YOU PREFER TO RECEIVE THIS LETTER VIA E-MAIL
Several have switched from a hard copy to a digital copy of this letter. If you would prefer to receive the letter by e-mail please e-mail me at mikliven@aol.com or return the enclosed form. We will start sending you a digital copy rather than the paper copy.
ITINERARY
We had a complete schedule for the next several months involving ministry in New Zealand, the USA, Canada, Italy, Scotland, Finland, and the Philippines. All of that is changing. We have meetings scheduled for September and October in the States, but we are seeking God for direction. We covet your prayer support.
Financial Support
For those who can become involved financially, support for the ministry can be sent via check to Mike Livengood Ministries, PO Box 1455, Danville, IL 61834-1455 or by PayPal at www.paypal.com. For PayPal donors our email address is mikliven@aol.com. Gifts can also be given through our website at mikelivengoodministries.com.
Yours for Revival
Michael