Oct 27 – Nov 2

By Darryl | October 26, 2024

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2

Sunday, 27^th: PRAYER REQUEST from Bible Studies by Mail, Inc.: B.S.B.M.’s Advisory Board is asking the LORD to provide new leaders who are a bilingual couple with ministry experience and their own financial support base. They would work with current leaders, Darryl and Joan Evans, and then eventually become missionaries with or seconded to Source of Light Ministries International. Praise God – “Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1)! Pray B.S.B.M. hears of or from a missionary couple seeking mission work in North America.

Monday, 28^th: Marisela T… and her three children began studying in September 2024. She emailed on October 16^th: “We have finished our lessons. I am just waiting on my husband to pick up stamps so we can mail them. How do I request prayer? I’ve been suffering with anger issues and anxiety. I have 3 kids and I hate it when they see me angry. My parents would drink a lot when I was a child, and I had to witness a lot of domestic violence. I feel that is the reason for a lot of my issues today.” (She homeschools their 3 kids – ages 10, 7 and 5.) Praise God – “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” (Col. 4:6)! Pray Marisela starts each day ‘sitting at Jesus’s feet’ and feeding on His word.

Tuesday, 29^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Alberto S… (age 36) wrote: “[El Hijo de Dios…] The Son of God loved us so much that he became a Man to die for our sins. [Sí. Ahora.] Yes. Now.” (His first study was mailed 8/13/24; his first test pages were processed two months later.) Praise God – “In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” (Luke 15:10)! Pray Alberto connects with other believers in jail; pray his mail arrives w/o delay.

Wednesday, 30^th: “Can I please receive a Bible study course? I want to say thank you for offering this. I have been going through a lot and I feel the best thing for me is to draw closer to God. Sincerely, Seneca S… #___ …Illinois P.S. Please pray for me.” (First study mailed 10/24/24.) Praise God – “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” (James 4:8)! Pray Seneca receives the study and surrenders to God.

Thursday, 31^st: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Alisa M… (age 21) wrote: “How to receive Jesus in my heart as my Savior. Yes. On October 7, 2024.” (Her first study was mailed 9/24/24; her first test pages were processed three weeks later.) Praise God – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.” (John 10:10)! Pray Alisa seeks godly friendships in a Bible-teaching church.

Friday, 1^st: HAS THE LORD JESUS COME TO LIVE IN YOUR HEART? Spanish speaking inmate Hugo C… (age 24) shared: “[Desde…] Since the day I arrived in jail I realized I was lost. Thanks to God, my Father, He is changing my life. I desire to study the Bible more as He is my God and Savior. Please help me with your prayers.” (He shared this 10/23/24; he received Jesus as his Savior while doing the 1^st study 9/17/24.) Praise God – “The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.” (Psalm 19:7)! Pray Hugo grows spiritually strong & shares Cristo daily.

Saturday, 2^nd: HAS THE LORD JESUS COME TO LIVE IN YOUR HEART? Spanish speaking inmate Omar B… (age 29) shared: “[Cuando…] When I realized that my life was falling apart because of problems, and my life felt empty and meaningless. I realized that I was missing God in my life here in jail. He is now my God and my Father.” (Hugo & Omar are cellmates; they are 2 of 17 inmates signed up by inmate Alfred H…) Praise God – “I have seen all the things that are done under the sun, and have found them all to be futile, a pursuit of the wind.” (Ecclesiastes 1:14)! Pray Omar shares Cristo boldly with new cellmates and whoever.