I have ministered to many over the years, using the good Lord's trials and tribulations in my life to help others. I have helped rape victims, drug addicts and bereaved parents--all because God had let me go through these trials myself, saved me from them and then guided me to help others that were lost in the dark place I once had been.

I had England on my heart, and really believed that was where I was meant to go to help others. I have wanted to do missionary work for years, but couldn't find an opportunity to do so. I have 5 children; two have autism and one has mild CP. I was separated and a single parent for almost 5 years, until God restored my marriage over a year ago. God has been faithful to us in so many ways.

After refusing the first, second and third request to go to Northern Ireland, I went out to pray. I heard, quite firmly, "This is not your choice of places to go, but it is mine". I immediately wrote the mission leader back and told her that, after praying I knew this is where God wanted me to work for Him.

I am at the sponsor stage now. If anyone has done missionary work, could they give me some hints on how to find sponsors? I sent out emails to all my friends back home, but got no responses. I am new to Kansas and know very few people here. Our church is not a wealthy church, by any means, and the congregation is mostly inner city people. I have no clue on how to get sponsors, so any ideas would be most welcome.

I know God will provide, for He wants me to go. I found myself worrying about the funds last night, with May now here, and heard, quite clear, "Be Still and know that I am God".

He will find a way to get me there, to help children in this place where hatred is part of their every day life! Jesus will fill their hearts, and I pray to be a good vessel for Him, changing lives in His name!

God Bless!
Kelly

I agree with everything said in this thread! I won't quote scripture, for you all did a fine job on doing so. I can say that, God has granted me discernment in this topic, and those that claim to do miracles and have prophecy (blasphemy, really) in His Name.

Recently, I put out prayer requests around the world. I put one into a false prophet's website as well. All the prayer sites I put requests into, responded personally, and I had many intercessors replying to me as well. But, I got nothing back concerning my prayer request from the false prophet. All I received was a very fancy email, showing pictures of this false prophet performing so-called miracles, and telling me that, if I didn't give him money, he would be forced to stop saving people. Jesus had no money, nor did Paul, yet they performed miraculous things, and preached openly to rich and poor. Blessings were made, prayers answered, without the mention of "pay first, then we will cause a miracle to happen in your life".

These people doing this in our Lord's name disgust me. However, we also know that it was predicted, long before our time that, in the end of times this would happen. As more of these types pop up all over the place, I realize how blessed I am to believe the only One that is tru--Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Praise be to God! Thank You, Sweet Jesus!
Amen.