For the Love: Stories and articles from YWAM Sydney Newtown

16th Sep 2017

Everyday Benedictions: Prayers of Blessing for Life’s Varied Vocations

Everyday Benedictions: Prayers of Blessing for Life’s Varied Vocations is an ongoing blog series on YWAM Sydney Newtown's blog, For The Love. We believe every vocation is ‘holy’ when done unto the Lord and that God graces us with blessing for them all. Each prayer of blessing is written by different guest contributors from around the world who are practicing a life of missions right where they're planted. The following list is dynamic and ongoing. We will add in the links as each post in the series goes live: A Blessing...

16th Sep 2017

in Benedictions, Work + Rest

by Guest Contributor

A Blessing for Teachers

Cultivators of hearts and minds, may you be strengthened in your sacred and needed work. May you know that each moment you spend pouring into another is full of meaning whether you are teaching ABC’s, algebra or baking bread. May the teachers who have journeyed many years find their bodies strengthened and their hearts encouraged. May the teachers who are just beginning find their nerves calmed and their path well guided. May the teachers who are in the thick of it find one more light of inspiration again and...

15 Things the mission field has taught me about money

1st Sep 2017

in Faith, Missions, Money

by Adriel Booker

15 Things I’ve learned about money from the mission field

Whether you're in a 'good' place or 'bad' place financially, these truths about finances and Christian stewardship are for you....

28th Aug 2017

in Benedictions, Community, Justice + Mercy

by Guest Contributor

A Blessing for Immigrants

Dear ones, may you find that you are embraced in your community and held tightly by a God who adores you with an unending love. May you be wrapped in the assurance that you are a child of the Most High, even and especially when others may not treat you with the respect and kindness they should. May you be protected from all who would harm you or threaten your human rights, including your right to bravely leave your home in search of a new start and...

22nd Aug 2017

in Faith, Life

by Adriel Booker

When Faith Looks Like Staying Put

There are times in our faith journey where Jesus calls us to step out of the boat. We all know the story of Peter—the bold one—saying, “Lord, give me the word and I’ll come.” And we know the outcome of the step of faith that resulted. Peter followed Jesus’ footsteps and actually walked on the water. Walked on water. The story is pretty incredible. But as exciting as the prospect of walking on water is, there are other times when we desperately want out of the boat,...