His favor is our shield.

"But let all who take refuge in you be glad;

let them ever sing for joy.

Spread your protections over them,

that those who love your name may rejoice in you. 

For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; 

you surround them with your favor as with a shield."

The Lord has really showered us with His favor. A ministry like The Bethany Project doesn't make sense to the world. Why would a group of girls want to go hang out with women working in a strip club... while they are working? It isn't logical. But last Tuesday, Gracie, Heather, and I went into the club downtown and met the part-time "House Mom" there, and she was so excited for us to come back! ...what...? God's protection over us is so evident. On Thursday, we went back to meet with the main House Mom, and God again proved His faithfulness in answering prayers. We had been praying that the new House Mom at this particular establishment would like us and be more open than the last one was to us coming in to hang out with the girls. Well, to our surprises, she already knew us! She had worked at another club in town that we used to always go into, but it recently closed. We had great relationships with the people at that club, and now I believe it is evident that the Lord has now given us that same favor at the club downtown. She invited us to come every Tuesday! This is not normal. We won't be able to go every week, but it is great that the offer is there!! 

We plan to go in with a group of girls from our small group on Tuesday night to bring food and gifts to the girls who will be working that night. Join us in praying for that outreach - that we will be able to have meaningful conversations and begin to build lasting and trusting relationships with the girls.   

We will also be going into another establishment in another part of town. Pray that God gives us the same favor there. That we will be able to meet those girls and really bless them. 

I'll be sure to keep you updated!!