He knows you by name!

Someone Likes You and Knows You by Name

"And the Lord said to Moses, 'I will also do the thing of which you have spoken; for you have found favor in my sight, and I have known you by name.'" Ex. 33:17 (NAS)

Today, because of Jesus, you can have the same favor from God that Moses enjoyed. God actually likes you, wants to be with you, and you can experience God's presence wherever you go. And just as He did with Moses, God knows you by name.
In our impersonal, nameless society, it's exciting to know that there's One who likes you, wants to be with you and knows you by name. And that's something to tell the whole world about. -Glenn Howard White Jr.

"To him (Jesus) the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out." John 10:3

The girls eyes lit up when we walked in today and called them by name- they seemed shocked. In an industry where they are just bodies, we have expressed interest in their lives. Looking only at their faces, and reminding them that they are a real person, with a face and a name. These girls are just girls. Its so fun to talk with them- and its not awkward at all. Its just like talking to a friend in a bikini at the beach. They look so lonely and scared and ashamed- and then you talk with them like they are a real person, and their smiles are so genuine. We chatted and laughed and just enjoyed friendship with these ladies, who are simply children of God.

The word quickly spread in the club. When we walked in today a new lady said, "we have heard great stuff about you. Thanks for coming." I was sure there would be more difficulty going back again- it was just too easy the first time. But they were so excited to see us return... and this time with cookies! Man they were happy about that. And the men were too!

We had an opportunity to meet another bartender/manager and he is fine with us being there as well. We have yet to meet the owner but we are hoping the good word about us spreads to him before that initial introduction.

When we were in conversation one of the ladies said, you guys should come more often- remember we had just been there two days before. We assured them that we would be back in another week. I think Friday afternoons may be our best schedule for now. We are meeting the girls that work there in the bikini bar, and some of them also work in the nude bar at night. Our prayer is to eventually expand the ministry to the night scene, but for now are pouring our hearts into the bikini bar.

Please thank God for this opportunity and leading us with each new step in this ministry.
Please pray for
Our relationships to grow with these girls as we build trust and friendship.
One young lady who wants to save up enough money to "get out" and move to Pennsylvania.
One young lady who's husband has lost his job, requiring her to pick up more shifts.
The hearts of the ministry team members to be stirred and follow God's lead.

When we left today a couple of the girls gave us meaningful hugs- you could just tell by the embrace ya know. I told one of them as she repeatedly thanked us, we just want to love you like God loves you. You know He loves you so much, really. And she just kept saying thank you.

He knows each one of them by name. And the doorkeeper has opened the door for Him to enter in. Christ will be shared with His sheep. They will here his voice and He will lead them out. John 10:3