The Intercessory Missionary
Monthly Newsletter: Vol. 13 // January 2025
New Year, Renewed Rest
"I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me." Psalm 3:5 NRSV
Do you ever have those days where your mind wanders? What about the feeling like you've forgotten something? You could've left home on a trip, and you have the road before you, but somehow even after double and triple checking the home before you left, you still have that sickening feeling that you're missing something. Maybe I'm crazy, but this is a recurring feeling in my life. It can sometimes lead me to deep dark seasons of hopelessness and despair. It's an odd feeling. You know, to feel like you've lost or forgotten something, yet have everything you need. This Christmas season was one of hope, but also one of reflection and seeking. As I watched my little girl open her gifts, and be fascinated by the beauty of the lights in this season, it's forced me to slow down and see the blessings that are right in front of me. As I've looked into the beautiful gaze of my beloved wife I've found that I'm not alone. As I unpack my burdens and try and process the past year and a half with my counselor I realize I'm not crazy and I'm not judged. I am loved. As I sat with my mother and my father and I broke bread and fellowshipped I realized I am seen. As I led worship for our beloved congregation this Christmas I felt filled to overflowing. As I hiked with my brother, and played board games with my sister and brother in law, I saw Christ looking back at me with each smile and affirmation. GOD IS WITH US.
After several years of serving the Lord at WellSpring Community and other ministries, I am taking a well needed sabbatical for the month of January. Rest is a virtue that I am learning and trying to live. If you feel inclined please prayerfully consider giving a one time gift or sign up for recurring gifts through Patreon this year. I have much that I'm praying into this 2025 year and could use your prayers and support. Shabbat Shalom by brothers and sisters.
-Caleb
Future Plans and Prayer Points
Things to be looking forward to this year:
I'll be on tour all month! Come see me at a show near you!
I'll be releasing two new singles, "Omnipresent" and "Slow Down", with an expected full EP into 2026. If you would like to help support my recording endeavors, pray into joining my Patreon, or my Substack. You can also give a one time gift! Just click the QR code below!
I'll be hosting a Christian Songwriters Round-Table Retreat at my church this spring. Pray into attending!
There will be plenty of worship nights next year, just keep on the look out!
I plan to have another project done and begin recording that I'm calling, "Three Nails and a Tree". It will be a program for the Church. I'll release more information as it develops.
I want to thank you for your support in 2024. Please pray for my family as we discern our year this year. After several years of working for Vintage Paris Coffee Shop as one of the managers, I am praying for the Lord to open another door for me to grow as a musician and leader. Please pray into this with me. I don't want to close doors, but I want to be willing no matter what doors open for full time work. Also, pray for my wife as she steps into her new job promotion. That it would bear much fruit. Thank you and I covet your support and prayer.
Ways to Give
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Email me at: calebwilliams180456@gmail.com