John "Praying" Hyde

John "Praying" Hyde

"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard  your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 4:6-7)




         When a critter takes up residence at our Chancellor Ferry Farm, we name it. The newest addition to the wildlife menagerie is John "Praying" Hyde - a praying mantis often seen crawling around our back porch.

          In 1892, missionary John Hyde traveled across the ocean to preach the gospel in the Punjab region of India. Initially seeing few converts and enduring severe persecution, Hyde then prayed intensely and formed the Punjab Prayer Union. When hundreds converted to God through faith in Jesus Christ, the missionary became known as "Praying Hyde" for his passionate prayers to reach lost souls.

Are you worried today? Discouraged? Weary? Afraid? With a thankful heart, pray intensely to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and His peace, which passes understanding, will refresh your mind and heart. He is able to work a great work beyond your imagination! 

Fall on the farm

"Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we ask or think." (Eph. 3:20)