Dear
friends, as some of you know, my Dad, his name is Francisco Helio, is a pastor
and a politician in Brazil, and in this year’s election he’s running for a high
position in the government, one that he used to have a few years ago. The
position pretty much puts him as second authority in the city where he lives,
and where Christine and I will be living.
In
the past year I’ve been thinking a lot about the opportunity we have to
influence decisions that will affect a whole city, and to bring God’s values and
kingdom’s principles back into the political realm in Brazil and influence
culture. What would it look like to live as a present day’s Daniels and
Josephs, two men that changed the course of their nation and it’s leaders
because of the presence of God in their lives? And what would it look like to
walk in such wisdom and favour?
This
has been a big thing in my heart, and more and more I’m dreaming and flirting
with God about what could happen if we use this opportunity for His kingdom and
glory. And I truly believe that these dreams and passion to influence this
realm of society comes from God’s heart for my family and it is something i
would be very much involved in once we're in Brazil.
My
dad was one of the first Christians politicians in our city, and when he was
first elected for that position (back in the 90’s), he opened the door for
Christians to come in and have a influence in what goes on in the city, now,
the same way he was used to open a door for the church to get into politics, I
believe God wants to use him to open a door for the Kingdom to come in,
which
is exciting.
So
why am I saying this to you? I’m glad you asked. The elections happen in a
week. Keep my dad (Francisco Helio) and his team and our city (called
Uberlandia) in prayers. And if you have any word for him or his team let me
know and i'll pass it on to them.
Cheers!!
And much love to all y'all!!
Daniel
