August 30, 2026
— Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Christianity (BDCC) · Source: "Zhao Maijia," Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Christianity (bdcconline.net)
Proverbs 19:14 House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
True grace is often not found in comfortable external circumstances, but in the divine companion and presence that God bestows. Zhao Maijia and He Enzheng served side by side in southern Xinjiang, upholding each other through hardship, just as Proverbs says, a prudent spouse is a special gift from the Lord. We often seek security in material wealth and comfort, overlooking that companions and members of the body who walk, pray, and suffer together with us are the most precious treasures on our heavenly journey. With the Lord's presence, even the humblest place becomes a holy temple.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for gifting us with like-minded companions and co-workers in life. Grant us wisdom and a grateful heart to cherish those around us who share in the grace of life. Whether we are in seasons of prosperity or in the wilderness, may Your presence be manifested in our families and ministries. Help us not to look at the simplicity or hardship of our circumstances, but to value Your presence alone, so that our homes and our lives may become temples of Your glory. Amen!