In this blog:Stay the Course
Update
Are you waiting on God? It seems like most of our Christian walk is waiting on God for something? What has He spoken to you? Can you take Him at His Word? What do you do? How do you actively wait?
Psalm 119:1-5
You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God.
You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God.
You're blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him.
That's right - you don't go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set.
You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it.
Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set.. (Emphasis mine)
According to Wikipedia: "Stay the course" is a phrase used in the context of a war or battle meaning to pursue a goal regardless of any obstacles or criticism.
What obstacles are you facing? Are you hearing criticism from those around you?
Whenever you walk in faith, trusting God for a promise or a dream He has put on your heart, you're bound to face obstacles and experience "border bullies" as Bruce Wilkinson calls them in his book Dream Giver. Border bullies are those naysayers, those that could potentially hinder or bring discouragement as you wait on the Lord. But the Lord says, "blessed when you stay the course". It's imperative that you surround yourself with those who will support you, encourage you, pray with you and cheer you on towards your dreams. If there are folks around you who don't do this, do your best to disconnect for this season.
What has God spoke to you? What dreams has He placed in your heart? This past month I've been spending time in the Gospels (The Message Bible). Every story I read, the message that the Holy Spirit has been putting on my heart is, "you can take Me at My Word". Remember the story where Jesus told the boy to go the next town and get a colt. He said if they ask you what you're doing, tell them I (Jesus) need it. Do you think that if I told you to go to the next town and go to a car lot and get me a new SUV, and if they asked what are you doing, you could tell them I sent you and they would just give the car to you? Doubtful! They'd probably have you arrested for insanity. Ha! But this boy, he had faith and didn't doubt Jesus. He took Him at His Word. So the boy went and did what Jesus said. They didn't question why Jesus needed the colt, they just let the boy get it. Matthew 21 Pretty Cool!
That means we too can take God at His Word! Update: Last blog, I included a prophetic word we received that indicated, we were to "stay the course". Since that blog, we have had that same word spoken over us three additional times. We are doing just that! The past 2 months have been packed full of phone calls relating to design, development & building a retreat, equipping hub. We have been working with an organization to get our 501c3 formed and are excited to announce the name of our new business/ministry is Sonlit Fields, Inc. We are working on a business plan, a logo and will work on a website when we are a bit closer.
Also, since the last blog, we have now renewed a 6 month lease and the property we want has gone off the market for sale. We are praying and believing that when the funds come in, the seller's will still be willing to sell to us. We feel this is the perfect property to do what God is calling us to do, but as we always do, we hold on loosely. God may have a better property or a different plan. But, we stay the course until we hear anything differently.
God is using us to minister to quite a few - a couple who has recently come off meth addiction and is now following the Lord; several individuals who have had trauma in their childhood, troubled marriages, alcoholics driving to get sober, etc.
I (Michele) still wrestling with God on timing for my healing. He continues to reassure me that He will heal me completely! Standing on His promises!!!!
We are continuing to believe God for the provision for this vision He has put on our hearts. We have no idea on how He is going to bring the funds needed, but know where He guides, He provides.
Ken is still working at Dollar General in which they reduced his hours to three days. The extra days off help with the planning process we are doing for the retreat property, however, the income has been reduced to about $300 a month. Obviously this isn't enough. We continue to trust God to meet our needs and He is faithful!
Would you continue to pray for us as the Lord leads or more specifically for:
Provision, Health and Open Doors!!
Bless YOU. Thank you for caring for us, praying for us and standing with us! If there is anything you need prayer for, please let us know. We are happy to!!!
If you have been blessed by this ministry or feel led to support what God is doing through us - financially, below are a few options. Your generosity and your prayer support is greatly appreciated and needed as we continue to walk in faith and God's calling.
God Bless YOU -
Ken & Michele Cole
http://www.wantinsight.com
michele@wantinsight.com, ken@wantinsight.com
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