Earlier this week a friend (they read this blog) said she saw 22:22 and then got this Scripture in Hebrews for us. What we didn't know was how much that would be needed in the days ahead.
We got sideswiped twice this week. The hardest one is our landlord. We have had a great relationship with them. We send food up and down the stairs to each other. We pray for each other. We sit out and visit and even the wife has been attending our home group. Thursday night we got a text telling us they were raising our rent - a total of 22.22% and that we are no longer allowed to have our prayer meeting or any company over 2 people. The rent, they can do. It hit us out of nowhere. I understand some rent increase... it's more the dictating we cannot have guests and the hostile presentation of this. We are completely flabbergasted, shocked and it hurt my heart. They told us to abide by their rules or they would kick us out. Ken tried to have conversation with them but they had made up their mind and said it was time for us to move. They didn't want us here anymore. We have NOT done anything wrong to deserve this kind of behavior.
There is absolutely NOTHING we can afford here to rent. 2 bedroom 1 bath apartments are going for $2000 some even into $3000 a month. We have been blessed with paying $900 including utilities. God brought us here - and even our landlords said that they prayed us in. I have everyone I know looking for us and nothing online that we can see. It will truly be a God miracle if something opens up. I see everyday on Facebook groups desperate people looking for affordable rentals and even housing. Many are living in Rv's anywhere they can find a lot or someone to rent part of their land - and often without running water and electricity. It's a very desperate situation for us now and many others. The other thing is that a few months ago, the Lord told me He was closing down my Facebook Marketing. I had 4 accounts. One by one 3 now have left. Just couldn't continue due to economy. No offense - no relational strain. That income paid our rent. Now I have one account and unfortunately its only $100 a month. But God!!!
We are unsure of next steps....other than continued prayers and trust in our Lord Jesus. We are clinging to Him and His unwavering promises. We are praying blessings over all involved. Asking for reconciliation and healing of hearts.
This is the interesting part. When God first showed us our move to Montana, He gave us Isaiah 22:22 I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David; what he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. Recently we went to Kansas City for a family reunion and to see friends. The Lord showed me the trip would be closure and send off. I didn't really know what that meant. When we were leaving town heading home I had a vision of large ancient doors shutting behind us and we were shaking the dust off our feet. Matthew 10:14. I didn't see that as negative. I sensed the Lord speak to me that He was just showing us our past season is officially closed. Whew!! That's great news because we felt it was our wilderness, our pit and our prison - in relationship to a Joseph calling. He told me that those doors had to shut before new doors could open. I find it not a coincidence that all this came about with our landlord on 7/22/22. 7 means completion or fullness in the Bible and then there is the 22:22 again. We have to believe that God is the one shutting the doors - or should I say slamming the doors and that He will open the new one soon.
We have been praying and believing God for our destiny property. We have been contending for a new place to live for a while - not because of anything other than size of space we have and that our home group has taken off. We've had to turn people away. Our home group is so special. We all have been thoroughly enjoying it and have built an incredible bond - building an Acts 2 type community. Several in our group are feeling a similar squeeze as we are - and same need - that only God can do it.
We are asking for urgent prayer. We are asking for any insight or help we can get. We desperately need God to show up mightily. And this weekend would be best. I am feeling the stress of this in my body. I have missed two nights sleep now and am experiencing incredible pain and tension. But mostly, we need a place to live. Can we count on you for prayer??
Please reach out if you hear anything that could help us. We are so thankful for the body of Christ! We love each of you and am thankful for your care! Below are some ways you can help!
1. Facebook Marketing - which I have room for one or two more accounts - this is where I help market your business or ministry on Facebook. I have had 30+ years sales and marketing and the last 8 years doing Facebook. I took over 40 hours of training and am still actively pursuing further knowledge on how to increase traffic to your page and build a customer base. I have had huge success with several companies over the years. I am really geared towards small business. So if you know of anyone who might want my services, I'd love to chat.
2. I am actively doing Thrive Life - long term food storage. This is great for people who don't like the preparation to cook meals everyday, great for singles & families - no waste, fresh food. 25 year shelf life unopened & 1 year opened (with just a few exceptions). Kids even love this - they'll eat vegetables right out of the can. This food is amazing! You can buy other products in the big box stores or online, but if you were to compare side by side - you would find this is far superior in quality and nutrition. Thrive Life is the leading company out there. They are proactive -and offer non-gmo, organic and mostly organic (some items they haven't paid for that label as to keep prices down). They are a great company to work for. For those that know me, know I am a foodie. I've tried many other companies brands before I found this and this is the product I believe in and KNOW is good!
With the ever increasing need to be prepared, food shortages, inflation, this is something I feel the Lord has asked me to be committed to. You can check out my website at https://michelecole.thrivelife.com. There are 3 ways that help me. You can have a tasting party - and I can do it even long distance - over zoom!
a. Be a customer - start a monthly delivery (can skip months) with a budget you can afford and prepare for what's here and coming. If you bought from me before but went inactive, we can reactivate your account under my name. By choosing monthly delivery over $99 you get free shipping & a 15% discount. They offer monthly sales that are worth looking at too! Even the news channels are reporting to expect food shortages!!!!!
b. Refer people to my website who may want to store food. If you are a customer, you get a referral link. When you share that link -you get discounts and free food when they order. (a lady here had earned $1000+ in free food)
c. Become a consultant - hear me out - you don't have to sell unless you want too. People become consultants for several reasons. One - they get paid 5% on everything they spend over $50. Did you hear that - you get paid on your own orders. Two - if you share with friends and family you can build a residual income & earn free food. Especially in the first 100 days. Three - some (me) are wanting this to be a way to earn serious cash. Yes, this is a MLM company - but there compensation plan can be quite lucrative. I'm still learning all about this... there are some consultants who are "inactive" and still making 6 figures off residual sales That would be my goal - not to be inactive -but to make a nice living so we can really step into full time ministry when God opens that door. This would fund that!
3. We are trying to sell our timeshares. We have two. We have moved away from the area and there is no chance we will get back to use them.
Branson - http://rocklane.com/branson-yacht-club/
2 bedroom, 2 full bath - sleeps 6, full amenities, kitchen, wifi - on the lake - beautiful views. Down the street from Silver Dollar City. Quite, peaceful location. You get to use it 1 week every ODD year for life (but they are flexible on that). You can also break it up to 3 nights and 4 nights in any given year. Annual dues $330. We are asking $5000 (includes closing costs). Will consider other offers. You can rent it out when not using yourself and get $500-$750 a week. We've done that often throughout the years. This is something you own and can pass down through inheritance. You can also subscribe to RCI and trade this week for anywhere else. We did that a couple of times. Branson has great trading ability.
Lake of the Ozarks - http://www.lakeview-resort.com
This is a studio condo- sleeps 4 - but more comfortable for just 2. Kitchen & bath. On the lake - full amenities. Great out of the way location. Annual dues $230. We are asking $3500 (includes closing costs). This is 1 week a year anytime for life.
Hugs, love and prayers.
Ken & Michele Cole
michele@wantinsight.com
Here are ways you can give if you feel led:
1. Non tax deductible donations can be made to:
Ken & Michele Cole, PO Box 1982, Hamilton, MT 59840
This is the only way currently we can use funds for our personal needs at this time. or through
Paypal - paypal.me/micheleacole
Venmo- @Michele-Cole-20
Cashapp - cash.app/$micheleacole2019
2. Tax deductible options:
Checks payable to Sonlit Fields, PO Box 1982, Hamilton, MT 59840
This goes into our ministry account to be used for outreach and saving towards our vision.
Donor Fund - The Signatry - Ken & Michele Cole - listed under Want InSight Fund.
7171 W 95th Street, Suite 501, Overland Park, KS 66212
Phone 913 310 0279
www.thesignatry,com
This is an option to keep gifts anonymous - again for outreach and savings toward our vision.
Vision
God has given us a vision to build a retreat property along with ministry equipping center.
The retreat portion of our ministry is to provide a safe place for pastors, lay leaders & other ministry folks to come and be refreshed & encouraged through prophetic ministry (if wanted). We will offer private cabins with kitchens & full bathrooms, and plenty of places to roam on the property to get quiet with the Lord.
We will offer other specialty retreats - marriage, healing, prophetic teaching & activating people into the world & health and wellness retreats and more.
The Lord has graced us with the desire to come alongside the Church - to bring healing, deliverance & freedom to new/newer believers. We are not wanting to replace their church, but better help them be ready to serve in their church.
In our community building - we will eventually have a 24/7 prayer room, healing & prophetic rooms and a place for community worship services for those on the property.
Our passion is to minister to a lost & hurting world. To equip the saints to do the same and to be a blessing to our community and surrounding areas. Our hopes are that we can pour out God's love in a mighty way to bring more and more souls into the Kingdom, get them discipled, called into their purpose & destiny and released to do God's business!!!! We also have a passion to give generously to help those in need and to help others launch into their God given destinies.
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