Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Dark Hallways Bring Deeper Trust in God

In this blog:
Dark Hallways Bring Deeper Trust in God
Update/Praise Report

Are you a little down? Frustrated? Are you enduring financial setbacks, health issues or relational challenges? Maybe you're experiencing loneliness? ?
Do you ever question God? Do you ever get a little impatient in the wait? I know I have.
God is a good God, all the time and yet often we wonder where He is or why we have to go through hard times. Yet, He leads us into a very dark hallway, a transitioning season. It's a place where you learn a deeper trust, a deeper reliance on what the Word says and not on your feelings. You long for God to bring breakthrough or even just the next step, but yet He's pretty quiet. John 16 brings hope, brings purpose to your pain. Ponder these verses regarding your situation.......
20 "You’ll be sad, very sad, but your sadness will develop into gladness.
21-23 “When a woman gives birth, she has a hard time, there’s no getting around it. But when the baby is born, there is joy in the birth. This new life in the world wipes out memory of the pain. The sadness you have right now is similar to that pain, but the coming joy is also similar. When I see you again, you’ll be full of joy, and it will be a joy no one can rob from you. You’ll no longer be so full of questions.
23-24 “This is what I want you to do: Ask the Father for whatever is in keeping with the things I’ve revealed to you. Ask in my name, according to my will, and he’ll most certainly give it to you. Your joy will be a river overflowing its banks!
25-28 “I’ve used figures of speech in telling you these things. Soon I’ll drop the figures and tell you about the Father in plain language. Then you can make your requests directly to him in relation to this life I’ve revealed to you. I won’t continue making requests of the Father on your behalf. I won’t need to. Because you’ve gone out on a limb, committed yourselves to love and trust in me, believing I came directly from the Father, the Father loves you directly. First, I left the Father and arrived in the world; now I leave the world and travel to the Father.”
29-30 His disciples said, “Finally! You’re giving it to us straight, in plain talk—no more figures of speech. Now we know that you know everything—it all comes together in you. You won’t have to put up with our questions anymore. We’re convinced you came from God.”
31-33 Jesus answered them, “Do you finally believe? In fact, you’re about to make a run for it—saving your own skins and abandoning me. But I’m not abandoned. The Father is with me. I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.” John 16:20-33
Once God brings you through (gives birth) you have no memory of pain but JOY overflowing. No longer will you have need to question God, and ANYTHING you ask according to His will is given!!
Its because you persevered in your faith to Him!! And your faith will be unshakeable and you will experience deep PEACE! Oh, how I long for that day.
Trust Him on this journey. Breakthrough is coming! Destiny will be fulfilled! He's in this and He's got you.

Update:  We have sent our completed paperwork in for the 501c3.  In just a few weeks, God willing, it will be ready to send off to the IRS.  Please continue to pray for no hiccups, hinderances or obstacles especially from the IRS.

We are nearing the point of having to make some decisions about jobs, move, etc.  As you know we do feel called to open a retreat property here in Eldo, but our finances are almost gone and there are no jobs here that can support us.  The enemy would love for us to throw in the towel and leave, walk away from  our destiny.  It's been a hard faith walk so now more than ever, we covet your prayers for provision - for provision for the vision so we can do what we were made to do.  We have done everything we can do in the natural to prepare, now it's up to God.

Praise Report - For those who have prayed for my headaches, thank YOU!!  I've had migraine headaches almost daily since 1984.  Yes, 1984.  As of 10/1, I have not taken any excedrin or other med, which is a huge answer to prayer.  I have been taking a mixture of fresh ginger & honey when I have pain and it's working!!!  The headaches are not completely gone but they are definitely improving!!!  Thank YOU LORD!!


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

Tax deductible donations can be made by visiting:
1. https://www.hhmin.org/make_donation_projects.php, select Hardship Project, then use drop down box Michele Cole. 
2. Non tax deductible donations can be made directly to us by:
 Paypal - www.paypal.com  (michele@wantinsight.com) \

Monday, December 7, 2015

Waiting Prepares You For Greater Things


In this blog:
Waiting Prepares You For Greater Things
Update

Are you waiting on the Lord for a promise to come to pass? A divine desire to be fulfilled? A God purpose longing to happen?
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
Often in our walks with the Lord, we are about waiting on Him. Waiting isn't passive or even sitting idle. Waiting is actively trusting God, decreeing and declaring His Word and contending, fighting, warring for those promises to manifest. It is a time of building our spiritual muscle. Its gaining in spiritual strength and wisdom so we can truly steward the promise when it comes.

Don't let delay discourage you. Be encouraged that God is doing an even greater and deeper work in you so you can do even greater things than He. John 14:12. This means He has faith in you and is preparing you for amazing things!!
What are you waiting‬ for?? What are you waiting on?? Are you ready to soar? Let your wait be active and productive in growing deeper in the Lord. Don't give up and dont get discouraged. His timing is perfect. And....when the wait is over suddenly you will be AMAZED and blown away by His faithfulness! 


                                       Waiting Prepares You For Greater Things

Update:


My blood pressure has been fairly stable with just a few spikes.  I've been taking an old fashioned remedy we all know as Baking Soda.  Sodium Bicarbonate was often used to lower blood pressure back in the day.  I am still waiting for the doctor to read my medical records I gave him almost a month ago.  I wait patiently, trusting God. My health is still very much a challenge... sleepless nights or limited sleep has taken over again.  God continues to reassure me healing is coming.  Recently He gave me a word in my quiet time with Him letting me know what to watch for to know that He has touched my body and brought healing.  I'm excited for that day!!! 


Ken is still working at Dollar General.  It is only 3 days a week with no hope for more hours.  We are continuing to trust God for provision and/or open doors for other work.  In the natural, we need a miracle pretty darn soon. 


We continue to lead a small group in our home on Thursday nights.  It has been a time of growing and going deeper with a good group of people.  We also have had many opportunities to minister in our home church and Ken in the workplace.   

We are staying the course towards our 501c3 paperwork.  Lots to be done and it is stretching us both.   We are thankful for folks we know in KC who are helping us with some of this!  We are continuing to stand in faith, decreeing and believing for the provision for the vision for Sonlit Fields.  The property we are interested in is off the market.  If this is the one (and we think so but are open handed), we are trusting God to make a way!  



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

Tax deductible donations can be made by visiting:
1. https://www.hhmin.org/make_donation_projects.php, select Hardship Project, then use drop down box Michele Cole. 
2. Non tax deductible donations can be made directly to us by:
 Paypal - www.paypal.com  (michele@wantinsight.com) \