Expecting! (Update)
We just wanted to drop you a note to let you know what has been happening since last time we blogged!
This past couple weeks have been packed full of fact finding calls...calling county, state, starting paperwork for 501c3/irs, retreat property owners, cabin builders, contractors, security companies, fencing/gates etc and so many others....all on a little whisper to keep moving forward with "plans" to develop & build a retreat, ministry & equipping center. The main ingredient of money, is God's part. It seems foolish in mans eyes for us to believe God for such a lavish and abundant gift, but our spirits say otherwise. This week we prayed and just asked God to confirm our steps..... a person on Facebook who we dont know (in a mutual group) posted this to us:
MicheleandKen Cole - As I was typing your names I heard the phrase "stay the course" and felt to go look it up on 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. The crooked ways are being made straight, the high places low, the low places high. He is making the path plain to you and you will not stumble or falter. Just as His eye is on the sparrow, it is on YOU! He says what He means and means what He says! Don't second guess... you've got it! ... and He's got YOU! Blessings!
Today, we are at our church using the wifi and we were chatting with our pastor. At the end of the chat, he just happened to say "stay the course". Cool!
Last week also, I jokingly prayed and asked God if the money was going to fall out of the sky. Here's another prophetic word from a stranger:
Here are a couple other unsolicited words given to us by total strangers on Facebook:
MicheleandKen Cole, I'm hearing stand still and watch me work things out for you. Casting all your cares on me. Trust that, I will handle everything in my timing. I am the Lord. If , I said it, I will make it good. My promises are Yea and Amen. Never forget that, I see your life from beginning to end says the Lord. Also you want be disappointed. My love is toward you. I pray this speaks to you.
MicheleandKen Cole get the sense that things haven't been settled but the Lord is going to fix those things that are needing to be settled. You are being increased in your responsibility in the wrelm of the spirit and an increase in your understanding and a waterfall to be poured on you to pouring out on others. As you are pouring out you will be poured on in greater measure, greater anointing
MicheleandKenCole I see you ground breaking in your life. It's not the ground you are thinking but a new fresh rewarding ground. The Father is pleased with you . Many years you have obeyed His word even when it looked insane. For that you have been chosen to receive more. He is a saying come higher with Him..let go of the weights that so easily entangle you. Come soar like an eagle in the clear blue sky.
MicheleandKenCole I see you ground breaking in your life. It's not the ground you are thinking but a new fresh rewarding ground. The Father is pleased with you . Many years you have obeyed His word even when it looked insane. For that you have been chosen to receive more. He is a saying come higher with Him..let go of the weights that so easily entangle you. Come soar like an eagle in the clear blue sky.
MicheleandKen Cole, the day has come to hold hands and march forward. Yellow lights on the right, red light on the left, and I see a magnificent purple light beaming from the middle. You two are walking on sandy path towards this magnificent purple beauty. Purple is royalty colors. You are seated in Heavenly places. I keep hearing "take your seat". I see this to mean there may be hesitation to feel secure in the position of authority He has given you but no need. It is time to walk in freedom of what He has before you.
There are so many prophetic words out there saying that September is the month we are going to see shifts - shifts in health, finances and more. Some of these resonate with what we feel the Lord is saying to us in our quiet time and also lines up with some of what is happening in the natural. For instance, our lease on our rental is up September 30th. We had dinner with the sellers of the property we feel God is leading us to and they said that they plan to take house and property off the market September 30th and they won't be selling. (now that may change now that they know our full God story - and they are very much interested in being part of it - as he is a general contractor. He has offered to help us design, develop & build the retreat property/ministry building - as little or as much involvement as we want. - that in itself is a huge God ordained thing).
Earlier this year, I felt the Lord say, August was a month of suddenlies. It sure has been. So much forward momentum and yet we still must wait on God for His timing and His provision. God has been definitely involved lining things up, creating divine appointment and connections this last couple weeks of August. Exciting, scary and a bit stir crazy at the anticipation of how God is going to pull this off! We don't know the "how" or the "when" but feel it's getting close!!!!
We are asking for those that are praying and standing and believing with us to please please continue!!
Here are a few specific prayer points!
1. Pray for continued divine appointments & connections.
2. Pray for my health (believing that is going to shift to divine healing soon - I'm ready).
3. Pray for God's perfect timing and provision for vision! (we continue to hear, it's coming).
4. Pray that our new board of directors will work well together and be in alignment with the vision God is giving us!
5. Pray for everyday provision as well... Ken's job still only part time, minimum wage and when this gets launched full steam, he will need to be full time at the retreat property.
f 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
SOON we will have our own 501c3 and will be able to take donations that way!