Bless the LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Psalm 103:1 NASB
Has God blessed you recently? Is there something you can be thankful for today? Has a kind word or gesture been given to you?
It is so easy to get distracted and focused on the negative things in life. The more problems one might have, the easier it is to fall into "poor me" attitudes.
Years ago when I prayed to the Lord asking for healing from my migraines, I told him I wanted to be like the one leper that came back and thanked Him. I didn't want to be healed and just go on my way. Let's take a look at this Scripture.
It is so easy to get distracted and focused on the negative things in life. The more problems one might have, the easier it is to fall into "poor me" attitudes.
Years ago when I prayed to the Lord asking for healing from my migraines, I told him I wanted to be like the one leper that came back and thanked Him. I didn't want to be healed and just go on my way. Let's take a look at this Scripture.
Jesus Heals Ten Men With Leprosy
11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy[b] met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us.14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed.15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.17 Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18 Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” Luke 17:11-19
This song below has been playing in my head quite often over the last few weeks. It has reminded me that there are so many reasons to be thankful and to praise the Lord for His goodness. Listen to it at the link below or read the words, I've copied & pasted.
10000 Reasons Song - https://youtu.be/XtwIT8JjddM
Bless the Lord oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
The sun comes up
It's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass
And whatever lies before me
Let me be singing
When the evening comes
It's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass
And whatever lies before me
Let me be singing
When the evening comes
Bless the Lord oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
You're rich in love
And You're slow to anger
Your name is great
And Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness
I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons
For my heart to find
And You're slow to anger
Your name is great
And Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness
I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons
For my heart to find
Bless the Lord oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
Bless You Lord
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
Bless You Lord
And on that day
When my strength is failing
The end draws near
And my time has come
Still my soul will
Sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years
And then forevermore
Forevermore
When my strength is failing
The end draws near
And my time has come
Still my soul will
Sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years
And then forevermore
Forevermore
Bless the Lord oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
Bless the Lord oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
Yes I'll worship Your Holy name
I'll worship Your Holy name
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
Yes I'll worship Your Holy name
I'll worship Your Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
Jesus I will worship Your Holy name
Worship Your Holy name
God is so worthy of our praise! He is a good good father! Last month, we felt led to go to Joplin,MO to shop at Aldi & Sam's Club. We prayed for a divine appointment & connection. Someone popped in just as we were ready to leave and stayed for 1.5 hours. I told Ken it must be a divine delay. Ken had it all planned to eat at an Italian restaurant for lunch as there are none around us. As we were approaching Joplin, Ken changed his mind and wanted Mexican. I googled Mexican restaurants and kept getting drawn to one specific one. There were many to choose from. Fast forward...... we were seated in a little cubbie type hole in the restaurant where only one other table was seated. We were sitting so close to the other table, it was natural to start up a conversation. We ended up chatting for 1.5 hours and had a delightful time. We even prayed for each other and God gave me some words of encouragement for them. When we got up to leave, the husband, took our check and said he wanted to pay for our lunch because we were such an inspiration. Little kindness gestures like that really can make a person's day. There is so much more to this story, but I'm trying to keep it short. P.S. She wrote a book called I'll Push, You Steer. It's all about having a good attitude to help you get through life! By Bonnie Tesh & Ronda Del Boccio. https://www.amazon.com/Ill-Push-You-Steer-Definitive/dp/0937660280
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. James 1:17
Today, I posted a comment on Facebook - COMPLIMENT CHALLENGE
🤣...comment below, just your name... I will reply to your comment something I like about you....and if I don't know you, I will ask the Lord. #love #bekind #wordofknowledge.
“It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.”
― Germany Kent
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
Jesus I will worship Your Holy name
Worship Your Holy name
God is so worthy of our praise! He is a good good father! Last month, we felt led to go to Joplin,MO to shop at Aldi & Sam's Club. We prayed for a divine appointment & connection. Someone popped in just as we were ready to leave and stayed for 1.5 hours. I told Ken it must be a divine delay. Ken had it all planned to eat at an Italian restaurant for lunch as there are none around us. As we were approaching Joplin, Ken changed his mind and wanted Mexican. I googled Mexican restaurants and kept getting drawn to one specific one. There were many to choose from. Fast forward...... we were seated in a little cubbie type hole in the restaurant where only one other table was seated. We were sitting so close to the other table, it was natural to start up a conversation. We ended up chatting for 1.5 hours and had a delightful time. We even prayed for each other and God gave me some words of encouragement for them. When we got up to leave, the husband, took our check and said he wanted to pay for our lunch because we were such an inspiration. Little kindness gestures like that really can make a person's day. There is so much more to this story, but I'm trying to keep it short. P.S. She wrote a book called I'll Push, You Steer. It's all about having a good attitude to help you get through life! By Bonnie Tesh & Ronda Del Boccio. https://www.amazon.com/Ill-Push-You-Steer-Definitive/dp/0937660280
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. James 1:17
Today, I posted a comment on Facebook - COMPLIMENT CHALLENGE
🤣...comment below, just your name... I will reply to your comment something I like about you....and if I don't know you, I will ask the Lord. #love #bekind #wordofknowledge.
I have had well over 75 & counting people put their name down and have given them a word from my heart or from the Father's heart. But, the point I wanted to share with this is that so many returned the favor and have blessed my socks off! This goes right along with one of my favorite verses (I have quite a few favorites). Wow, that is something I'm thankful for!
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Luke 6:38 NIV
I will end with a challenge for you - Are you giving God thanks and praise daily for the many, many blessings He bestows on you? If you are not, start today. Make a "praise & thanksgiving" journal to remind you when times are hard how good and faithful God is!!! If you are, well thank you Lord!
“It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.” ― Germany Kent
Prayer & Praise -
Praise God for ALL of you! I 'm so thankful for the many friends & family who commit time to pray for us and our ministry. I have even learned to be thankful for my "enemies" as they are what catapulted me into deeper time with the Lord.
Michele - Please continue to pray for my healing - I really think it's coming soon! I am finally getting much better sleep, not consistent yet, but much better! whooohooo God! I thank Him every morning as I awaken!
Ken - Please pray for him.... his hours are still cut. It's hard for a man, to not be able to earn enough.....but he is trusting God as am I. His bring home is less than what we pay for rent....and we have sold just about everything we can to bring us some additional funds. I say this because we are in the 11th hour, well, my opinion it's close to 11:59 and .59 seconds. Ha! God has proven faithful over and over!
Canyon - He is a trooper. He still is showing signs of weakness. He's kind of like a newborn. Sleep, poop and eats (well, not as often).
Ministry - We don't know how, we don't know when, BUT we are still contending and believing for God to bring the provision for the vision. He has been showing us new things and a lot since January and are anxiously awaiting for it to happen (In His timing). Without divulging much, big changes are imminent. We've been released and been given a blessing from our pastor and his wife....and from God! Please PRAY FOR OPEN DOORS!!!!! Connections are being made and much confirmation is happening! We are in the state of Missouri, which is the show me state, right? So, we are praying God, show us the money! Ha!
Thank YOU to those who email me prayer requests. I really am blessed to be able to have the time to do that for you!
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.
Megablessings -
Ken & Michele Cole
http://www.wantinsight.com
michele@wantinsight.com, ken@wantinsight.com
Tax deductible & non tax deductible donations can be made:
1. Checks made payable to Sonlit Fields, PO Box 371, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744 or if you prefer anonymous giving - you can give through our Donor Fund
2. Non tax deductible donations can be made directly to us by: THIS IS THE FASTEST WAY TO GET MONEY TO US FOR DAILY USE.
Paypal - www.paypal.com (michele@wantinsight.com)
3. Donor Fund - Contact National Christian Foundation - Ken & Michele Cole - Want InSight Fund - Tax deductible
7171 W. 95th Street, Suite 501
Overland Park, KS 66212
Phone: 913.310.0279
Fax: 913.227.0254 www.nationalchristian.com
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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