Look, a small cloud, the size of the palm of a man’s hand, is rising up from the sea 1 King 18:44
Oh Wow!!!!! Last week's blog post, we asked if you would fast and pray for us, specifically on Thursday, June 14th. We were overwhelmed, blessed and encouraged by the response. Thank YOU ALL soooooooooo very much!! What an amazing gift Jesus gave us when we are called into His family. We have more brothers and sisters than we can count to stand with us! YOU are a GIFT to us!!
We sent the blog on Monday asking for prayer on June 14th as we felt God prompted. Yes, there was a significant reason, though we did not know at that time. On Tuesday, a strategic and potentially vital call was scheduled for Thursday afternoon. God is so good!!
Recently, we were asked if we had contacted a certain family about funding our vision. That statement provoked a series of thoughts and hope. The Lord reminded me of Elijah in 1 King 18:41-45 that he mixed his faith with a small cloud and the Lord provided!
41 And Elijah said to Ahab, “Go, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.” 42 So Ahab went off to eat and drink, but Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel, bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees.
43 “Go and look toward the sea,” he told his servant. And he went up and looked.
“There is nothing there,” he said.
Seven times Elijah said, “Go back.”
44 The seventh time the servant reported, “A cloud as small as a man’s hand is rising from the sea.”
So Elijah said, “Go and tell Ahab, ‘Hitch up your chariot and go down before the rain stops you.’”
45 Meanwhile, the sky grew black with clouds, the wind rose, a heavy rain started falling and Ahab rode off to Jezreel. 46 The power of the Lord came on Elijah and, tucking his cloak into his belt, he ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.
We are ASKING again, if you would, please PRAY and FAST any day(s) you can in the next few weeks. Your prayers and fasting last week made a huge impact in bringing forth an open door. Actually, several open doors that were not expected. God gave us favor and He moved swiftly. Your prayers AGAIN will make a HUGE impact!!!!
Our specific prayer requests are as follows:
1. That the Lord has gone before us (as we have been praying) and prepared the hearts of ALL who will put their eyes on this proposal - that they will hear His voice and act on it. The Lord's will be done!
2. That God will move in them swiftly to respond expediently with a favorable response.
3. That God would give us increased wisdom, discernment and understanding to fulfill this call as it become reality.
4. That the property we are looking at (we believe is God's choice) will remain available and will be the perfect and ultimate place for this vision. And without any hinderances or issues.
5. That the Lord will bring around us (as He is always faithful to do) those who He wants to come alongside and be part of this in some form or another.
6. That not only would the provision for the vision be fulfilled, but ongoing consistent financial supporters. This endeavor is going to require a sizable monthly outlay for operating expenses.
7. That God would continue to raise up intercessors for us and this vision. There is and probably will be much warfare and opposition. That God would hedge us in, safely in His arms and care.
8. Most importantly - that when we step into this destiny God has so graciously created us to do, we would impact and influence ALL God brings our way! This has been and will continue to be an amazing journey God has us on. One filled with risk, faith, trust, tears, dependence on Him, joy and overwhelming gratitude for God's goodness shown through YOU! Without all of you God has placed in our lives, we wouldn't be where we are today. Each one of you has deposited such a beautiful part to our walk with the Lord. For that we are eternally grateful!!!!
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