What Is on Your Bucket List?

Proverbs 16:3 - Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. 

What is on your bucket list?   

What is a bucket list - A bucket list is a list of the experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime.

Typically you might see travel, or start a hobby, fears to overcome or foods you want to try.  If you Google it, you'll find so many ideas people put on their list.  It's almost become "hip" or puts you "in the know" if you have a bucket list.  

I'm going to switch gears a minute but I promise you, I'll come back to this and tie it all together. 

These past few weeks (really much longer) I have noticed patterns in people, in things written on social media, in words, in behaviors and actions.   I've been seeing and hearing commitments being broken, loyalty wavering and integrity just going out the window.  For those that don't know Jesus, that can be, maybe normal or even expected......however for the believer, that should not be the case.  Culture is changing rapidly and declining in every moral & ethical way.  Many "believers" are following along with the "world".   Oh, we may go to church and read our bible and pray, but are we really committed to following Christ and His way.  Are we truly being a "doer" of the Word of God.  

The verse above says if we commit our works to the Lord, our plans will be established.  I researched what this actually means (having a really good idea) and I found on Bible Reference an excellent definition that speaks volumes....

"The best chance for success comes when plans are aligned with truth. 

That means those who submit to God's will and seek Him 

are in a better position

 than those who ignore or reject Him."

If we are choosing to seek God daily for what His plans are, listen and act on those, then we would know what to commit to and do it, or what not to do.  

These next examples are not meant to be offendable, but to make a point. 

Recently,  I came across a situation where a person invited another out for a special lunch.  They set a date and then the person who invited the other said something like "well, if God would have me to do something else, we may have to reschedule"    What that sounded like to me was if something better comes along, I will cancel.  

Another recent thing I saw played out was someone asked for help getting to a medical appointment.  The other person said yes, they could take them.  Later that night they got a text from that person saying they couldn't take them after all because they had a bible study to attend.  My two cents again would be the other person felt studying the Bible was more important than actually living the Bible out.  

Am I off base for having these reactions?   Is this warranted?  

Now let's talk about that.  Do you have a home group or bible study that you attend on a weekly basis?  Are you committed to it?  Do you often make excuses as to why you can't attend? Maybe you felt the need to go shopping beforehand and you just don't have the energy to go?  Or maybe someone invites you out for a meal, do you say sure and put the bible study on the back burner?  I completely understand if an emergency comes up, or there's a need that needs to be met - say taking a friend to the doctor or you have a sick child or something that just isn't in the normal routine.  I'm not a legalist.  I'm not saying that.  What commitments do we make knowingly - and then not stay committed too? 

Someone once said to me as a new believer, committing to something might require you take something else off your plate to free up your schedule.  Often we over extend ourselves.  We need to pray and seek God in every commitment we make.  He will lead us on a path that will be rewarding, fulfilling and non-chaotic!

Here's my point.   As Christians.  As people who love the Lord or say we do, our actions need to line up with that.   If we truly are following Christ - an interruption  to help another is one I believe He would be thrilled about.  If we make a commitment, I believe God would want us to honor that barring any emergency or something random.   Relationship with Jesus and others are really the two most important things He tells us in Scripture.   He desires us to study His Word - but to also live out the Word in real time.  If someone texts you or calls you to pray - do you pray right then?   If someone needs assistance and you are able to help, do you do it?  Even know this next passage talks about those who are naked and poor, it really means, the Body of Christ or anyone for that matter  - rich or poor, hungry or not. 

Matthew 25:35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’45 “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”

What's on your bucket list?  What do your priorities look like?  Does your bucket list line up with loving God and loving others first?   I'm not saying you can't have a bucket list that meets some desires, because I do believe God often puts those desires in our heart and He wants us to find joy in different things.  What I'm saying however, is God and His will and His ways your ways and your plan?  There is much to be done in the Kingdom of God before He returns?  

We need to be about our Father's Business and all other things will fall into place, Matthew 6:33 

I don't mean condemnation by this.  I'm just being obedient to highlight what the Lord has been showing me.  I have been hearing this from others and seeing posts on social media talking about commitment or lack of.  I'm definitely not the only one feeling this.  So, I am calling this a pandemic of Christian character.   I saw this quote today and decided to make a graphic from it and add in the Scripture that sums it all up.  

"There is something wrong with your character if opportunity controls your loyalty.  Author unknown. 

Matthew 5:37 Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.

Jesus had a bucket list getting to the cross.  Every day He was interrupted and unoffendable.  He chose to stop and care for people and cultivate relationship.   He still completed His bucket list - He made it to the cross for us!   If He hadn't stopped for the multitudes of interruptions, how much would have been missed?  Are we willing to be interrupted from our check list of things that need to be done for Him as well.  His sacrifice is far greater than anything we may have to give up.  

I think every believers bucket list should have the following on it:

1.  Love God & Love Others - well!

2.  Be part of an authentic community.  Love, acceptance, family, accountability, correction, teaching and fellowship. 

3.  Make Integrity, Community, Commitment & Relationship a priority - if you're doing #1, you're probably doing this.  

I'm thankful for those who reach out asking for prayer!   Please let me know how I can pray for you.

Praise/Prayer

1. God blessed us with a 4 day trip to Flathead Lake - to stay in someones studio apt on the lake at no charge.  It was such a wonderful time admiring the beauty of the lake and the mountains.   This was our view!  

2. As always, please pray for health.  Blood tests being done to further diagnose some other out of range blood test.  Pray for God to completely heal me of ALL these afflictions!  So weary!

3. Pray for Ken endurance and for a full work week as we move into colder temps.  

4. Thankful for ALL God is doing seen and unseen! 

Hugs, love and prayers.

Ken & Michele Cole 

michele@wantinsight.com

michelecole.thrivelife.com - quality freeze dried food - simple to use, quality, non GMO, nutritious & delicious.   I am looking for people who might want to host a Tasting Party - you can earn free food without even spending anything.  

Here are ways you can give if you feel led:

1.  Non tax deductible donations can be made to:

     Ken & Michele Cole, 103 Geneva Ave, Hamilton, MT 59840  (preferable as the options below will tax us) 

     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, 103 Geneva Ave, 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.  

What do Cupcakes Have to do with it?

It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. Hebrews 11:8

Have you ever woke up in a state of panic?  Has the recent news thrown a curve ball at you?  Is there something causing you some angst? 

Panic defintion - sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behavior. 

O Lord, pay attention and act.  Delay not, for your own sake, O my God Daniel 9:19 ESV

At 4 am last night, I woke up from a sound sleep and was immediately in a state of panic.  

Wild thoughts and overthinking came out of nowhere.  Fear & panic set in.  Questions, questions and more questions came through my mind.  

What if - we couldn't get everything sold before we move? 

What if - the movers charged more than they have estimated?

What if - God didn't open a door for a place to live in new location?

What if - our SUV wouldn't make it or it broke down along the way?

What if - God doesn't heal me or my symptoms worsened?

What if - this is our last time to see Ken's parents other family and friends in KC?

What if - this Corona Virus keeps us from moving/traveling because of quarantines?

What if - God doesn't provide for our vision once we get to new location?

What if - well, I could go on an on with what flooded my thoughts.....

For those of you who like to plan, have a plan, follow a plan, the unknown can be overwhelming.  Maybe even frightening.  For those who go with the flow, this can be more like an adventure.  Maybe you can guess which one I am and which one Ken is?  

I had a dream a couple weeks ago.  I was with a friend and we were at a food truck that sold cupcakes.  I asked the guy for a cupcake and he said there wasn't enough because he was doing a big event and he hurried away.  Another employee, came up to me and my friend and handed me a miniature cupcake with lots of icing on top.  I licked some of the frosting off and handed it to my friend.  She ate the rest.  Then the employee handed another miniature cupcake to my friend.  She then licked the icing off and handed me the rest to eat.  We had 3 cupcakes total.   When I woke up, I sat with the Lord and asked for an interpretation.  What looked like not enough cupcakes, was how I am feeling - not enough help, not enough provision, not enough energy, etc.  He said the icing is a sweet reward that you will receive as you take little bites at a time.  Each bite is a step closer to the destination I have for you.  Stay focused on what little things you can do each day so that you don't become overwhelmed.  The "three" cupcakes represents that things are coming into divine fulfillment and completion.   

How many of us want to bite off more than we can chew?  How many of us want to get from Point A to Point B as fast as we can? How many of us project into our tomorrows instead of staying present.  You can see that in what's going on around the world.  People are reacting in fear and panic because the media is hyping things up.  Isn't that just like the enemy - to overplay his hand?  

The Lord said to me 4 years ago, give away all you want replaced.  I would love to give away 95% of what we have left.  On one hand, it's just that simple.  On the other hand, we are trying to be prudent and sell so we can have the funds to move and hopefully some left over to live at new location.  It's been a ping pong match in my head for weeks.  So, until we hear clearly, we proceed as we know -sell.... and then in the end, will donate what's left.  All I know I've heard for certain, is "Little steps lead to BIG DESTINATIONS." 

All that to say, there is so many reasons life gives us to step into panic, have anxiety or fear over circumstances out of our control.  What we can control, is how we respond? How we react?  Will we choose faith in God or give into fear, the tactic of the enemy to keep us from faith.  

By Tricia White - Yesterday morning during prayer I saw a woman in labor. She pushed to exhaustion. She began to tell the nurses and those around her she couldn’t continue. I sense there are so many that has pushed and pressed to a point of exhaustion. You feel the pressure of the promise on the inside of you but where has your strength gone? Today you shall receive supernatural strength and grace to give birth. Your promise shall come to full term. You shall give birth in Jesus mighty name! God gave Sarah strength to conceive and you shall receive power to give birth!  

“By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, 

since she considered him faithful who had promised.” Heb 11:11 

What we feed our mind and thoughts will dominate us.  We need to feed our faith with the Word of God!  What does God say about your circumstances?  What has God promised you? Get in the Word!   STAY IN FAITH and trust God!!

Similar Prayer points:
Today we booked our movers and had to put a large deposit down in faith!! 

1. Ken is wanting to finish job well.  I think that he will.  They are sure going to miss him.  
2. Me - I am still having intense pain which limits what I can do or how long I can work.  Please be in agreement for complete healing! It's very wearing on me. Contend for me, my God and Lord Psalm 35:23
3. Please pray for divine helpers.  
4. We are believing God for provision for a new SUV.  As we were burning tax papers & financials from the 1980's...and beyond I sat in the car and watched our car smoke under the hood, burning oil!  Ugh! 
5. We are still looking for work - have made multiple applications and have been for the past 3 years- but most jobs there are minimum wage and part time (like here)   We are finding that many places are not hiring now due to the virus scare.. and usually only hire once you are there. 
6. We are still looking for a place to rent/land there (where, we have a general idea but no specific town).   All rentals we can connect to from a distance require verifiable income to even consider us.  And they all require 2 months security deposit, plus first and last months rent & key deposits!  Crazy!!   We have reached out to a number of semi-connections there asking them to keep eyes peeled - and we are believing God HE will open a door.    THERE IS ONE place we spoke to a private owner of - and it may be a good fit...  rent is 2x here (which is the best we've seen) but space much much smaller than what we have... so need to hear God on this and have the provision to make the decision.  
7. We are contending for the promises God has spoken to us - to fund the vision - so we can just step into Destiny - as we move into our Promise Land.  
8. Our PLAN is to be moving Mid-April.  We hope to have a farewell open house in KC sometime the week of April 11th-  ???  Maybe that weekend following.  
9. Counting down we are less than 3 weeks out! 

Thank YOU again for your love, prayer and support!!!  Thank you for believing in us and walking with us on our journey!!   Love ya's!

Ken & Michele Cole

...God's love and your prayers keeps me going.....

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 371, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744.

     This is the only way currently we can use funds for our personal needs at this time.  or through PayPal.Me/micheleacole.  We also have Venmo & CashApp

2.  Tax deductible options:

     Checks payable to Sonlit Fields, PO Box 371, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744

     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.  

My Two Cents & Move Update

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 

Somebody just asked me what I thought was going on with the world.... My two cents worth... and in light of this revelation in article by John Paul Jackson...(link below)  

I feel John Paul is correct. I've been sensing that this virus outbreak has been a "test" of sorts. A test to see how the world would react. Comparing it to other diseases all around us, it is mild. Take precautions as you would normally. Common sense, but don't need to panic.   

The test, I sense is to see how we will react. Will we react in fear? Will there be a mass of people flocking to stores to empty shelves? Will Christians rise up and take a stand - and pray for the sick and fearful? Will the God of the Bible be a source of peace for the world. Will Christians share the gospel and be a true light? I also feel that this is setting the stage for socialism.  Many will be so desperate for food or supplies that they will accept whatever is "offered".    For the past 6 years, the Lord has been having me pray for blind eyes and deaf ears to be opened.  There are many who are vulnerable, gullible and may not be able to see Truth!   

John Paul says that this "pandemic" will be mild and instill fear - well, I think we know this prophesy has come to pass recently. He also says the next one will be serious. That's my point - this current one is setting the stage for what's to come. Josephs are being put in position. Equipping Hubs, Home Churches and other ministries are being set up to be a beacon of light, a city on a hill for what's next. Amos 9:13-15 The Message and Habukkuk 1:5 will become real-time in the days ahead so that the World will take notice. The Lord has been repeatedly saying for months that soon people will know that He is the one true God. They will know He is real. For some, it will be great encouragement to rise up from status quo Christianity.  For others it will be a nail in the coffin for their faith, because of hardening of hearts. And for others, a great harvest will be had! And us Christians, need to be in a place to receive, help them get set free disciple them & equip them to reach more.  God has been preparing a remnant to help those in need.   Is that you?  If so, NOW is the time to let your line shine.  

We can choose to rise up in FAITH and trust in Jesus... or we can coward to fear and remain following the world's ways. We can choose to remain status quo and lukewarm - and if you choose that option, I recommend you read the book of Revelation.

Earlier today I had a vision that the storehouses of heaven were "REIGNING" down on us. I sense that the Lord will and is showing is sovereignty in the days ahead. For those that truly know Him, His peace and shalom is already there. For those that don't know Him.. it's time to make a choice. God so loved the world that He sent his only begotten Son so that NONE should perish. Believe in Him and receive this miraculous gift.

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John Paul Jackson was a truly wonderful man of God that passed away on February 18th, 2015. While he was still with us, the Lord showed him that a “perfect storm” would soon be coming to America, and that it would be a time of great chaos unlike anything that we have ever seen before. …

John Paul Jackson was a truly wonderful man of God that passed away on February 18th, 2015. While he was still with us, the Lord showed him that a “perfect storm” would soon be coming to America, and that it would be a time of great chaos unlike anything that we have ever seen before.

A must read article:  
http://themostimportantnews.com/archives/john-paul-jackson-prophecy-fulfilled-there-is-a-pandemic-that-is-going-to-be-coming?fbclid=IwAR3u1mqX0EqdkF_pzj2ih9pIYTTVzszUX_pFB2B8fsSsjPOpm02h1yLFCec
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How we should respond: 
- Reach out to someone you know who is over-reacting - don't try and argue with them or deny their fear... but point them to Jesus and comfort them.
- Offer to pray for them
- Offer to shop for them if they are feeling the need to self quarantine. 
- Love well.  Love God and demonstrate that love with those around you. 

Update on our LEAP OF FAITH move:  When GOD says GO, you GO!!! 

• Ken's last day of work is 4/3.  Our rental is available until 4/30 (hopefully - as it is now on the market)  
• We are busy busy packing & purging and praying.  Praying tons!!! 
• We are trying to sell about 95%  of what we have so that our move will be as affordable as possible. The lowest bid on a skeleton move is about $6-7000, assuming that we've estimated correct on boxes.  
• We are having a garage sale the week after next.  What doesn't sell will be donated or given away to anyone here in need.

Prayer points:

1. Ken is wanting to finish well.  I think that he will.  They are sure going to miss him.  
2. Me - I am still having intense pain which limits what I can do or how long I can work.  Please be in agreement for complete healing! 
3. Please pray for divine helpers.  Ken needs help lifting and sorting storage unit stuff and I will need help unpacking all those boxes and purging or repacking.  And then counting them all.   
4. We are believing God for provision for a new SUV.  
5. We are still looking for work - have made multiple applications and have been for the past 3 years- but most jobs there are minimum wage and part time (like here)  
6. We are still looking for a place to rent/land there (where, we have a general idea but no specific town).   All rentals we can connect to from a distance require verifiable income to even consider us.  And they all require 2 months security deposit, plus first and last months rent & key deposits!  Crazy!!   We have reached out to a number of semi-connections there asking them to keep eyes peeled - and we are believing God HE will open a door.  
7. We are contending for the promises God has spoken to us - to fund the vision - so we can just step into Destiny - as we move into our Promise Land.  
8. Our hope is to be moving Mid-April.  Depending on movers, etc, we hope to have a farewell open house in KC sometime the week of April 6th-  ???  Maybe that weekend following.  
9. Counting down we are less than 30 days out!! 

Thank YOU again for your love, prayer and support!!!  Thank you for believing in us and walking with us on our journey!!   Love ya's!

Ken & Michele Cole

...God's love and your prayers keeps me going.....

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 371, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744.

     This is the only way currently we can use funds for our personal needs at this time.  or through PayPal.Me/micheleacole.  We also have Venmo & CashApp

2.  Tax deductible options:

     Checks payable to Sonlit Fields, PO Box 371, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744

     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.  

Are YOU the One?

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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[a] 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 11:17-19 

What does this passage speak to you?  Is there something that you are awaiting God's answer to prayer?  

Years ago, at a prophetic meeting, a lady I didn't know other than her name was there.  She stood up and shared a dream she had about me.  She dreamed that I had the gift of healing and miracles.  With that spoken word, something rose up inside me and I became consumed (in a good way) in learning and growing in the healing gift.  I took it seriously and was hungry for everything I could get my hands on.  I read book after book - sometimes 1 or more a week on healing, deliverance, miracles - some from the great ones that went before us, Smith Wigglesworth, John Wimber, Kathryn Kuhlman and others.   The book that really spoke to me most was the Bible.  Reading primarily the gospels, the book of Acts and a few others in the New Testament.   

Everywhere Jesus went, He healed.  The only place He had a hard time was in his home town.  They knew Him, they grew up with Him so they just couldn't believe.  Jesus had compassion and mercy on all that came to Him.   He healed everyone that came to Him.  In most cases, healing was instant.  Did you notice that those He healed, were filled with joy and couldn't wait to share their testimony and give God the glory....  all but the 9 lepers highlighted in passage above.  Are you the 1? 

That passage about the lepers, I read many many times years ago and still even currently.  It spoke to me when I first read it.  Our pastor just preached on Gratitude and this scripture and so I felt it was a good topic for my blog.  The words of that passage leapt of the page.  ONLY ONE Leper came back and gave thanks to God for his healing.  Tragic and sad really.   I remember praying a prayer like this after first reading it- Lord, I want to be that ONE!  I want to be the ONE who comes back and gives you thanks and praise all my days for the healing you do in my life.  I want to always thank and praise you for the blessings you have given me.  I prayed that prayer with very little understanding but with the right heart. 

Over the past five years - in our extended wilderness - an attitude of gratitude has sprung forth.  My prayer above was answered.  Though quite difficult most days, dealing with chronic health issues, new symptoms popping up out of nowhere and challenging finances cause us to be utterly dependent on God for our everyday provision and care.  When someone blesses you with a bag full of fresh garden vegetables...... you praise God and thank Him for His provision.   When you are able to get a "utility credit" to cover your electric bill for a month or two, you thank God for the favor and the blessing of provision.   And for me especially with my health..... In my last blog, I shared how a pain in my right side/back came on out of the blue - in June.   I had mentioned that I immediately felt compelled  to change my eating as a matter of life or death.  I did as I felt led and God's grace has been so amazing to give me such a desire to eat healthy. (Ken too).  I have not had a bite of dessert or sweet.  This might freak you out - but Ken and I probably ate 1-2# of butter a week in all that we cook for us and others.  We have had less than a half stick in the past 6 weeks  Seriously!!!  I haven't touched gluten.  Been making things with almond flour, flax seed and homemade applesauce (no sugar added) and eating that daily.  Even no dairy except a few crumbles of cheese on a salad.   Why am I telling you this?  Well, first obedience is what God rewards. God taught Ken and I early on in our walk, the importance of obedience (Deut 28).   Many think I am off my rocker, because I won't go see a doctor.   I trust that if God wants me to see a doctor, He would speak to my heart and to Ken's.   I put my trust in doctors for too long - not that they are bad....but they became an idol unknowingly.  I am on the opposite end of the pendulum at this time...and am trusting God as He is leading me daily.  It is not easy at times, but I know the outcome will be beautiful!  Which leads right into the next paragraph.  

I want to share a vision I had about a month ago.  But first - a little set up.   I have been asking God for deliverance from fear forEVER!  I've done all I know how to do, but it truly is  up to God to bring the healing.  He prompted me to email an old friend I hadn't talked to in years and explain the pain in my side/back.  She asked the Lord what she was to do and she sent me some information on how much "chronic unexplained pain and illness" is brought on by FEAR!!!!!   That was such a confirmation.  Fear was a big deal and the enemy was trying to take me out.   He almost did.....BUT GOD SUSTAINED ME!

Psalm 41:13 The LORD sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.

 VISION - I had watched a testimony of healing on Facebook..and in it the lady used the words "Lord, reveal what you want to heal".   For some reason, that spoke to me to pray.   I immediately went into a vision (with eyes closed and fingers on keyboard) I journaled for 22 minutes.  The Lord took me back to a time when I was younger where I had been violently violated (I knew I had multiple trauma and by who - but I didn't have any details.  I completely blocked out my childhood).   The scenes in the vision were graphic and extremely painful to experience and I heard and saw myself crying out for Jesus and for help to protect me.   I was angry, hurt, full of shame, fear, condemnation and hatred for myself.  That was the open door. the enemy used to begin to wreak havoc in my life and my health.  In the vision, the Lord showed me a vow I had made and I immediately repented of it.  (I've done tons of inner healing ministry over the years and repented of unknown vows) However, this one was the key to unlock and set me free from fear.  The remainder of the vision, the Lord spoke to me and told me that every ounce of fear He was removing - from every cell of my being, every memory.  All trauma erased.  He spoke His peace and love into me.   He told me that I would know this was a done deal - that FEAR would be no longer just by the fact that I would begin to sleep better starting with that night.  I slept 6 hrs first night, 7 hrs, then 9 hours.   I am still a month later getting great sleep.  Maybe just a night or two that haven't been perfect.   Every morning, I wake up and I thank GOD for the healing!  I thank GOD for the sleep.  I thank GOD that He did what He said He would do!!  Oh and I haven't had a headache either for the past 4 weeks.  I thank GOD for that daily too!   He is so kind!!!   I still have a bunch of symptoms going on - the pain in my back/right side and others....  I asked the Lord, why? Why do I still have

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these pains.  What I sense Him telling me is that - He is using this time to build my confidence that His WORD is living, active and powerful and that when the complete healing comes, it will be permanent.  If we don't fill ourselves up after healing comes, we can lose it. In the past I would believe, then pray help me with my unbelief because I wasn't standing firm.  I was more wobbly in my confidence and trust in God.   Now,  I can see the ground I've been taking back and am able to take thoughts captive and release them quickly.  I am able to STAND firm.   When all you have left to do is STAND, you STAND and watch the salvation of the Lord.  The battle is His!!! This is a good song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1Zd7gGS00g.  
FEAR IS GONE!!! 

When the  complete healing comes, I will be the ONE who praises HIM all my days!  I am already in that posture, confessing His promises over my health and thanking HIM for already making provision for the healing.  He is worthy of ALL praise - even without the answered prayer.  There is so much to be thankful for and I am so glad that my heart has turned the corner and am able to thank HIM for everything.  

Will you be the ONE?   

Praise Report
My last blog post got sent to Elijah List by a friend and they published it...and then Charisma Magazine picked it up yesterday out of the blue and published it on their website.  Both of these have huge followings and exposure. Wow God!!!!  I am getting quite a few emails from people who have read it and are greatly encouraged.  It's so fun!!!  

We are still believing and thanking GOD in advance for the provision to step into destiny.  He has been really ramping up some encouraging words to us directly and through others.

We are hosting 2 gourmet cooking classes for our church in August - pray for the grace on that because I am not used to cooking for 20.   I prefer groups of 4-6.  Intimate and cozy.  

LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN PRAY FOR YOU! 

Blessings,

Michele Cole

michele@wantinsight.com

We are thankful and blessed by those of you who support us financially from time to time.  Would you please pray for us to have consistent, regular donors to help fund what God is doing in us and through us?  Any amount is truly a gift from the Lord.  Thank YOU!   

Here are three ways you can give:

1.  Non tax deductible donations can be made to:
     Ken & Michele Cole, PO Box 371, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744.
     This is the only way currently we can use funds for our personal needs at this time.  or through PayPal.Me/micheleacole

2.  Tax deductible options:

     Checks payable to Sonlit Fields, PO Box 371, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
     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.