What the Enemy Meant for Harm, God Turned for GOOD!

God is good!  All the time!  And all the time, God is GOOD! 

As I mentioned in the last blog, we signed the lease and a new chapter has begun.   We are officially moved in.  We were able to do the entire apartment in one weekend and we emptied our storage unit one night last week.  We had our walk through and praise God, they returned the deposit money back.   That chapter is OVER!!   I have been praying and seeking the Lord earnestly as to what caused our previous landlords to treat us the way they did.  I have no revelation.  The only comfort I get from the Lord is that what the enemy meant for harm to us, He turned for good!  And He did.  The house we are in, though not perfect is spacious.  We have lots of storage space, we have a room we will make into a guest room at some point and we have a big enough living room to accommodate our home group (and parking is even better).  I am so thankful!!   God has been so gracious to us this past week.  We have a friend who offered up a buffet cabinet which we are now using in our dining room to host the coffee station for our home group.  I have another lovely friend who is giving us her beautiful mahogany dining room table and 6 chairs (with 3 leaves so it can seat 15) and she is going to refabric the chairs to our decor at her own expense.  Such a gift.   We had a couple of unexpected checks come in the mail and so now we can cover our October rent.  WE are so THANKFUL!!!   God is faithful to meet our every need.  I can't say it's easy to walk in faith and trust God for provision again.....but He is showing me I can.  

We have met several of our new neighbors. They are all super nice and they seem to look after each other.  That is awesome.  One is a hoarder.  I was told that things don't leave her but people do and that's why.  So sad.  I am praying for a ministry opportunity there.   We have an 80 year old lady who lives on the back of our property = her apartment is attached to our detached garage.  She has cancer and is a Jehovah Witness.  I believe God placed us right in the middle of all this so we can be a bright light and bring healing and hope.  I'm looking forward to getting to know them and sharing God's love!  

Another blessing that came this week was from Ken's boss.  He brought us 25# of beef from his own raised cattle. Delicious!  And he agreed to Ken taking the time off for us to go to Cancun in November.  I won that trip - all inclusive, all expense paid for two.  We are excited as we have not had a tropical vacation since 2011.  I felt like when I won the trip, the Lord said this was His gift to us.  I am so THANKFUL! 

I just want to thank you - those who pray for us consistently.  That blesses me more than words can express.  I don't always see what God is doing but behind the scenes He is obviously working.  So thank you for nudging Him with your prayers.   Thank you for those who reach out with texts or emails.  That is so awesome to be on the receiving end knowing that God placed us on your heart.  Thank you for

listening and being obedient.   

I would like to ask for prayer for a few things.  

1.  I have quite a few friends dealing with some serious health issues.  I've been praying for them for a long time.  I don't understand why God hasn't healed them.  One person was sent home to die within days over a year ago.  And she is still living and is in good spirits, but she suffers greatly.  Another has battled cancer and won and now it's back again.  There are too many to list but if you wouldn't mind just coming into agreement for complete divine healing, that would be awesome.  

2.  For an increase in income/provision.  I would love to see my Thrive Life business grow.  It is, but slower than I would like.  I need to find a way to meet more people.   I do have a friend who is going to have a Tasting Party and invite her friends.  That is the best way for me.  So, if you would like to host a tasting party, let me know.  Even if we are not in the same town, I can still do this with you.  This is a great way to earn free food and begin your food pantry for emergencies or everyday easy meal prep.  michelecole.thrivelife.com.   

3.  For continued healing.  I do believe God is healing me.  I am having less pain (most of the time). I still am restricted in my knee and have horrible feet pain from plantar fasciitis.    I have been doing aquatic classes for a month or so and I believe that is helping some.  I am also getting 6 hours of sleep most nights.  That is good for me.  I would like more.  Pray for continued motivation to get up at 6am and head to the pool.   

4.  Prayer for ministry opportunities with our neighborhood.  Prayers for those God will bring to our home group that we can minister too.  

Please let me know how I can pray for you.  I am thankful for those who reach out with prayer requests.   

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.  

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.  

 

The Goodness of God!

 I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13 

God is good, isn't He.  I want to thank you for those that responded to my previous blog (part of listed again below).  

This past week, the Lord has been speaking to me that He will bless the work of my hands.   At first, I was like, but what do I do with my hands that you can bless.  I'm kind of a literal person.  Well, duh.  He said when you write, when you blog, when you type, when you post to social media, when you cook for others, when you lay hands and pray for others, I will bless that.   This morning, He said, blog again and let others know what I am doing for you.  He wants you to know that the prayers you have been praying are being answered.  He is a good God.

1.  Back to Thrive Life - when the Lord told me to start doing this again in October, I agreed. I knew in my gut it was time.   I really am amazed at how many people are getting prepared for what may be pretty bad food shortages and hyper inflation on food, gas and other things.  I just read this - large food distributor burns down https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/fire-destroys-azure-standard-headquarter-facility/article_7df4657c-c03e-11ec-a8c2-5f88e266c6db.html

This past month or so, the Lord has brought me a few customers/consultants that are stocking up big time... by that I mean, one has spent $23,000 already.  Freeze dried food companies are barely keeping up.  So much product going in and out of stock.   That should concern you some and also encourage you to prepare.   Because of the increase in sales,  I have moved up the ranks 4 levels this month alone and am soooooo close to the next level.  (That happened literally overnight and I was so in awe of what God did, I cried tears of JOY - experiencing His goodness.    Totally unexpected!!!  And if that wasn't enough, one of the corporate employees messaged me this week and said that I was on target for the annual getaway trip.   I've heard of it, but definitely it wasn't in view or a goal.   So I checked into the trip.  It is 5 days and 4 nights in Cancun at https://www.barcelo.com/en-us/    - It includes hotel, flights, 3 meals a day at six 5 star restaurants and incredible sandy beaches.   Ken and I have been praying for a vacation for some time.  The last one we had was in 2010!!!    This would be amazing!    I feel like the Lord is telling me He will bless my hands and help us to get there!  We will see.   I only need $4500 in sales in April to reach the next goal.... 

My heart is not to beat people over the heads to buy, but to educate and help them make good choices for themselves and their family.  If the blessings come, all credit to God.   Let me give you an example this week.  A consultant of mine ordered around $9300 in food.  When I saw her order, it showed Retail and she paid over $600 in shipping.   So I called her and long story short, we called customer service together, changed it over to Monthly Delivery so she was able to save 15% and got FREE shipping.  God blessed me by helping her -she increased her food order to over $10,000.      

2.  Thank you to those who felt led to sow into us.  Your support helped us with a chunk of our tax bill.  It brought me to tears again.   I am so emotional lately with God's love and goodness.  Even know things aren't completely where I want them to be, I am seeing His hand and heart!

3.  And for those that have been praying for my healing.... it's coming.   I am seeing some improvement in the pain I've had in my back for almost 3 years now.  It seems like morning to late afternoon, the pain is quite tolerable... and then by early evening until bed, the pain creeps up.   I am thankful for any and all reprieve.  I've dealt with pain and health issues for 38 years now and I am extra worn out.   Sleep is better than 2-4 hours and yet still asking God for more consistent and continuous sleep.  It takes a while to fall asleep and I wake up often leaving me exhausted.  But the good news - there is improvement and God is working hard to bring me into healing!  I feel it!   I have also been using red light therapy - which I feel the Lord led me to - it can actually heal at a cellular level.  I've been doing this 3-5x a week for a few months - that may be the improvements I am seeing.  I think so! 

The Lord will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow. Deuteronomy 28:12 

I feel led to ask again... here are a few ways you can help us = we still have credit card debt that we are trying hard to pay off - this is because of unexpected expenses & just the cost of living.  It's expensive here in MT.   We are also trying to get to KC in June... surprise Ken's folks for a family reunion, see the many friends we did NOT get to see or say goodbye too.   With Ken not having vacation pay and gas prices, we have a big need.

   Email me at michele@wantinsight.com or call me 913 980 4440.

1.  Facebook Marketing - which I have room for one or two more accounts - this is where I help market your business or ministry on Facebook.  I have had 30+ years sales and marketing and the last 8 years doing Facebook. I took over 40 hours of training and am still actively pursuing further knowledge on how to increase traffic to your page and build a customer base.  I have had huge success with several companies over the years.  I am really geared towards small business.   So if you know of anyone who might want my services, I'd love to chat.

2.  I am also actively doing Thrive Life - long term food storage.   This is great for people who don't like the preparation to cook meals everyday, great for singles & families - no waste, fresh food.  25 year shelf life unopened & 1 year opened (with just a few exceptions).   Kids even love this - they'll eat vegetables right out of the can.   This food is amazing!  You can buy other products in the big box stores or online, but if you were to compare side by side - you would find this is far superior in quality and nutrition.  Thrive Life is the leading company out there.  They are proactive -and offer non-gmo, organic and mostly organic (some items they haven't paid for that label as to keep prices down).   They are a great company to work for.  For those that know me, know I am a foodie.   I've tried many other companies brands before I found this and this is the product I believe in and KNOW is good!   

With the ever increasing need to be prepared, food shortages, inflation, this is something I feel the Lord has asked me to be committed to.  You can check out my website at https://michelecole.thrivelife.com.   There are 3 ways that help me.        You can have a tasting party - and I can do it even long distance - over zoom! 

     a.  Be a customer - start a monthly delivery (can skip months) with a budget you can afford and prepare for what's here and coming.    If you bought from me before but went inactive, we can reactivate your account under my name.    By choosing monthly delivery  over $99 you get free shipping & a 15% discount.  They offer monthly sales that are worth looking at too!   Even the news channels are reporting to expect food shortages!!!!!  

     b.  Refer people to my website who may want to store food.  If you are a customer, you get a referral link.  When you share that link -you get discounts and free food when they order. 

     c.  Become a consultant - hear me out - you don't have to sell unless you want too.  People become consultants for several reasons.  One - they get paid 5% on everything they spend over $50. Did you hear that - you get paid on your own orders.  Two - if you share with friends and family you can build a residual income & earn free food.  Especially in the first 100 days.  Three - some (me) are wanting this to be a way to earn serious cash.  Yes, this is a MLM company - but there compensation plan can be quite lucrative.  I'm still learning all about this... there are some consultants who are "inactive" and still making 6 figures off residual sales  That would be my goal - not to be inactive -but to make a nice living so we can really step into full time ministry when God opens that door.  This would fund that!  

3.  We are trying to sell our timeshares.  We have two.  We have moved away from the area and there is no chance we will get back to use them.  

     Branson - http://rocklane.com/branson-yacht-club/

     2 bedroom, 2 full bath - sleeps 6, full amenities, kitchen, wifi - on the lake - beautiful views.  Down the street from Silver Dollar City.  Quite, peaceful location.   You get to use it 1 week every ODD year for life (but they are flexible on that).  You can also break it up to 3 nights and 4 nights in any given year.  Annual dues $330.  We are asking $5000 (includes closing costs).  Will consider other offers.  You can rent it out when not using yourself and get $500-$750 a week.  We've done that often throughout the years.  This is something you own and can pass down through inheritance.  You can also subscribe to RCI and trade this week for anywhere else.  We did that a couple of times. Branson has great trading ability.  

    Lake of the Ozarks -       http://www.lakeview-resort.com

    This is a studio condo- sleeps 4 - but more comfortable for just 2.  Kitchen & bath.  On the lake - full amenities.  Great out of the way location.  Annual dues $230.  We are asking $3500 (includes closing costs).  This is 1 week a year anytime for life.  

Oh... and great news, I am finally finally finally beginning to write books!  The Lord has put three books on my heart to get written - years ago, He actually put them on my heart.  With my health, lack of sleep it's been challenging to even consider writing.  I began this week and I am encouraged!   

Please let me know how I can pray for you - and how I can celebrate God's goodness with you! 

Hugs, love and prayers.

Ken & Michele Cole 

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 1982, Hamilton, MT 59840  

     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, PO Box 1982, 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.  

       

Are YOU the One?

Photo credit - Unsplash

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

Photo Credit Amy Coote

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.  

Enough is Enough

We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God  Acts 15:22b

Have you been experiencing an unbelievable amount of trials recently?  

Are you feeling the heaviness of the load?  

Is your cross becoming overwhelmingly daunting to carry?

Can you take one more disappointment? 

Have you found yourself saying “enough is enough”? 

idioms.TheFreeDictionary.com defines Enough is Enough  

1.  This situation needs to stop

2.  That is enough, and there should be no more.; Stop! 

3.  People say enough is enough when they think that something, usually something bad, should stop.

4.  No more will be tolerated.

Last night we received an email - and to say the least it was a door slamming shut.  It brought discouragement, hopelessness, confusion, doubt and much second guessing ourselves.  

This morning in my quiet time, I found myself grieving, weeping, and crying out to God, enough is enough. I told the Lord I don’t know how much more disappointment I can take.  After several minutes of this, I found myself travailing for many others who are in this similar place.  I was naming them one by one and saying Lord - enough is enough!  

I’ve shared this before - but years ago when I was at my worst - I was in my bed, lethargic and near death, unknowingly.  I was crying out to the Lord and before my eyes, I saw Jesus kneeling at my bedside.  He had his hands folded in prayer and was weeping.  He looked up to heaven and said Father, enough is enough.   I was sure at the moment, I would be healed. I wasn’t.  I was devastated.  Why would Jesus cry out to the Father and they are one - and not honor that prayer?  Why would the Lord allow me to continue in health issues?  

Why is it that a significant number of Christians are finding themselves under incredible intense pressure and circumstances?  Why is it that one thing after another continues to “attack” a good number of the Body of Christ?  Health - sickness, chronic pain, chronic insomnia, lack of finances, the inability to find work, family issues, things breaking down or wearing out, strife, divorce, death,  These are just a few of the long list of “trials” a bunch of our friends and acquaintances are going through.  Many are “all of the above”.   It’s unbearable!!!   

Why does one experience so much hardship?  Here are just a couple of reasons that come to my mind.  

1. The enemy is doing everything in his power to turn us against our beliefs and even try to turn us away from God. If he can be successful in either of these, we become useless to the Kingdom of God.  That is Satan’s plan!! End of story. 

2. The Lord may be allowing our circumstances to shape us and grow us into a mighty army, a fortress and also ultimately the pure spotless Bride of Christ.  Our sufferings are for the good of the Church and the glory of God if we look at from an eternal perspective. 

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

If our eyes are fixed on Jesus we can rise above our circumstances and persevere. 

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.  And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:3-5

This evening, I saw this by Matt Gonzales on Facebook and it strikes a chord.

”One of the marks of our maturity as sons and daughters of God is not how much scripture we can quote, how many miracles we have seen come to pass, or how well we can prophesy, but rather how much pressure or resistance can we be under before we abandon our core beliefs and convictions?”

Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.  Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. 2 Corinthians 4:1-2

I believe the only thing we can do is keep our hope in Jesus and draw near to Him.  He is beckoning us into a deeper intimacy and relationship.  He is preparing us through the fires of affliction.  

Are you willing to carry the cross He has chosen for you?  

Will you stay committed to the Lord despite the intense pressure?

Ask the Lord for extra grace and mercy so that you can endure to the end!  

Quitting is not an option!  (Though it is often a temptation) 

But he who endures to the end shall be saved.  Matthew 24:13 

A friend wrote this poem for Ken & I in June last year.... continues to be applicable.....still waiting, still weary...but wanted to share with you..... 

I love you dearly
For your hearts I see
I know the roads been weary

Just hang on to me.

Michele and Ken this message
It is heartfelt, that is true
Just keep looking upward
For my promises are true

The wait is nearly over
Your journeys to begin
Those dreams held deep inside you
It was I who put them in.

Just hold on a little more
The wait is nearly through
The three of us hand held in hand
Are walking out the door

This new life is a starting
With smiles upon your face
I see the mountains straight ahead
Go! Help my human race

Prayer Requests - 

Ken - find additional work - peace while finding peter to juggle peter to pay paul - LOL  

Michele - sleep, healing - peace and continuous reminder that God is faithful

Ministry - we are seeing some amazing fruit from our work here - continued connections to minister to.  

Also - Tuesday there are about a dozen of us getting on a video conference call to pray for us - for our ministry - for breakthrough - and whatever the Lord leads.  Would you also if you're available around 630pm = please be in prayer.  Thank YOU!  

Blessings,

Ken & Michele Cole

ken@wantinsight.com, 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.

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.