Get a Grip!

 Oh! Teach us to live well!
    Teach us to live wisely and well!
Come back, God—how long do we have to wait?—
    and treat your servants with kindness for a change.
Surprise us with love at daybreak;
    then we’ll skip and dance all the day long.
Make up for the bad times with some good times;
    we’ve seen enough evil to last a lifetime.
Let your servants see what you’re best at—
    the ways you rule and bless your children.
And let the loveliness of our Lord, our God, rest on us,
    confirming the work that we do.
    Oh, yes. Affirm the work that we do! 

Psalm 90:12-17 The Message

Have you ever played "connect the dots".   If you don't remember, it's basically a bunch of dots on a piece of paper that are numbered and you take your pen or pencil and go from number to number.  When you've connected all the dots, it reveals a picture.  Like the one above, is an example of a brain. 

My brain works like a connect the dot game.  As information or things I've read or heard enter in, and especially if they are similar in nature, then my brain goes to work and starts connecting and seeing patterns.  I know I'm a little odd, but this is often how God speaks to me and what is going on with me, and sometimes for the Church as a whole.  This gives me strategy on how and what to pray.  

This past week, I'm thinking there might be a fuse burnt out in my brain.  Just kidding!  I have had an onslaught of thoughts, both the miraculous and the opposite.  Instead of my brain connecting the dots, it feels like a pinball machine.  It's so intense, I really don't know what to do.  I don't know how to pray, so I've been finding myself praying in the Spirit more.  

When we connect with friends, the usual question to us is "how are things going with the retreat property?  And our answer is "everything & nothing".  By everything, I mean we are seeing God's hands in connections we are continuing to make.  People who can help us with the project when it starts and people who just offer up some incredible wisdom and insight.  And in looking backwards, we can see why there has been what we call "delay".  It's not really delay but daily steps towards a humongous goal that we need every ounce of help God can give us!  So why are we so discouraged?  

God continues to speak encouragement and "stay the course".  Prophetic words from just about everyone are this is the season for breakthrough, miracles and stepping into destiny. Most of which resonate wholeheartedly with what God speaks to me...... even through the Christmas songs that God has been putting on my heart each morning - songs of hope and laughter and celebration.... and the Christmas movies we have been watching.....all in the nick of time, God provides a miracle at Christmas.  Coincidental? 

This post I read today described exactly where we are at.  I have permission to share it with you.  

December 15, 2016-GET A GRIP! DON’T LET YOUR GRIP SLIP ON YOUR PROMISE NOW! 

Good Morning My Loves,

For the past few days I’ve been discerning an atmosphere of “irrational fear.” I use the word “irrational” because it makes no sense. I began picking up on thoughts of fear of financial ruin, physical illness, relational breakdown, fear of failure, fear of the future, fear of this, that, and everything….!” 

At first I thought it was the normal warfare that the enemy brings, so I bound him in Jesus name and declared, “I do not have a spirit of fear, but one of love, power, and a sound mind.” (2 Tim. 1:7)

I felt God’s peace come over me, yet I was still discerning an atmosphere of fear. I asked the Holy Spirit, “What is this? He said, “You are discerning that men’s hearts are full of fear and will fail them unless they “take Me at my Word!” They must stand guard over their hearts and minds in this season. The enemy is launching a full frontal assault to get my people into fear doubt and unbelief, so that they’ll forfeit their promise. They must not come in agreement with fear. Again, they must “take Me at my Word!”   

The devil is trying to get a foothold through unbelief! The best way to combat the devil is to believe God’s Word which clearly says that “HE NEVER FAILS!” He can be trusted to keep his promise! Our job is to hold on unswervingly, resolutely, with a firm grip to our confession of faith!

Hebrews 10:23 (AMP)

23 Let us seize and hold tightly the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is reliable and trustworthy and faithful [to His word];

It’s time to shut the door in the devil’s face and reinforce it with faith. He’s got his battering ram out, but it cannot withstand God’s Word and your faith!”

-Get a grip!
-Get a firm grip!
-Don’t let your grip slip on your promise right now!
-Hold on to what belongs to you and let the devil know, “It belongs to me devil. The Word says so. You’ve gotta go! Get OUT IN THE NAME OF JESUS! I will not be shaken.”
-Begin to thank God for the way He has taken care of you up to this point.
-Put some worship music on and shout about it. Rehearse all the ways He has come through for you in the past, and keep on shoutin!
-Release a torrent of testimonies about the faithfulness of God. 

As you do this you’ll drive out all “illogical” and “irrational” thoughts regarding the future as you stand in the truth of who God IS, and what He’s ALREADY DONE!

Your increase, because of your tenacious faith, is going to bring God so much glory. You’re about to be enriched in EVERY WAY! You’re going to be able to help so many people, and it will result in much thanksgiving to our glorious and faithful God. The devil knows it, and he’s not happy about it!

2 Corinthians 9:11(AMP)

11 You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous, and this [generosity, administered] through us is producing thanksgiving to God [from those who benefit].

Get ready, you’re about to realize what the enemy tried to keep you from. It’s so close! It’s fulfillment season. Stay in faith!

I love you all! PV - www.soulharvestwc.org

(The Wisdom Love Letters by Verna Brown)

Bullseye!!  This is the "dot" I needed to connect the dots.  Otherwise, I might of found myself checked into the local psychiatric ward.  Just kidding again!  

After saying all this, we need some clear direction from the Lord.  Ken has a job interview tomorrow that would be full time, 40 hours a week and a few more dollars an hour!  If God is not ready to deliver the miracle we need, this would be a great blessing!  Also, I got a call from a place I submitted my resume too.  They would like to interview me.  I am really seeking God's will in this.  It's full time.  Two issues - 1.  Canyon, our dog, we can't leave him for more than a few hours at a time and definitely not 40 hours a week. Until he passes I don't think a job for me would work out.  2.  My health, I am still not sleeping well and get my best and sometimes only sleep between 5-830am.  And my pain levels are such that standing or even sitting is uncomfortable unless I can keep my leg up.  Ideally, if I could return to work, I think easing into it part time would be best.  This company is wanting full time.  But, asking God to make it clear.    

It's so hard to know what to do - contend, believe, stand and know that God is going to come through soon as He's promising..... OR......give up on the idea for now and just go back to work.  And if the latter, does hope deferred once again go deeper and deeper.  We just want to do what God brought us here to do and come alive in Him!!  

I am BELIEVING for a CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!  (I hope it's this Christmas, Lord)

Prayer need on car - we took to shop, they ordered an oil sensor.  When the part comes in, they will install that and also do an oil pressure test.  If it's low pressure, 3 mechanics have told us it is NOT worth it to replace the pump as cost prohibitive. They said that we should just drive it until it dies and it could at anytime. UGH!  We need this to be just the sensor.....or we will have NO transportation.  But God!!

THANK YOU to those who are so FAITHFUL to pray for us and encourage us through texts, emails & phone calls!  I can't express how much that means to us.

If we can pray for you, please let us know how!  And for those who have asked for prayers, I am praying for your requests.

Merry Christmas
Ken & Michele Cole & Canyon too!

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 - We will be changing the name in the near future.   Tax deductible 

    706 North Lindenwood Drive

    Olathe, KS 66062

    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 30-50 private cabins with kitchens & full bathrooms, screened in porches 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, 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 more help them be ready to serve in their church. 

In our community building - we will have a 24/7 (eventually)  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 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.  

Copyright © 2016, Michele A. Cole  All rights reserved.  Only with expressed written permission will these posts be allowed to be duplicated, copied or transmitted.  

Faith Is Not Believing God Can, It Is Knowing HE WILL! - Part 5 of Transition in Moving Away

In this blog:

Faith Is Not Believing God Can, It Is Knowing HE WILL!
About us

Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do super abundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams] Ephesians 3:20

Have you ever found yourself in a position where there is nothing you can do to change your circumstances?  No matter what you do or try to do in your own strength, all doors close?  Do you find yourself trying to come up with a "Plan B", but can't?  You find yourself realizing that the only Plan is Plan A, God's Plan!  You probably believe God can get you through, but do you know that He will get you through?

As you are aware, Ken and I feel the Lord is transitioning us from Kansas City to Eldorado Springs, Mo.   For the first time in our walk with Him, we are not being given direction or purpose for the move.    We are fairly confident He is sending us there due to the many signs He has given.  We are excited because He's in it, and yet still in the dark as to why being sent there?

We have been making trips down there at least once a week looking for housing.  We have been looking for a place to rent or a place to purchase but so far NO doors have opened.  The renting option door seems to be slammed shut, padlocked and sealed off!  Screaming loud and clear, NO!!  (not even temporary housing here in KC)  Ok?  So that leaves purchasing a home. Being that I was in the mortgage business for 20 years, I know that buying a home takes an income (long gone are the days of no income qualifying loans).  Ken and I have been in ministry the past 4 years, 2 1/2 of which we have had no income.   We have been looking for work in Eldorado Springs...but even if we find jobs, what is available is part time and/or minimum wage.  Neither of which will help in qualifying for a mortgage.

It seems like we are hearing the Lord say that He has a home picked out and that He is taking care of the provision for it.   We also believe that we will not incur debt.  Ok, so what does that mean?  How does that work?  Oh, I know God is a big God and He owns a cattle on a thousand hills.  But what does that really look like in the natural?   I have read books and heard many testimonies of God doing things like this, and yet, I struggle to believe that He will do this for us.  I want a Plan B?  (not really)  I just want God to reveal Plan A soon.  The clock is ticking fast....and our move out date is fast
approaching.  Closing got pushed back to 1/13 which is both good and bad.  Good because we have more time to find a home or I mean for God to reveal the home He has for us......and bad because it puts us in even more of a financial pickle.

So, Ken and I keep praying and asking God what are we to do?  What is our part?  Today, in Charles Stanley's devotional, it said something that spoke to us both. "Lord, what are You going to do?  We know we can't do anything.  He is making that very clear, yet we still keep trying.  We need to rest in Him.  We need to get our eyes on Him and wait in confident expectation of His goodness.  That seems easy enough.....but it is not.

Ken had a vision the other day.  - - We were standing in what seemed to be a dark room.  In front of us off to the right were a couple sets of doors that were closed.  Directly in front of us, however, I noticed another door.  I went to open this door and walked into a bright room.  I immediately said "I love it".   Ken sensed that God was about to reveal the open doors for us.   Praise God!!!!!   

The last few weeks, the verse at the top of this blog post has been spoken to us numerous times by different people.  The words exceedingly abundantly more that we could imagine are popping up everywhere.  (I have a pretty active imagination, so can't wait to see what exceedingly abundantly more means, ha).   The Lord is speaking to us, asking us to trust Him... that He will make away.  This past weekend we were at a regional pastors meeting in Springfield, MO.  We were praying over a couple who was going through a very rough time and the Lord gave me this Scripture for them:

Isaiah 41:18 I will make rivers flow on barren heights, and springs within the valleys.

I will turn the desert into pools of water,    and the parched ground into springs.

¹⁹                         I will put in the desert    the cedar and the acacia, the myrtle and the olive.

I will set junipers in the wasteland,    the fir and the cypress together

²⁰                              so that people may see and know,  may consider and understand,

that the hand of the Lord has done this,  that the Holy One of Israel has created it.

Later in the meeting, they prayed for us too.  One of the pastors said that this same Scripture, God wanted us to claim it too.  As I have been meditating on it, I know that this is our Plan A and Plan B.  There is NO other option but to trust Him and KNOW He will do it!  This will bring Him the most glory!  And that is the cry of our hearts and our prayers.  We want to bring Him glory!

Will you stand with us in prayer, in faith and confident expectation, that God is a big God and that He has a place for us, that He will provide all of our needs, here and there according to His riches in glory.  Pray that we can enter and stay in rest...rest in Him and in His goodness.

To be continued.......

We are selling tons of things to raise funds- weight systems, queen sofa sleeper, leather loveseat, health rider, stereo system, 5 piece blue couch set includes matching coffee table, commercial copier, fax, scanner, printer - all in one, custom oak desk & chair, corner desk, queen soft side water bed, headboard & dresser and much more.  If you need anything or know of someone who may, please email us at michele@wantinsight.com.  

Thank YOU and BLESS YOU for your prayers, your support and your friendship!

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. 

God Bless YOU -

Ken & Michele Cole

http://www.wantinsight.com

michele@wantinsight.com, ken@wantinsight.com

Tax deductible donations can be made by visiting:

1. https://www.hhmin.org/make_donation_projects.php, select Ministry Projects, then use drop down box Ken & Michele Cole - Want InSight?
2. Or you can donate through my medical account, select Medical Projects, then Michele Cole.  

(any donations made through HH is anonymous..so if you want us to know, please let us know).
3.  You can donate through our Donor Fund at National Christian Foundation:

Donate to Ken & Michele Cole-  The Want InSight Phil 4:19 Fund !

4. Non tax deductible donations can be made directly to us by:

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About us:

Ministry - 

Ken and I love to pray for folks who need a touch from the Lord - with words of encouragement, words of knowledge and a healing touch.  If you are someone in need, please let us know.  We also have a passion to activate and influence believers to walk in radical obedience to a fun and wonderful God!  There is just nothing like it!  

If you are interested in Ken and I coming to minister to you, your small group or church, or go on a "treasurehunt" with us, please give us a call or email.  We would be delighted to!

Business - 

Our LLC is official - Want InSight Chaplain Services.  God has brought us a business coach to help us and we are excited to see how that goes.  We still have many things that need to be done, logo design, website, etc.... waiting on God to provide the resources and further direction.  

In the meantime,  would you please help us?  Do you know of an employer who often experiences high absenteeism due to the employees having personal issues?  Or maybe has little employee engagement due to struggles on or off the job?  We can help with that.  

We are looking for companies who truly care about their employees and want to offer a business enrichment program that can increase productivity, improve employee and employer morale and provide a safe and emotionally health work environment.  If you know of someone who may be interested, would you be willing to give us an introduction?    We are determined and blessed to have this opportunity to create a cultural change in the workplace!