Waiting On The Lord Is Like A Ping Pong Game!

Psalm 27:13-14

I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.  Wait for and confidently expect the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes wait for and confidently expect the Lord.  

TheBibleSays.com say this about these verses:  David acknowledges that left on his own he would not have been able to find and embrace the hope needed to carry on.  Rather, he would have despaired, a phrase rendered in English that is contextually understood from the negatively inclined Hebrew conjunction ("lule") meaning "unless" or "had it not been." The complete loss of hope, a full surrender to being overwhelmed by negative and opposing forces would likely have been David's fate EXCEPT that he had believed(Hebrew, "aman"). That belief, a wholehearted and active engagement with the Lord, unlocks all the possibilities and remedies made available by God to the believing soul,

Have you ever waited on God and despaired?  Felt a complete loss of hope?  Being overwhelmed with a full onslaught of negative and opposing forces?  You too?   

As you know, if you've read any of my previous blogs, we are in a transition of housing.  We've been here before.  We moved from KC to MO not knowing where until the night before.  We moved from a home in MO to another in MO with only a day knowing where.  We moved from a place in MT to this one with 12 days to spare (whew).  And this time we've had almost 3 full months to move and yet there is NOTHING available that meets our needs.  Either way too small for more money, too many stairs or way out of our budget.  Most are out of our budget.   We are down to 24 days to MOVING day.   Fortunately our landlord has said we could stay through 8/3 if needed so we may change moving day until 8/2.     We are still contending and believing for the open door into our destiny property, our forever home as the Lord has said.  We are asking for God to open only the door He has for us and keep all others shut (which the latter He is doing quite well).   

When you or I wait on God, in my experience, it seems to be a  pretty regular occurrence.  How about yours?  Why do you think God keeps us waiting and always showing up in the 11th hour?  For me, it's been a process to increase my faith in Him.  It's been a process of growing in deeper dependence on Him.  It's a process of greater preparation for what's next.  So why does it feel like my mind and thoughts are in the middle of a ping pong game.  

One minute strong in faith and believing for the impossible and the next doubt and fear and with cloudy vision that it won't happen.  

One minute it's knowing HE won't fail us and the next is overwhelming concern.  

One minute it's excitement and anticipating and the next hopelessness and depression. 

One minutes it's peace and comfort and the next it's frantic & overly stressful.  

One minute trusting all the Rhema words spoken by the Lord or others for you and the other wondering if any of it was true?  

One minute confidently expecting and the other utter despair.  

Are you feeling the ping pong game?  Just writing that, all the emotions I've been experiencing over the last few months came back in intensity.  The tears start flowing.  The fear creeps in.  And yet..... I place my trust in the only One who can open the doors for us.  Even if that's another rental or if it's Destiny Doors we've been trained and persevered for such a long time.  

I don't remember having these same up and down feelings the last several times we've had to trust God for our next home.  I sense that there are several factors this time.  

1.  Just maybe the warfare around destiny is greater because it's close.    We had a friend reach out and say that she was praying what the Lord showed her "people" who have been praying against our destiny. Ouch!   And we've experienced a little of this first hand because they don't have the same faith as God has given us.  That's ok.  This is our walk- not theirs.   If they can't pray in agreement with what we feel the Lord is saying, then really we don't want those prayers.   Ouch!    

2.  Maybe God is working in someone to bring forth the promise of destiny - and yet...   Someone once taught us that God uses others to bring forth His plans and will in others.  When we aren't responding to His promptings and are not willing then sadly others miss out on the blessings.  Others don't get their healing or  destiny.   God will bring it back around to another person or persons, but that often takes time.   I wonder how many of us have missed a blessing?  I wonder how many missed theirs because of our own disobedience?  

3.  A lot has changed in the world over the past few years.   Cost of living has gone up big time here in Montana.   A starter home here - 2 bedroom 1 bath is 300k or more.  The house we currently live in sold for 457k.   Our home in KC sold for that much and was 3 x the size and with 2 acres of land and a pool.  Rentals here are $2000 for a 2 bedroom 1 bath place with around 800 sq ft.   We currently reside in 1500 sq ft  3 bedrooms, 2 bath with 2 car garage and a detached building for $1750.  I never imagined I'd pay that much for rent.  And this is the high end of our budget.    And we are really tired of renting - the instability.  I do not like moving all the time!!!  I'm ready for my forever home! 

4.  And, recently I was diagnosed (again) with Hp Axis Adrenal Dysfunction which means that my ability to cope with anything stressful is limited.  My hypothalamus and pituitary glands are not up to par and communicating well.   Chronic Stress and Chronic Pain are the two biggies that cause this.  If you've know me for any period of time, you'll know chronic pain has been the past 40+ years.  And the last several years it's taken a huge toll on me and now the lab work shows that for sure!    I am trusting God to heal me as He has promised.  That is also part of the stress.  The same ping pong match on my health.   He made me a promise in 2002 that He would completely heal me.   And yet.........

How do you encourage yourself in the Lord?  How do you stay strong in the middle of trials and waiting?  How do you know you're hearing clearly from the Lord?

IT'S TIME!   There is such a need for what God has called us too.  Many are feeling it's time.  We come in agreement with what the Spirit is speaking!  IT'S TIME!  

Yesterday I was in my quiet time, and the Lord spoke to me some very specific things about what's next.  And I kind of rolled my eyes like am I really hearing you?   And He said He'd confirm this word.  Within an hour a friend of mine sent a prophetic word written by someone else and I'm not kidding you much of it was verbatim what the Lord spoke to me.   And then another person sent me a direct prophetic word that confirmed it again.   I just read in John 8 about 2 witnesses.  So that helps for the "moment" not to second guess it.     

One thing I like to do is worship even if it feels hard.  One song I love is this one - https://youtu.be/-RvyLVpsZdc?si=GpqeHSUFe6U8E-rs   On Time God.  

God is never early - never late - but always right on time.   I don't know what that really means.  Do you? He won't fail us.  He will provide.  He will meet our every need.  He has a perfect place for us.  His word won't return void.    He is faithful and trustworthy!   He will do it!  And even if he doesn't, we will still trust Him.  He's a good good Father.   

Two promises I'm clinging to- both the Lord spoke to me when we were in MO.

Isaiah 32:18 And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places 

Isaiah 65:9 I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and from Judah those who will possess my mountains; my chosen people will inherit them, and there will my servants live

We are ready!  

Please pray for my healing - especially from this new diagnosis.  I'm not sleeping much.  I'm jumpy, no energy, no mental motivation.  It's not fun!!  Please pray for Ken as he tweaked his back and that has been difficult for him especially with his work up and down ladders.   Please pray for THE LORD TO OPEN ONLY THE DOOR HE HAS FOR US!  That covers it all!      Thank you.

Let me know how I can pray for you! 

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.   

   

 

         

 

          

 

 

 

 

 

Going Against the Grain!

Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. John 12:24 


If there was one thing you could do right now that would make you stand out from the world, what would it be?  How can you reflect your trust in the Lord to a chaotic world we live in right now?

Yesterday, Ken was at work at 4am.  It was truck day, so that means stocking the shelves.  When they opened the doors at 7am, there was a crowd of people waiting.  Within one hour, the shelves were bare.  One lady had 2 carts full of toilet paper, food, cleaning supplies and more.  Ken made a comment to her about saving some for others.  She didn't even acknowledge Ken, she just hurried to check out.  I have seen Facebook post after post of similar stories - greed and desperation.  Many who are out of control in panic and fear.   The world as we know it has definitely changed.   Another way to respond is faith in the Lord -- that He will supply ALL of our needs, Phil 4:19.  Someone we know had asked if the truck where Ken works would have toilet paper on it.  I text this person early Thursday morning to say yes, but hurry in.  They text back and said they found one pack elsewhere so decided not to come and get anymore.  They didn't want to "hoard".   That may seem trivial, but in small town, that's huge.  We only have 1 grocery store in town and 1 small health food store.  And our closest Walmart is a half hour away.  Last week when we stopped in for a few items, the shelves were empty.  No eggs, no bread, no paper products, very little on aisle after aisle.  You know this if you've been out recently.

As you know Ken and I are preparing to move across the country in April.  Matter of fact, our movers are scheduled for 4/9-4/10 to load the skeleton amount of stuff we need to take.  We are definitely going against the grain and doing the opposite of what the world is doing.   The "world" says stock up, hoard, buy everything you can.   We are not!  We are not buying food or other supplies as we are trying to go through what we have.  We may even have to sell or give away some freezer items. I have never made a move like this and so it is definitely an interesting scenario to discern what to do with what's left.  Do we take it and pack it in dry ice, so we have food on the other end?  The store shelves are bare everywhere.  Or do we trust God to make provision?  The same is true with our contents of our home to lighten the load and keep costs down.  That leaves us with possibly sleeping on a blow up mattress in our new place, eating at a cart table (maybe if it doesn't sell) as we sold our kitchen table.  It means living out of boxes verses having a place to put our clothes (as we have a buyer coming for our bedroom set today)   It means eating off paper plates (we have some) so we can sell our kitchen items.

One other thing we are going to do, is after our big moving sale next week, anything left will be given to those in need around here.  There is much need.   I posted the other day for sale 3 boxes of pillows, sheets and some blankets.  I cannot tell you how many people asked for it for free if it didn't sell.   That broke my heart.  So I go back to my original thoughts and prayers.   I've been asking the Lord for wisdom - do we give it ALL way and trust Him for His miraculous provision or do we continue to sell and try to raise the funds we need to move.

I had a dream the other night.  We were in Colorado - like that's where we were moving.  We stopped at some couple's home that we knew.   They were going to take us to the ministerial alliance to meet some people but before we left their home, they said they wanted to give us a van.  It was an older high mileage van.  When I woke up, I was actually discouraged and sad.  I was questioning this dream to the Lord.  I was asking Him if He was changing our plans to move to Colorado instead and not that we would be ungrateful but getting an older van was not what He has promised.  So, I pressed in and asked the Lord for revelation.   Here's what I felt He said.  Colorado means Providence - an act of God.  A van represents ministry.  Ministerial Alliance is just that.   He said, that our move to Montana is going to be providential, an act of God and our ministry there would be established as He has shown us. He said that those in the church would be an alliance with us in this new endeavor.  He is literally going to part the "Red Sea".   Here's our Red Sea-  There is talk right now that they may shut down the borders between states, especially the states that have a higher number of COVID-19 cases like Colorado.  Each State we go through, I've contacted Department of Transportation and they said check back daily!!!   Also, they have been closing down rest stops, use of gas stations except for gas and of course all public places are closing down across the country.  (Where will we pit stop?)  Truckers are already complaining about this big time!!

Below the shield, on a scroll, is the motto, "Nil Sine Numine", Latin words meaning"Nothing without providence" or "nothing without the Deity"!

• As Christians, we should live by faith in the Lord - nothing without Him!!  Habbukuk 2:4 “Look at the proud! They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked. But the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God. 
• As Christians, we should trust God to meet our needs.  
• As Christians we should be set apart - that means look DIFFERENT than the world. 
• As Christians, this is our time to SHINE and show the love of Jesus.  Many are hurting, fearful and unsure of what's to come.  
• As Christians, we should die to self as it produces many seeds - the Harvest is here!!

For those who serve the Lord wholeheartedly:
We know our God. 
We know His promises are still applicable today and they are Yes & Amen! 
We know He is faithful and He will never forsake us.  
We know He is good and He is working things for good!   

In 2007 or so,  the Lord showed me we would enter into a time like "Little House on the Prairie days"  - it would be difficult, there would be little, but the communities would come together and pray and help each other in their need and lack.  And then He showed me we would "upgrade" to  "Andy Griffith" days.  There would be more but much still much less than what we have today., but the community and relationships would be strong.  I believe we are seeing a "sample" of this right now.  As I said in the blog before last, I feel we are in a trial run.  A foreshadow of what's to come.  I believe we are going to bounce back soon from this - but take heed - that this is a warning - a time to regroup - reset - and prepare.  Prepare your hearts, upgrade your walk with the Lord and hold on, for a time is coming when the world as we knew it will be utterly different - possibly forever.  

What can you do TODAY to look different than the world?  How can you be a representative  of the Church?  How can you help someone in need?  Would you call someone and pray for them? Will you lay hands on the sick or hurting when you go out?  Would you offer to go to the store for someone who is at higher risk?  Would you meet a need for someone who might of lost their job/income source?  Will you listen for the Holy Spirit's promptings and ACT on it!!!!  Obedience over sacrifice! 

Here's what just happened!   As I am here blogging, a message came in for one of the items we have posted for sale.  The lady said she wanted it but couldn't pay me until Monday or Tuesday.  Immediately the Holy Spirit said just give it to her free.  So, I messaged her back and told her I felt the Lord wanted me to give it to her FREE.  She was shocked.  Now that was FUN!!!  I think I just got my answer to prayer above....  As the Lord leads, we will bless whomever He highlights!!   God is good!!!   

Prayer & Praise
Please pray for my healing - sleep.  Pain is high, sleep is little.
Please pray for Ken - lots of physical endurance with his job right now and when he gets home is shifting boxes around that I have packed or purged.  Long days for both of us.

Praise God - I have someone in KC (who I barely know) who reached out to me and is wanting to come down today JUST to PRAY over me.  That is so beautiful and so humbling!  Thankful for THOSE OF YOU who pray for me regularly!!!

Praise God - we are selling some stuff and are close to meeting our moving expenses.

Our new normal!!! LOL 

Praise God - a place has opened up to us in new location for rent - without any proof of income!!!!!  (as we will have none, most jobs are vanishing because of this virus)  So we are praying about
signing the lease once we have funds for security deposit!! It's not perfect, but it's clean and a great location with mountain views out our back 14 acres and river views out the front.  We were told that moose and deer are in abundance on the property.  An occasional bear and mountain lion are also present.  Even quail line the driveway.

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 care is amazing!! 

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.  

Shop on Amazon and Support our Ministry - BLACK FRIDAY OR CHRISTMAS OR WHENEVER

Hi!

Wanted to let you know.......that we are now on Amazon Smile.  What that means is when YOU shop  on Amazon and use the link below, a (very) small percentage of every qualified purchase is donated to our ministry.  There is NO cost or hidden fees for you. Would you also please consider passing this along to friends and family?  Save this link in your computer's bookmarks OR just remember using Amazon Smile and put in Sonlit Fields.  

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/47-5156307

Thank you so very much!!

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.

3.  Amazon Smile - shop at this link https://smile.amazon.com/ch/47-5156307

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.  

Doing the Stuff!

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. 
1 Corinthians 14:3   

They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
Mark 16:18b 


What were you made to do for the Kingdom of God? What makes your heart come alive?

Ken and I have owned a timeshare in Branson since the 80's.   We typically rent it out to cover the annual dues....or in years way past, would trade it to use in a different location for a vacation.  This year we were not able to get it rented out and had tried to offer the week to our pastors but schedules didn't allow for it.   So, we felt we should use it and just make it a nice relaxing week.  Ken now gets vacation pay with his job, so we didn't lose any income.  (God's amazing provision).  The condo - Branson Yacht Club overlooks Table Rock Lake, just down the road from Silver Dollar City.  We like that because it's away from the hustle bustle of the strip and downtown and yet close enough to get there.   It's a nice 2 bedroom, 2 full bath and kitchen including washer and dryer, dining area and comfortable living room area.  (anyone interested in purchasing, email me).  

This past week we went for four nights.  The first two nights it was just Ken and I.  We packed a cooler of food and our little latte machine and just enjoyed the views, spending time with God and reading books.  The last two nights - we had invited another couple to come and join us.   Let me give you a little history on that.  This couple we met one time 6 years ago when we traveled with our friend Joni Ames to do ministry in Cameron, MO.  We had the pleasure of prophesying to them.  Fast forward to a few months ago, this couple, the lady reached out to me on Facebook and asked to be my friend.  She felt the Lord told her to. She was saying, will she even remember me?  I accepted her friendship and then she asked if we could talk by phone. She wanted to share with me how impactful our "prophetic words" were to her and her husband.  She said that it changed the entire course of their lives - full steam into the things of God!!  We started becoming fast friends.  So much in common.   We met her for coffee in KC about 2 months ago.  

Last month they asked us if we wanted to join them for a weekend in the Ozark, but we had already had an overnight trip planned to a prison - we've been ministering to a man there as well as to his aging parents nearby.  This is a really cool story too - but not for today. 

So a few weeks ago, I felt the Lord nudge me to invite this couple from Cameron to join us in Branson for the last two nights.  Once the husband could rearrange his work schedule, the answer was yes.   Now remember,  we've seen him one time 6 years ago and her 1 time  since then.  That's it!   All I knew was that God was up to something.   

The first night they were there they treated us to Thai food.  At the restaurant, my friend struck up a conversation with the waitress.  The Lord gave me a word for the waitress.  I had a vision of her as a nurse in a pediatrician office because of her love for kids and her compassionate heart.  I sensed the Lord wanted her to go back to school and go into the nursing field.  She had tears running down her face.  She had said that she loved loved kids.  She went on to say that she was watching a tv show about medical stuff and was telling her boyfriend just a few nights ago, that she'd love to go back to school.  My friend was sharing all sorts of stuff to build her up and encourage her in the Lord.  This waitress was just amazed at what God was doing through us.    - Now for the even greater fun..... our new friends left a $150 tip on a $70 dinner tab.   What an impression for that waitress!!! I say this -not to brag about their finances.....but because years ago a friend of ours told us their son used to work for a restaurant and didn't like working on Sundays... why because the "Christians" would come in and leave change or less than 10% tips often.   This couple made a comment to us that if they couldn't leave close to a 100% tip, then there was no point in eating out.   Wow!!!  Impressive - but not in the way you may be thinking.  I was impressed because I could truly tell the Lord was in it.  Their hearts we're pure - pure GOLD!    God is good!! 

The next morning we went to Billygails for breakfast - again our friends were treating - oh by the way - they told us when they got to Branson they were treating us to everything we did and they wouldn't take no for an answer.  Hmmm.... Praise God!  We had about a 45 minute wait to eat. During this time, my friend would strike up a conversation with every person around her and then some.  She shared about Jesus to all who would listen.  She became fast friends with many.   There was a couple next to me also waiting and I sensed they were a bit down.  I asked the Lord how I could encourage them.  I felt the Lord drop something into my spirit.  I began to share how pleased the Lord was with them for the values, ethics and integrity they've instilled into their children and grandchildren.  I shared how her love for cooking and family was a beautiful gift...and there was more.  She began to weep and told me that they had lost 2 of their kids in the last few years.  I was deeply grieved and began to pray comfort over their hearts.  The words the Lord had me speak to them were right what they needed.   We got seated and I felt the Lord said to pay for their breakfast.  When our waitress came, I asked her to get their ticket.  Well, our friends had another plan from the Lord.  The Lord had told them to buy EVERYONE'S breakfast that was in our room and the couple I had heard about.  That was 17 of us, I think?  I asked the waitress for "blank tickets" so Ken and I could pray and ask the Lord for something encouraging for each table so when the waitress took the ticket, they would get that instead.    That was a blast!!  When it was time for each table to leave, they somehow figured out it was our friends paying the bill and would stop by for a quick chat.  The couple I had ministered to earlier, also came over gave me a big hug and told me that she knew I must of been an angel because God knew what she needed when she needed it.   She even asked for my number to stay in contact and the other tables asked for our friend's business card.  One more exciting thing on this story - again another $150 tip on a $175 bill.  We even had an encouraging word for our waitress. 

Our friends treated us to Sight and Sound Theater - we got to see The story of Christmas.  Love that theater!  Well done!!! Of course our friend struck up conversations with many around us and I got to pray with a lady and had a word for her.  You could tell she was hurting from so much tragedy and loss in her life.  

Friday we went to the Tanger Outlets.  Our friends had some Christmas shopping they wanted to do.  When they went to check out in the Kitchen Collection store, I told them I was going to go sit on a bench as my feet were hurting bad.   I sat down next to an older lady who had a cane.  She began to share with me how bad her feet were hurting for years and could barely stand/walk.  I asked her if I could pray for her and she said yes.  I lifted her leg (with her permission) onto my lap and began to pray for her healing.  I asked her to stand up and see if anything changed.  She said oh my gosh, no pain.  She sat back down and thanked me and then asked if I would pray for her friend Jeff.  He had esophagus cancer.  I took her hand and prayed in agreement for complete healing and that she would get word that he had been healed.  I sensed such a strong presence of the Lord.   Her husband had honked the horn as he had gone to pick up the car while she was sitting there.  As she got in the vehicle, he honked again and both of them were waving at me with a huge smile.   That made my day!!!!    Tears filled my eyes, tears of joy!!!  I was so excited that even in the midst of my pain, God would use me to bless another!  I love that!!  

That night we came back after dinner and spent time in prayer and worship.  The Lord gave Ken and I some encouraging prophetic words for our friends.   What a blessed night!

The next day and our final time with them we went to The Keeter Inn restaurant in the College of the Ozark.  That place is amazing.   Again our friend felt a nudging to do something a tad different. She went over to a table and told a lady she felt the Lord wanted her to sing to her. So she did.  The lady was amazed and said the song was right on point.  And again our friends left a $100 tip on a $100 bill.    

We hugged and said our goodbyes.....except they now want us to move to Cameron...not only Cameron, but into their home!  LOL!     The four of us had such a good time - not just fellowship but because our entire conversations and focus was on what God wanted to do in us, through us and for us.   We all felt ALIVE and BLESSED!   It was exactly what Doctor Jesus ordered for our spirits.   We love "doing the stuff".  

I felt the Lord wanted me to share these stories because there are so many hurt and broken people out there.  As Christians, we should be "doing the stuff" daily... everytime we go out to Walmart or the grocery store or to get gas, ask the Lord if there is someone that you could encourage.  This is who God made us to be!!  There is a big big harvest coming and there are few laborers.  Ken and I are called to not only do the retreat center for pastors and missionaries, but to build an equipping center to train, mentor, equip and send out laborers to reach these hurting people.   We are anxiously awaiting the plans to unfold and praying about next steps.  

May God give you eyes to see and ears to hear what He wants your part to be - in fulfilling the great commission and in being a part of the end time harvest!   


Prayer Request/Testimony 
Ken - stamina for work - all physical labor and up at 3 am for several shifts.  

Michele - healing - I am still dealing with pain in my right side - it is lessening a bit, but still painful.  I am doing some better on sleep but still need consistency and more than 4-5 hours.  I have another new pain for a few months now in my feet and ankles. 

Ministry - that God would reveal next steps and how to take those steps.

Finances - we need a new SUV - it has very little heat.  I have to keep a blanket in the car with me. It still has an oil leak which is on the main seal on the engine.. both of these repairs would be quite expensive and not worth it for the miles.  Other things going on too with it.   It's interesting that we have people being led by God to pray for us and a new vehicle without our asking......  Ken's car is only reliable for local - as it has need of many repairs which are not worth it.  If it doesn't pass MO inspection this next renewal, we will have to just dump it.  

TESTIMONY - 
We did have a blessing in disguise from a month ago.  Ken felt we were to get a new Serpentine belt as it was cracking and had both the prison trip and Branson trip coming up.  We scheduled an appointment had it replaced and the mechanic had said that he ordered us a new pulley because the other one was about to snap (which means the serpentine belt wouldn't stay on).   This was on Friday.  On Sunday we went to preach in a country church about 1/2 hour away.  Just a few minutes after we left the church, I heard this thump, thump, thump under the hood.  Ken got out and checked it and the NEW serpentine belt had been tearing apart and the pulley was wobbling.   Normally I don't have cell service in that area but had one bar.  I called the lady from the church we knew and asked if she could come, follow us home in case the entire belt snapped - which would of meant our car would just die.  She did and we got all the way to the mechanics parking lot to drop it off back in our town.  Now here's the funny part.  The message I taught on was how to find joy and peace in the midst of difficult circumstances.   We just praised God and thanked Him for watching over us and getting us back without the car completely stopping.  Monday, we had an new serpentine belt put on and the pulley.  If we hadn't replaced the belt on Friday, our old cracked belt would of caused us to be stranded!!!   God is good!!! 

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.