Still Broken Down......

 

 

2 Corinthians 4:8-10 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 10 We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

Well, for those that are curious... we did sign a 12 month lease on Friday 8/1 at 430pm, in the nick of time before having to be out on 8/2.   The new place is clean and new but there is no excitement about it.  This is not the place we hoped for and definitely not destiny.  

Ken and I felt this was the hardest move of all.  Every other move, God did it.   We felt Him in it. We knew He was in it.  There was none of that this time.  There is no Yeah God did it!   There is no joy in it.  The warfare was INTENSE!   This place is a duplex so we have close neighbors in which I hear talking through the walls until midnight most nights.  I hear them walking down their hallway.  I hear them shutting doors.  Heck I even know what they are cooking.   So that means they hear us too!   We share a driveway so parking is quite difficult.  They have 3 cars.  We have 3 cars if you count Ken's work truck.  The rent is higher and we had to rent a storage unit. The refrigerator is apartment size, the stove is old despite being a new home.  Things boil on setting 1.    The home is 500 square foot smaller than what we had and now only 1 car garage vs 2.  Our garage is floor to ceiling boxes and 1 bedroom is as well.   We won't be able to host our home group anymore.   Heck, having company over might even be a challenge.  Probably 40-50% of our belongings went into storage and finding what we do need is like a needle in a haystack.  

  

I felt the Lord said this would be short-lived but we'll see.   He told me that in May when I started private chef'ing for a lady and it was short-lived.   So maybe I'm hearing, maybe I'm not.  We'll see.   It's pretty easy to second guess and doubt what God is saying when things don't line up.  

Ken is working this entire weekend to help with expenses.  The move in expense was way more than we had and all the incidentals - like having to buy a washer and dryer, a portable air conditioner, floor rugs and more.  We do not like debt but here we are.  I am trying to find some part-time remote work to help as well.   

I have to say God knew that I was breaking down on every level.  Last Saturday, the day of moving, we had a great crew helping us.  We went from 630am-630pm non stop!   And I had probably over 100 unsolicited texts and calls of people saying they were praying and having their friends pray.   For the first time in my journey with the Lord, I was almost ready to walk away.   I'm still not in a good place, but better than Saturday.   I have nothing in me.  I'm exhausted.  I'm soul tired.  I'm past the point of weary.   I am overwhelmed at the tasks before me and thankful for a few friends lending me a hand.    I am stressed about how we will manage finanically.   

I had a dream that was pretty revealing.   The dream:  Ken and I were at an abortion clinic.  I told the nurse that I was afraid of the procedure and she said, I'd be fine and so did Ken.  Just then the doctor yelling from the other room said hurry up and get her ready, let's get this done.  Something in my spirit (in the dream) felt off, so I changed my mind and didn't get the abortion.  I had no emotion - no happiness that I didn't abort and no happiness if I did.  Just numb and lifeless.  End of dream.      

What I feel the Lord spoke to me when I woke up was that the enemy has been working hard to get Ken and I to abort the vision because of delay after delay and nothing happening in the natural.  And the blog I wrote previously talking about surrendering the vision.  That I feel now was not from the Lord.  He does not want us to lay this down and give up on it.  But everything in our flesh is screaming why bother anymore.   I was even at the point one morning telling God "everything is futile"  Just like Solomon saying it.  What's the use.   And I said the promises in His Word must be yes and amen in eternity, not here on earth.   Do you see how "hope deferred" I am?  Ken too.  

We don't know how or when God will do it, but He is asking us to trust and hold on and still believe.    

I know there are people way worse off than we are and I have been expressing my gratitude in between tears.  And maybe I sound like I'm complaining....but that's sadly where I am right now.  When you go through a very long and never ending season of pain, sleepless nights, lack, hope deferred and more, you'll understand that this is completely normal.    I'm sure I'll come through..... but sometimes it's a process.  

Doing my best to praise Him.... Here's a song that resonates all too well - Shackles!  https://youtu.be/V7eZD3TKn_M?feature=shared

 

"Shackles (Praise You)"

[Warryn Campbell:]
Whew, it sure is hot out here, you know
I don't mind, though
I'm just glad to be free, you know what I'm saying?
Uh

[Mary Mary (Warryn Campbell):]
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance
I just wanna praise You (What you wanna do?)
I just wanna praise You (Yeah, yeah)
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands (Feel me?)
And I'm gonna praise You (What you gon' do?)
I'm gonna praise You

[Erica:]
In the corners of my mind, I just can't seem to find
A reason to believe that I can break free
'Cause you see, I have been
Down for so long, feel like all hope was gone
But as I lift my hands, I understand
That I should praise You through my circumstance

[Mary Mary:]
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance (So I can dance)
I just wanna praise You (Just wanna praise You)
I just wanna praise You (Just wanna praise You)
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands (I can lift my hands)
And I'm gonna praise You
I'm gonna praise You

[Tina:]
Everything that could go wrong
All went wrong at one time
So much pressure fell on me
I thought I was gon' lose my mind
But, I know You wanna see
If I will hold on through these trials
But I need You to lift this load
'Cause I can't take it no more

[Mary Mary:]
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance (So I can dance)
I just wanna praise You (Woo)
I just wanna praise You (Yeah, hey)
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands (Woo, yeah-yeah)
And I'm gonna praise You (I'm gonna)
I'm gonna praise You (I'm gonna, I'm gonna praise You)

Been through the fire and the rain
Bound in every kind of way
But God has broken every chain
So let me go right now

Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance (So I can dance y'all)
I just wanna praise You (Ooh)
I just wanna praise You (I wanna praise You)
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands (I can lift my hands)
And I'm gonna praise You (Praise You)
I'm gonna praise You (Praise You, praise You, yeah)

Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance ('Cause I just wanna)
I just wanna praise You ('Cause I just wanna)
I just wanna praise You (Yeah, yeah)
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands (I can lift my hands)
And I'm gonna praise You (Praise You)
I'm gonna praise You (Yeah, come on, dance with me)

Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance (I just wanna praise You)
I just wanna praise You ('Cause I'm free tonight)
I just wanna praise You (Yes, I'm free, yeah)
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands (I can lift my hands)
And I'm gonna praise You (Yeah)
I'm gonna praise You (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

[Warryn Campbell (Mary Mary):]
Take 'em off, take 'em off
What you gonna do?
Yeah, yeah
(You broke the chains now I can lift my hands)
Broke all the chains 
(And I'm gonna praise You)
What you gonna do?
(I'm gonna praise You)
What you gonna do?

A friend sent this video to me - this verse Malachi 4:2 is the very first verse God gave me in 2002....  and hoping now that this prophetic word is legit for August - 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDTe7hgrgLs

If you feel led to pray, please pray for our hearts.  Pray for provision to come forth - open door for me to have some remote work that pays well.   Pray for strength and energy for both of us.  We are completely wiped out.   Please pray for sleep - neither one of us really getting much.   Please pray for healing - pain levels extreme - Ken too!   Thank 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, 215 Tyra Lea Lane, Unit A, 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 Sacrifice of the Vision!

Have you ever had to give up something in your life?   What did that feel like? 

How did you respond to the Lord when He asked you to? 

Years ago, I read a book by Os Hillman called The Upside of Adversity.  It was a leadership book based on the life of Joseph.   I applied the information in that book to my life at that time.  But over the last months, the Lord has been bringing the pages of the book back into memory.   This past week, in my quiet time, and in different ways, the Lord has been speaking to me about Abraham and Isaac and the willingness to sacrifice the vision He has given us.  One of the mentions in the book is about giving the "vision" back to God.   And after going through the varying "tests" the Lord has, He will either give it back to you or give you a new vision.   

Let's read about Abraham and Issac here.  

Genesis 22:1-19 ESV 

The Sacrifice of Isaac

22 After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” 3 So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac. And he cut the wood for the burnt offering and arose and went to the place of which God had told him. 4 On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes and saw the place from afar. 5 Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; I and the boy[a] will go over there and worship and come again to you.” 6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son. And he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So they went both of them together. 7 And Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” 8 Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they went both of them together.
9 When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built the altar there and laid the wood in order and bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. 10 Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son.11 But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 12 He said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.” 13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him was a ram, caught in a thicket by his horns. And Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. 14 So Abraham called the name of that place, “The Lord will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided.”
15 And the angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time from heaven 16 and said, “By myself I have sworn, declares the Lord, because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, 17 I will surely bless you, and I will surely multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and as the sand that is on the seashore. And your offspring shall possess the gate of his[d] enemies, 18 and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.” 19 So Abraham returned to his young men, and they arose and went together to Beersheba. And Abraham lived at Beersheba.

This week has been harrowing with our move now only 3 days away.  We don't really have a place to go YET..... we do have a place we can land to sleep (and it will cost us more than what we pay now)  It is not something we can stay at for any length of time and even a few days would be distressing.  But it's "provision" for sleep which we are thankful.  We have reserved 3 storage units (not all together) and may need more if available as ALL of our belongings will have to go into them if this is our only option.  We have a friend that will let us plug our freezers in her garage.    This week has been filled with peace and anxiety and stress and fear and confidence in God and trust and hope and hopelessness.   The emotions are all over the place.  But God! We are trusting YOU despite everything we are up against! 

I can't say that the Lord has spoken to me/us about giving up the vision specifically, however, that is where I am at.  I don't know what Ken is thinking. (Oh and today is his birthday!)   We are contending... but yet today I am saying Lord, I leave this vision at your feet - at the altar.  If you want to take it from us, then so be it!   If you want us to fulfill all you have spoken to us over the years, so be it.   All I ask Lord, is that you provide a suitable place for us to live.  And even that I am surrendering though extremely difficult.  

The other thing the Lord is speaking to me is that we are fast approaching our "Red Sea" moment.   The enemy is barreling down on us and in the natural there is no way of escape.  There is no back up plan.  There is no provision of housing to meet our needs.  

In moments, where my faith is stronger, I can't imagine that God brought us this far to leave us - to fail us - to not do what He has promised.   He is a faithful God.  Even when our faith is floundering.   He is a good God even when we can't see what He's doing.    But today, I say to you - I am leaving the vision at the altar.  I am sacrificing all that God has spoken, even my healing and saying YOUR WILL BE DONE LORD!    I've been here before but I'm doing it once again.  And in 3 days we will see what the Lord's plan is.  

And as I close, the Lord is speaking to me... 

I AM THE SAME GOD AS ABRAHAM.  I HAVEN'T CHANGED!  THE SACRIFICIAL LAMB WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU. 

To be continued.........

 

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, 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.   

   

Now or Never.... Will He or Won't He?

 James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him! 

In 6 days we will be moving.  We are thankful for a friend who has loaned us a 27' snowmobile trailer to use.  And a co-worker of Ken's who will bring his trailer as well.   We are thankful we have 5-6 men to help with the heavy stuff and a few woman to help with the rest.     We are thankful that we have some friends that came Saturday to do some of the final big packing and start on the cleaning of the home.  

We are thankful that God is keeping doors shut.  That sounds awful.  But I feel it's His grace and mercy for us so we don't misstep.    There is absolutely nothing for us at this point that will meet our needs or budget.  I've said that before.    

God is not looking at our budget.  He's trying and testing our faith.   Both Ken and I feel that He is going to open the door to our destiny.  And if He doesn't, then we trust the outcome!   We are both in a place - not sure if God or not - but that it's either now or never.  He either will do it now or He won't.   And if He doesn't, I don't know what our next steps will be.   I don't know much these days.  So easy to second guess when nothing in the natural speaks otherwise.   When everything is completely opposite of the promises.   And yet, that's when it seems God shows up.  

It has been nothing less than intense.  Walking in faith against the grain is the hardest thing to go through.    After 7 years of being headache/migraine free, I am now having them daily.  Sleep is almost non-existent.  Pain levels in every area of my body are still more than I can bear.  I honestly don't know I get through each day, except God's grace.    God's Word says He is Jehovah Rapha - the God who heals.   With only 6 days to go, we are calling on Jehovah Jireh to provide.  We are calling on the God in the Bible that is faithful.   His promises are yes and amen.   Trusting that!   

A few weeks ago the Lord told me to look up a song - Wash over Me by Brave.  I'd never heard of it or the group.  Didn't even know if it was Christian.   The words pierced my soul and I've been playing on repeat ever since... almost non-stop.  This is my cry, my prayer, my hope!  

https://youtu.be/HTycDEkuId4?feature=shared

Wash Over Me

Brave Worship

My strength is next to none 
I don't even have a song 
But You're faithful 
My spirit's battle-worn 
My heart is bruised and torn 
And I need You

You say You'll fight for me 
I don't have to do a thing 
Just stay still, I'll stay still 
I know Your victory 
Doesn't depend on me 
I'll stay still, I'll stay still

Come and wash over me 
Come and wash over me

My refuge in the night 
My only source of life 
You're able 
Open the floodgates now 
And fill me with Your power 
I need You, oh how I need You 
Oh oh oh

You say You'll fight for me 
I don't have to do a thing 
Just stay still, I'll stay still 
I know Your victory 
Doesn't depend on me 
I'll stay still, I'll stay still

Come and wash over me 
Come and wash over me

Jesus, wash over me 
Come and wash over me

Like only You can do 
Oh Jesus 
You're the One who refreshes my life 
You're the One, You're the One 
Oh we come to You for rest tonight 
Oh we come to You 
Oh we come to You and You give us rest 
Yes You do, Yes You do

Wave after wave 
Wave after wave 
Refreshing 
Reviving 
You come in wave after wave 
Wave after wave 
Renewing 
Restoring

You come in wave after wave 
Wave after wave 
Refreshing 
Reviving 
You come in wave after wave 
Wave after wave 
Renewing 
(Yes, You are) 
Restoring

Refreshing, reviving, renewing, restoring 
Refreshing, reviving, renewing, restoring

Wash over me 
Oh, Wash over me 
Jesus, wash over me 
Come and wash over me

You say You'll fight for me 
Don't have to do a thing 
Just stay still, I'll stay still 
I know Your victory 
Doesn't depend on me 
I'll stay still, I'll stay still

Just come and wash over me 
Come and wash over me 
Jesus, wash over me 
Come and wash over me

Our pastor spoke today and this is a slide he put up 

Hope - Tiqvah 

Expectation, something yearned for and anticipated, 

something for which one waits, to look for hopefully 

IN A CERTAIN DIRECTON

Towards JESUS! 

Now or Never - He will or He won't.  

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.   

   

Encouragement to Other Believers!

 “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Are you going through a trial?  Do you know someone that is?   

Are friends and or family encouraging you, praying for you and helping you walk through it?   Are you feeling loved and cared for? 

Are you encouraging them, praying for them and helping them walk through their trial?  Are you supporting them in whatever way they may have need? Do they feel loved and supported by you?  

The Bible tells us to encourage one another and build each other up.  It's not an optional thing, it's a command for us as believers to help others! 

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2 

I am thankful for the handful that are standing with us in this very narrow faith journey.  I am thankful for the ones who reach out and are praying in agreement with what we feel the Lord is asking of us.  I am thankful for the ones that remind us of who God is and help get our focus off our circumstances.   I am thankful for the Word of God that helps us to encourage ourselves in the Lord.  Faith comes by hearing the Word of God.  Isaiah 55.     We are 21 days to MOVE and nowhere to go YET!!!   We are contending for HIS open door!!  Trusting Him for the outcome!  

If you look around MANY, and I mean lots of God's children are going through something difficult.  Different circumstances, but trying nonetheless.   There are some at the end of their rope.   A person I pray for recently confessed attempted suicide and now is in a mental hospital trying to get help.    Those thoughts run rampant amongst believers and most of their friends and family don't even know.   Some are at their breaking point.   

I can tell you one thing there are many of Job's friends in the Church.  Maybe well intentioned, but harmful to a person's faith.    

Here are just a few things people have said to us:   

"If God doesn't show up you can live in your car.  I know several who have had to do that".   (now that's encouraging!)

 "What are you going to do?  Maybe you should just move away"   (God moved us here, why would we leave) 

"Maybe you don't have enough faith"   (only need faith the size of a mustard seed-oh and the Bible says HE gives us all a measure of faith, I'm pretty sure that's enough!)

"Maybe God wants you to downsize your vision"  (It's His vision -not ours) 

"You can rent a 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment"  (if we felt God asking us to downsize again, we would.) 

"Been there done that".  (is that compassionate?)

Yep, it's painful. It's hard to walk in faith.  It's hard to go against the grain.  It's hard to be less than a status quo Christian.  It's hard when others want to give their 2 cents worth but would never ever trust God at this level.  

What can we do?  We can be a true follower of Christ.  That means, love support and kindness.  It means being generous with our time, talent, treasure and touch.   Reaching out to someone in need is our privilege and honor as a Christian.    Being a border bully or one of Job's friend is not what God asks of us.   Let's be one that lifts another person out of the pit they might be in.  Let's be the one that strengthens and encourages.  

So, let's ask ourselves this question?  Are we a friend of Job's?? Or are we a disciple and follower of Christ who loves others well!   

Let's dig into the Word and become more CHRIST LIKE!     

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.   

   

 

         

 

          

 

 

 

 

How Do You Get the Wall Before You to Fall?

Joshua v 20 When the trumpets sounded, the army shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the men gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so everyone charged straight in, and they took the city. 21 They devoted the city to the Lord  

Is there a mountain in your life you need moved? Is there a wall that needs to come down? A stronghold broken? Healing? Financial breakthrough?

This past Sunday, our pastor talked about Jericho Walls and the key to them coming down. It really struck me in several ways. I'll come back to that.

Ever since Ken and I got saved, the Lord has had us on a tremendous journey and increasing our faith through it. We sold our home in Kansas City in 2014 and moved to El Dorado Springs, MO because of His still small whisper and a water jug that a guest at our house brought with them. That was our confirmation. We did have several other "clues" that pointed us there. Some thought us foolish and it was definitely a stretching of faith. The time in Missouri gave us wisdom and knowledge about living off the grid, being in the country and learning about being self-sustaining. The night before moving day, our movers called and asked where they were taking our stuff, but we didn't know until after that call and let them know in the morning. There was grace for that. But not something I'd recommend.

There have been other times with moving that have been just as much a faith journey- see previous blog. And here we are again with the landlord selling the home and having to be out by 8/1. Just over 5 years ago, the Lord moved us from Missouri to Montana to fulfill the destiny He has for us. We are ready. He says we are ready. It's been a long long long journey of growing in Him. We've learned to be content with very little and we have learned greater humility and we have grown in faith more than I cared for (my fault - I prayed for world overcoming faith when I got saved).

We are less than 60 days out from needing to move. We have no idea where we are going (yet). God does....but unfortunately for us, He has not revealed it.

I have to say, we are weary. We are not wanting a last minute move and yet the days are ticking by. We want to KNOW where we are going and soon. We have faith and confidence that GOD will show up and HE will provide a place. We know His timing is perfect. But if you've ever had to wait until the last minute to move, you'll know how stressful that can be.  

We are looking at rentals HOWEVER we are contending for the Lord to open the door to DESTINY. That means a sizable acreage property with a home on it and the funds to support the vision and all that it requires. It's a faith walk for sure.  

We are praying for God to open ONLY the door HE has for us and shut all other doors. And the good news HE is shutting or keeping shut all doors for rental properties that possibly could work. Most are way out of our budget or too small or a huge amount of stairs. We do NOT feel we are to downsize everything. We've tried to sell furniture and other large items, but they are not selling. But anything little like a lamp, rug or a portable air conditioner etc is selling fast. So it seems like doors are staying closed for the bigger ticket items.

We have NO backup plan. We have no place we can just stay or store items and stay. We have no family we can stay with. We have GOD and God alone! That's enough!

Everything the Lord has been speaking and confirming through random prophetic words or in our quiet time is STAND and CONTEND for destiny! Contend for my healing! Contend for the breakthrough. And yet everything in the NATURAL is completely opposite!

So back to Jericho Walls! You see our walls. What is the key for us to have the breakthrough into DESTINY?

Here's what my pastor said - "The answer is UNITY!" Unity in prayers, unity in thoughts, words, actions and believing with us! It's true. What prayer would God answer, mine or yours when we are not praying in unity or agreement? The answer is unity for YOU as well.

Here's what I've seen. When you ask someone to pray for you - say for healing of a broken bone. And then they pray but tell you they prayed that the bone would just be comforted, not healed, how would you feel? Is that someone you want praying for you? If you asked someone to pray for your wayward child who is far from the Lord, would you be ok if they prayed for your child to just be happy doing whatever they are doing?? Seems ludicrous. Well, sadly that's often what I see. Maybe not these examples, but just the same, not praying in agreement or unity. It is hard enough to walk in faith. Believe me, we get enough flack from the enemy, why add fellow believers to that difficulty. Instead, let's come alongside someone in their time of need - believing and see what God can and will do in unity.

When someone asks us to pray for them, we come in agreement with what they are asking for (of course biblically based) and we also ask them what the Lord is speaking to them. If that seems sound, then why would we not want to pray in agreement?

Unity is key! Years ago, the Lord spoke those very words to Ken and I. When we are in unity, there is peace. When we pray in unity, answers come. When we are in disunity, God can't bless that. Do you hear what I'm saying? God wants to bless His children, but His children are not in UNITY!!

So.. what Jericho Wall do you have that needs to come down? What can we pray for you for in unity? Please reach out!

WE are asking for prayer in unity of what we feel the Lord is saying.

Open only the DOOR HE has for us and keep all others shut (and that He would reveal that soon). We contend for what we feel He's speaking and we trust Him for the outcome. If that door is another rental, we'll walk through it. But what IF it's the destiny property? What if God wants to do that NOW? Why would we want to settle for an Ishmael?  

 Matthew 9 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!

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.