BEING OPEN AND REAL

BEING OPEN AND REAL

from Daneille

I have been pondering on how the Lord has been sending His strength and encouragement to me lately.

Serving in a foreign land; one faces many different challenges. Nothing is close to simple. 

A lot is more than difficult.

Some is physical, quite a bit is mental and physical and a whole bunch is spiritual. 

Being consistent in prayer and in God's Word is the way to be able to move forward even though one may be moving as fast as a turtle.

In my case as fast as a snail!

I could tell people were praying for us. 

I found it so encouraging when ones would write and say the Lord woke me up to pray for you.

We were blessed to come to the U.S. to attend and be a part of our son's wedding. Such a GIFT FROM GOD and a total miracle.

We also came home because our daughter was struck suddenly by an illness as we served in Africa.

When we flew back, I myself have been struck with an illness as well. 

BOTH ARE A MYSTERY STILL TO THE DOCTORS. 

Felecia's is a head pain and mine is my eyes are going blurry on me. Some moments are worse than others.

Also this past year I have been 'hurt' deeply. That pain has been my biggest battle to overcome. I am greatly humbled saying this; but feeling I need to be REAL. 

We pastored for 27 years and in the ministry for 31 years together. In the ministry; amazing, wonderful victories do come. But, unfortunately dark valleys are a place all pastors and missionaries walk in. It's nothing new to myself and my husband. 

As we are on medical leave; I find God is working and healing my heart too. I have been trying to feast on His Word, and wait in His Presence to hear Him speak. 

The Lord has sent people, messages, scriptures and His precious Holy Spirit to send me simple words of love and encouragement. Such as:

"Look to Jesus, keep your eyes focused on Him."

"Rest, just rest in Him."

"I've sent you in the valley to speak my Hope there."

"It's NOT your fault."

"I got you, trust this...!"

"Enjoy this life, relax in my arms and enjoy living for and with me."

"He's going to finish what He started."

And how about that old hymn: 

I Know Who Holds Tomorrow the chorus:

"There are things about tomorrow
That I don't seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand."

I realize we are facing what is called  'SPIRITUAL WARFARE' - we know this! 

We also know: 'Greater is He that is within me than He that is within the world!' (1 Jn. 4:4). 

I am not sure what is going on right now. 

I do know everything is BEYOND OUR CONTROL! 

Yet...guess Who's control I believe we're in? Our God's!

  Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Job 12:10 - In whose hand [is] the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.

Psalms 22:28 - For the kingdom [is] the LORD'S: and he [is] the governor among the nations.

Psalms 115:3 - But our God [is] in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.

Isaiah 14:24 - The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, [so] shall it stand:

I know God is working His Plan; He is using us in the midst of this valley too.

I ask you to do 2 things:

(1) Pray for us!

(2) Send me your prayer requests (so I can pray for you). 

Others have joined us on Wednesday afternoons to pray and fast for:

Healing

Spiritual Renewal

Salvations

Spiritual and emotional breakthroughs (issues that have caused hurts)

Revival

Would you like to join with us? Please do! We need miracles here. 

Contact me on email, or facebook and send me your requests.