So here we find ourselves...in obedience.
Saturday we packed up our rental and drove off. We have suitcases and are staying with some friends because everything else is gone.
Almost a year ago we agreed with the Lord to this journey and we'll be leaving in less than two weeks.
I'm finding out it's not as romantic as it sounded! It's only been 5 days and the attacks are heavy. I didn't realize how much I liked my own space and comfort zone. About 3 years ago, I liked things just so. I had a schedule, my house was (almost) always organized and everything had it's place. Now, that's all been given up. We're staying with some dear friends and living out of suitcases. I'm finding out that giving up everything has it's own battle. We need your prayers to make it thru this. With this blog page, I am committing to the Lord to be completely open and honest with what we're going thru.
We are surrounded by so many amazing people who are lifting us and helping us thru this crazy time!
We love you all and will try to stay on top of blogging!
(deby)
7 comments:
Wow, Deby...thanks for your openness! I understand the feeling of giving it all...but not with a family!! Praying for His grace and strength as you transition to His PERFECT plan for you guys! Call me or text me if you need specific prayer! Love ya!
Wow Deby... I love you all and I know that God is growing and stretching your faith in Him and love and He will lead you by His strength. He says don't worry about what you will eat or what you will put on for the body is more than food... but seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and ALL these things will be added to you. He knows what you need emotionally, physically and spiritually and will more than meet your needs. He is a GOOD GOd. Keep pushing through because this is a Marathon of the Soul. I love you Sister!
You guys are awesome. You will love it here in Kona! The community is so loving and helps us forget about the comforts of our own home! Its like we have a family of 300+.
I've been meeting some of your staff (there is a couple here that the wife is from the U.P. and went to a private christian school in Houghton!) and hanging with Jeff. Seriously you guys have a great leader!
I look forward to following you guys on this blog!
Dear Ones, Now that your leaving time is almost here...I feel the emptiness. I cant imagine how each of you are feeling at this point. So also do I realize How blest each of you are. You have prayer, His spirit, His word and Gods faithfulness. As His body is united..so I must know you and Dad and I are together with all your family, friends and soon to be friends knit together in Christ. Trust HIs word. Our feelings change but God never changes. I love each of you. (Ike..I hold close your good bye hug) Love, Mom
Deb, let Isaac know you are in our prayers. I am worshipping in My Spirit because I felt this for Isaac years ago. It is incredibly exciting what is happening in your life. More, More of Jesus! And the only way is not looking back. I pray for your family... More, More of Jesus! Let the uncomfortable pressures of dying to the fallen nature bring His presence.
He loves.. oh does He Love.. forever! God has given you the Kingdom it is within you. Because He loves you He gave you grace and made you an apostle to call people everywhere to the obedience that comes only through faith in Jesus Christ! and Results in Everlasting Glory... yeah Everlasting Glory. Let the first fruits of the New Creation even now spring up in you, with Love for the dying. You have living water inside of you pour it out and Jesus will bring his Kingdom.
Caleb Aho
I can't help but smile as I read your journal. What an amazing God. He is so evident. Keeping each of you in prayer and thanking God for His care of you through ALL "others" Love, Mom
yo bro! and sis xox
Fratt
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