Those are the lyrics to the old Petra song "More Power to Ya." And I've been singing this song lately. I've been experiencing many lows lately. If I'm not careful, I'll burst in to tears now. Right now, I really wish that I could see into the future, so I'll know what God is doing in our lives. It is so hard.
Financially, we are really struggling. We need an absolute miracle. Today. Inside, I'm justing screaming "God, what are you doing? Haven't we been faithful?" But I just don't know what He is doing. Tears are flowing now.
Dh & I have both applied for jobs. I told you about the interview I went on. So far, nothing. I haven't received any news at all, not even a rejection letter. So, we just wait. And pray for a miracle. And wait.
The church is actually doing better. We've had several families come into the church the last 3 months. There is a great spirit in the church. Happiness is there instead of discord. It's great! But my bills still have to be paid. The baby needs diapers today. The old hymn "Living by Faith" is our theme song.
So, I guess I'm just asking for you to remember us in prayer, to remember me in prayer.
I know what you're going through. Been there. All I can say is that He does come through. Our house went into foreclosure three times but God delivered each time and He restored us. Found jobs, able to buy the kids what they need and get a pedicure for myself every once in awhile.
Hold on. Cry if you must. But then tell the Father, I still trust you. My life is yours.
We still expect God to do everything He said He would and to fulfill every Word. We're up against some things in ministry right now and we're saying the same thing. OK God, what are YOU going to do? We need finances to do this thing!
He'll come through Trace. Hold on. Your sisters here support you through prayer.
You know what? Is there a Wal-Mart near you? I can send you some funds for diapers through Wal-Mart to get what you need.
I'm feeling better today. Actually, I started feeling better yesterday after venting here. I cannot tell you what a blessing this website is to me. It is so wonderful to know that I have you ladies who are "on my side" & praying for me. The only way that it could be any better is if you all lived near me so that I could meet you. Maybe one day we can have a get together...
Thank you Send Judah for your words of encouragement. They really lifted me up.
I'm just reading your post right now and praying for you. I understand where you are at...we were there for so long, and so many times. My heart and my prayers are going out to you. By the way, please message me or e-mail me privately with your physical address. I would like to have it if you do not mind, I would like to encourage you with something.
Jesus, right now I uplift my dear sister, Trace...she is walking where I have walked, where so many have walked. I thank you that you are her source, her provider. I thank you that the church is not her source, a secular job is not her source...YOU ARE HER SOURCE, and your resources are unending and unfathomable to our minds. God, you are working on her behalf RIGHT NOW to intervene in this situation. You are going to provide for this family. They are faithful to you, and you are going to show yourself strong. You said in your Word you would perfect all that concerns them. So work in a mighty way in their lives right now, I pray in Jesus name.
Keep us posted girl. We love you and we're lifting you up.
Also, re: getting together. I would love to have a pastoring partners gathering here in Tampa possibly...I thought since I live in an incredibly beautiful part of the country...maybe some of you would be interested in coming! Let me know if you have any interest. Actually, I welcome you to come visit me anytime! And I really mean that. But I have also considered planning a gathering for just pastoring partners, for us to get together face to face for fellowship, ministry, encouragement. Would you be interested if I planned a retreat? do you think your church might even pay for you to come? Let me know.
Hi, Deanna: Thank you for your words of encouragement. I was in tears just reading them. I will private message you after this w/ my address.
I would love to have a "get together." Our best friends live in Lakeland & we could take the opportunity to see them (& for dh & the kids to stay w/ them.) It's possible the church could help us out. We'd have to see how things are going at the time. A meeting of everyone would be great though!
