Sunday, April 18, 2010
Run On
Sorry folks for the run on sentences and thoughts of earlier post~ I am not an English Scholar. So for those that are or think they are (Bob) my apologies! LOL
For I know the Plans I have for You
Jambo!
Well our closing has been moved up two weeks, so we will be closing on our house Tuesday! God has been so good! We have asked Him to show us His plan in bold ways, and that is exactly what He has done. We asked Him boldly to show us His plan and to either boldly open or close the door to World Vision. He has done that.
Bob applied for an accounting job at World Vision March 11th; and up until Friday we had not heard anything from them. We felt that in the meantime we needed to pursue housing here just incase, so I have been looking and looking at coming up with nothing. Until last week, I saw an add for a HOUSE for very inexpensive rent in our same area. (all the other places were duplexes) Of course I jumped on it. I got a response from the landlord that she had an overwhelming amount of responses to her ad, so she wanted us all to fill out an online app. Bob and I felt like we were up against an army. But were reminded of who that army battlefield belongs to. The battle belongs to the Lord. Wed night I got a call from landlord stating we were her #1 pick, and we saw the house Friday; loved it and signed a contract. When we got home Bob checked his email and got the rejection letter from World Vision. Was this Gods plan or what! As we are a little disappointed in not moving to Seattle right now, we know that Gods plan is for us to be here a little while longer, and we will still pursue a future in Missions, and a possible future with World Vision. We see Gods hand all over this plan in so many more ways that I could share but would take awhile.... (hee) But will share that our landlord is not making us be tied down to a designated 6m0 or year lease. She herself is a dedicated Christian in support of us leaving for the ministry at some point. For this and so much more we stand in AWE of God.
For I know the plans I have for you declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Thank you all for your continued love, support, and prayers! We know God has great plans for us, and with the sale of our house, we are now 100% in an Open place for Him to call us to His plan!
Well our closing has been moved up two weeks, so we will be closing on our house Tuesday! God has been so good! We have asked Him to show us His plan in bold ways, and that is exactly what He has done. We asked Him boldly to show us His plan and to either boldly open or close the door to World Vision. He has done that.
Bob applied for an accounting job at World Vision March 11th; and up until Friday we had not heard anything from them. We felt that in the meantime we needed to pursue housing here just incase, so I have been looking and looking at coming up with nothing. Until last week, I saw an add for a HOUSE for very inexpensive rent in our same area. (all the other places were duplexes) Of course I jumped on it. I got a response from the landlord that she had an overwhelming amount of responses to her ad, so she wanted us all to fill out an online app. Bob and I felt like we were up against an army. But were reminded of who that army battlefield belongs to. The battle belongs to the Lord. Wed night I got a call from landlord stating we were her #1 pick, and we saw the house Friday; loved it and signed a contract. When we got home Bob checked his email and got the rejection letter from World Vision. Was this Gods plan or what! As we are a little disappointed in not moving to Seattle right now, we know that Gods plan is for us to be here a little while longer, and we will still pursue a future in Missions, and a possible future with World Vision. We see Gods hand all over this plan in so many more ways that I could share but would take awhile.... (hee) But will share that our landlord is not making us be tied down to a designated 6m0 or year lease. She herself is a dedicated Christian in support of us leaving for the ministry at some point. For this and so much more we stand in AWE of God.
For I know the plans I have for you declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Thank you all for your continued love, support, and prayers! We know God has great plans for us, and with the sale of our house, we are now 100% in an Open place for Him to call us to His plan!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Pending........
HOUSE PENDING UPON INSPECTION!
We got an offer on our house this past Saturday! And after going back-n-forth a few times we accepted! It was exactly one month to the day that we had put our house on the market! God is good!
So our inspection is THIS Saturday at 10am. Please pray for us. We are not aware of any major problems but you never know.... God has been so good in reminding me of His promises! In Bible Study this week, our lesson was on Worry. It was a great reminder for me to go through His word, being reminded that He is in control, and will take care of everything! Thank you to all who have and continue to pray! You are a blessing!
To God be the Glory; Great things He has done~
Bob and Janell
Monday, February 22, 2010
Changes
Since were all about change right now, thought I'd change the blog up a bit. So you will notice a new Bio for us, as well as a new Headliner and scripture.
Many have asked us about Africa. Yes we still LOVE Africa, and yes we someday hope to be there. A few weeks ago I recieved an email from Missionaries in Jordan. They have served there since 1999. There son is diagnosed with dyslexia, and through struggles in the International school of Jordan, they feel he is not getting the specialized education he needs. So they have made a difficult decision to return to the States to allow there son to have the best education needed for his special need. For me, this was a letter of confirmation, as I have been thinking and praying a lot about Noah and his Asperger/dyspraxia diagnosis, and how he requires extra care in the education field that I know he would not be able to get overseas. So for now, we feel led to work with a Missions Organization here in the States, allowing Noah to get the best education services possible. So that is where Washington, Colorado, and North Carolina come in, as we desire to work with World Vision, Compassion Intl. or Samaritans Purse State side for the time being. Due to having family in Oregon that is an "Open Harvest" we are strongly desiring to work with WV. But are open and will go where the Lord leads. Hope this answers your question, and gives you a better idea of our thinking right now!
Blessings!
Many have asked us about Africa. Yes we still LOVE Africa, and yes we someday hope to be there. A few weeks ago I recieved an email from Missionaries in Jordan. They have served there since 1999. There son is diagnosed with dyslexia, and through struggles in the International school of Jordan, they feel he is not getting the specialized education he needs. So they have made a difficult decision to return to the States to allow there son to have the best education needed for his special need. For me, this was a letter of confirmation, as I have been thinking and praying a lot about Noah and his Asperger/dyspraxia diagnosis, and how he requires extra care in the education field that I know he would not be able to get overseas. So for now, we feel led to work with a Missions Organization here in the States, allowing Noah to get the best education services possible. So that is where Washington, Colorado, and North Carolina come in, as we desire to work with World Vision, Compassion Intl. or Samaritans Purse State side for the time being. Due to having family in Oregon that is an "Open Harvest" we are strongly desiring to work with WV. But are open and will go where the Lord leads. Hope this answers your question, and gives you a better idea of our thinking right now!
Blessings!
Saddle Up the Horses
Bob posting:
Friday night (Feb 19th), the house officially went on the market, as we completely feel that God is closing the door on our ministry here at 6426 Palmer Drive. We are fully trusting that He has great plans for us, plans that might take the boys and I away from the only area we've ever lived in, including the only home Jake has known. Washington? Colorado? North Carolina? Tanzania? Kenya? Well, He hasn't conclusively shown us where or what yet, but we known He's got us right where He wants us - open and willing. Please pray for:
1. Us to continue to be very open to God's call in our lives. Pray that we would not be stubborn or hesitant, even if that calling is to do something or go somewhere that we wouldn't have imagined or perhaps (humanly) desired. If God plans to exercise His sense of humor, I could be doing music ministry in Beijing....haha!
2. That we grow closer in our relationship with Christ. More prayer, more reading of the Word than ever before as our spiritual walk matures ever so deeper every day. We want to take every thought and action captive for the Lord - pray that we be constantly desirous of that.
3. God to open the doors that need to be opened and shut the doors that need to be shut, so we have a CLEAR vision of where He wants us to be down the road.*
4. For our house to sell, and preferably quickly, so we can be ready to go where God wants us to be as soon as possible.
5. That Satan would be bound in all of this by God's almighty hand from doing evil and throwing up walls & roadblocks into our path.
6. I ask that you pray for me, specifically, as I am admittedly nervous about this transition, as I have lived in Ohio for forty years and have worked at my company for over a decade. Changing what I've known for so long is rather intimidating!
*As many of you know, we are feeling a strong tug towards service at World Vision in suburban Seattle. If that does turn out to be God's desire, we need to sell the house & secure employment w/World Vision in the upcoming months.
Thank you for your prayers to this point, and for future ones as well! We pray God will bless each and every one of you, especially that you would know an intimacy with Him like never before!
I'll conclude with some lyrics to Steven Curtis Chapman's song, "The Great Adventure", because I totally feel this is my life right now:
"Let's follow our Leader into the glorious unknown, this is a life like no other - this is the GREAT ADVENTURE!".
Time to saddle up the horses........
Friday night (Feb 19th), the house officially went on the market, as we completely feel that God is closing the door on our ministry here at 6426 Palmer Drive. We are fully trusting that He has great plans for us, plans that might take the boys and I away from the only area we've ever lived in, including the only home Jake has known. Washington? Colorado? North Carolina? Tanzania? Kenya? Well, He hasn't conclusively shown us where or what yet, but we known He's got us right where He wants us - open and willing. Please pray for:
1. Us to continue to be very open to God's call in our lives. Pray that we would not be stubborn or hesitant, even if that calling is to do something or go somewhere that we wouldn't have imagined or perhaps (humanly) desired. If God plans to exercise His sense of humor, I could be doing music ministry in Beijing....haha!
2. That we grow closer in our relationship with Christ. More prayer, more reading of the Word than ever before as our spiritual walk matures ever so deeper every day. We want to take every thought and action captive for the Lord - pray that we be constantly desirous of that.
3. God to open the doors that need to be opened and shut the doors that need to be shut, so we have a CLEAR vision of where He wants us to be down the road.*
4. For our house to sell, and preferably quickly, so we can be ready to go where God wants us to be as soon as possible.
5. That Satan would be bound in all of this by God's almighty hand from doing evil and throwing up walls & roadblocks into our path.
6. I ask that you pray for me, specifically, as I am admittedly nervous about this transition, as I have lived in Ohio for forty years and have worked at my company for over a decade. Changing what I've known for so long is rather intimidating!
*As many of you know, we are feeling a strong tug towards service at World Vision in suburban Seattle. If that does turn out to be God's desire, we need to sell the house & secure employment w/World Vision in the upcoming months.
Thank you for your prayers to this point, and for future ones as well! We pray God will bless each and every one of you, especially that you would know an intimacy with Him like never before!
I'll conclude with some lyrics to Steven Curtis Chapman's song, "The Great Adventure", because I totally feel this is my life right now:
"Let's follow our Leader into the glorious unknown, this is a life like no other - this is the GREAT ADVENTURE!".
Time to saddle up the horses........
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