Dear Friends:
(If it is welcome and a blessing, send it on to others,Lee)
Almost didn't make it. You know-COWS. Cares of the world. Trying to resolve issues in my own heart, while the world is swirling around me.
First, I want to say thanks to those of you who have addressed the building not only in prayer, but in dialog. I have taken it all to prayer and am just waiting on the Lord.
Meanwhile, back at the home setting, I have just had one stressing day, because I allowed it. A dear friend of mine came though and helped me bring into perspective some of the things that have been going on and I thank God for those who really have a shepherd's heart for people.
So, I am in the process of digesting things. But, I did let some things to get me. My wife came out to see me kicking a chair and asking me if I wanted lunch. And then she just started laughing at me. (My computer desk drawer had just collapsed, dropping the cpu to the next shelf!) "Does it look like I need lunch? I need a drawer that doesn't collapse! I need to stop touching things cuz they keep breaking!" Why haven't you sent out your daily message?" (Cuz who wants to hear from someone going through midlife crisis)
But I am better. Encouraged even. Trying to sort my life out into neat little categories. And so to you who need morning encouragement, perhaps you can read it tomorrow! And please forgive me. Sometimes those little flesh breaks are necessary for me to be reminded of my humaness!!!
I am working on clarity. Last night I came away from a prayer meeting, somewhat confuesed, because I couldn't see the answer with the eyes of my heart. I still don't. I mean, I moved a whole church into our living room and barn with the help of friends in one day. We now can seat 72 in our living room and my plant crazy wife has our new "Christmas trees", the filcus from the church. I have a full tilt music system at my finger tips, and the bookstore is in my daughter's room.
But we are moved out. It was emotionally tough. To see what began two plus years ago sitting in boxes. With every picture take down, I felt my soul tear. But it will be okay. We are a cell church, prepared for these situations and we can survive. There is less floor space to clean in my office area, so that's cool.
God has a different plan for us. And through patience (that four letter word spelled "wait"!) we will see Him unfold it for us. Many of you know what I am talking about. There is no time frame when it comes to God. And so we watch the unfolding.
I am reminded of the scripture that says a seed must fall to the ground, dead, that life can come. So here we are.
The seed of God, apparently without life to all that look in. And yet there is a dynamic life force preparing to erupt. The enemy can not prevail. That which God has authored has to come to pass. What He starts will be finished. And for some of you, you have looked at the ground which appears to not have flower. But as they say in the spaghetti sauce commercial, "its in there"!
Selah.
Shalom.
We pray for you, each and every day. If this is an encouragement to you. Please tell us, and please email it to someone else. If you have a prayer request, please mail it to us. We want to stand with you, battling spiritual wickedness, seeing people made free. We want to serve our brother and sister.
In the Service of Christ for His Glory,
Lee Johndrow
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