I'm Still Here!!

Well, believe it or not, I'm posting. I really wanted to wait until I could add pictures and everything, but I couldn't wait any longer to share what God is doing!! You know, as I am sitting here thinking about all I want to tell you, I am amazed at how some of God's greatest blessings come in the midst of some of your greatest trials. I am going to be perfectly honest with you. We have been going through things lately that have tried us in every aspect. We have dealt with sickness, death, finances, family troubles, etc. etc etc. Who hasn't?! But you know what? I'm Still Here!! And in the middle of all this, God has spoke things to me and shown me things, that maybe I couldn't have seen or heard had I not been in the place I needed to be! How can I encourage someone who is going through financial difficulty, if I've never been there? How can I comfort someone who is hurting if I've never been in pain? And how can I grow into what God wants me to be, if I am never pruned or shaped or molded? So I have just been praying for God to change me in the situation, instead of asking God to change the situation!

Okay. Now besides all that good stuff and more, God has given us a few material blessings. A lot of you may not know that we have lived in a mobile home every since we got married almost thirteen years ago. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. But everybody wants the American Dream! To have a house of their own. Well, for a while now, we have been trying to get a house. We were approved, and even had a great interest rate. But every time, we would come up against obstacles. So I just believed it wasn't time yet. Because I believe when it is the will of God, everything will fall into place. Anyway, now I know why. God had something else in store for us! You know, I have always said one day God was going to give me a house. Maybe at the time I said it, I didn't mean literally. But God took it literally, because God gave me a house! Not just any house. Not a broken down dump. A very nice brick house and 8 acres of land! A concrete circle drive, sodded yard,3 possible 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, sun room, jacuzzi tub, storage galore, chain link fence, I can't remember anything else, house! Granted, it needs some updating. It has flowered and striped wallpaper and rose colored carpet. But it has no mortgage. Yes I did just say it has NO mortgage! Hallelujah! I will post pictures as soon as possible. I know it's just material. And even if I didn't get it, I would be content to live in my mobile home until God comes. But when you seek the kingdom of God first, all the desires of your heart will be given to you. And right now, first and foremost, I want revival. I have friends and family that are lost. There are thousands upon thousands of people that need to be reached. And maybe not having a mortgage will help us do that. And did I mention we had 4 acres of land fenced in absolutely at no cost to us. Except the labor. Which my husband truly has paid the price. And it looks good, baby! And believe me, we're gonna need it because our horse count keeps rising. I think we are at 4 as of today. All of them given to us, by the way. And all are registered, except one. Pics on those soon too. Well, check back soon. You never know what God has in store next!