| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 6:43:07 PM
Dear Farmgirls,
One of my local farmgirls is going through a rough spot right now and needs your prayers. Through an incredible amount of hardship and unbelievable circumstances they are looking at a farm eviction and need your prayers for the Lords guidance and plan. They are fully trusting in the Lord and are seeking His will for their life. If you could please lift them up in prayer, they'd be very grateful. Please pray as the Lord leads.
This is an excerpt from a letter their family sent to us:
Isaiah 22:8-13 provides a valuable divine perspective on Judah's military preparations as the seemingly invincible Assyrian army approached.
The Lord stripped away the defenses of Judah, and you looked in that day to the weapons in the Palace of the Forest. You saw that the walls of the City of David were broken through in many places; you stored up water in the Lower Pool.
You counted the buildings in Jerusalem and tore down houses to strengthen the wall. You built a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the Old Pool, but you did not look to the One who made it, or have regard for the One who planned it long ago.
The Lord, the LORD Almighty, called you on that day to weep and to wail, to tear out your hair and put on sackcloth. But see, there is joy and revelry, slaughtering of cattle and killing of sheep, eating of meat and drinking of wine! "Let us eat and drink," you say, "for tomorrow we die!"
At first blush, the leaders acted wisely. They evaluated their defenses and initiated prudent improvements, but their attempts backfired in two ways. For one, the people nevertheless lost confidence and turned to despair. "Let's feast on this livestock tonight, for we'll all be dead in the morning anyway."
More importantly, they completely missed what God was calling them to do. Their desperate situation wasn't a mistake; God himself had brought it to pass. Moreover, he already had a solution in mind. Later chapters reveal that most of the Assyrian army died of a wasting disease while besieging Jerusalem; the king was assassinated after his retreat back to Assyria. What God wanted, Isaiah tells us, was not military preparation but urgent, fervent corporate prayer.
We feel very strongly that God provided us this farm in the first place and even with the redemption deadline approaching, we don't see any clear evidence of being sent in a different direction. We've also been humbled by the great community of family, friends and customers that God has provided for our farming adventure. Since God rarely performs secret miracles, we're pretty sure that there's a role for that community in the redemption of our farm.
Recently, we've been challenged to make prayer our first option, not our last resort. To that end, we would like to invite you to fast and pray with us wherever you are on March 1 for our farm.
Please pray for wisdom; after all, if we need to head a different direction we'd like to know sooner rather than later. "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." James 1:5
Pray for stamina; despite childhood encouragements to persevere, as you can imagine, this process can be rather stressful. "But we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint." Romans 5:3-5
Pray for God's provision. As Paul encouraged the Philippians, "My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."
Playing in the Sonshine
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 06 2013 : 11:47:07 PM
April
I will be sending up prayers for your friends.
blessings
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| HemetGardener |
Posted - Mar 06 2013 : 9:37:12 PM
April, Praise God for miracles.
Darlene, Prayers for Joann for her loss.
Terri |
| HemetGardener |
Posted - Mar 06 2013 : 9:34:30 PM
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Originally posted by sonshine4u
Ladies,
I have some great news! He got the job!!! Now they are seeing if they can work out a deal with the bank on their property. Thanks for your prayers and keep praying! :)
~April
Playing in the Sonshine
Praise God a miracle is happening. Tell them to stand firm against the wiles of the devil. Tell him to get lost.
Terri |
| HemetGardener |
Posted - Mar 06 2013 : 9:29:20 PM
April,
I just read your post also.
Please pray for wisdom; after all, if we need to head a different direction we'd like to know sooner rather than later. "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." James 1:5
Pray for stamina; despite childhood encouragements to persevere, as you can imagine, this process can be rather stressful. "But we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint." Romans 5:3-5
Pray for God's provision. As Paul encouraged the Philippians, "My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."
Amen to that prayer.
Terri |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - Mar 06 2013 : 7:38:59 PM
Thanks Marly! It means a lot!
~Hugs,
April
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Mar 06 2013 : 4:16:45 PM
April: I second what Lori/Crafter said!! I, too, will continue praying for the family.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - Mar 06 2013 : 1:32:57 PM
Thanks Lori! God is good all the time! Thanks for all your support and prayers!
~Hugs,
April
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| crafter |
Posted - Mar 06 2013 : 07:14:57 AM
April- Praise the Lord- God is Good ALL the time!!
I will continue to pray for this wonderful family- there is much work to be done!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love. |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - Mar 06 2013 : 06:15:45 AM
Ladies, it's been a year since I initially asked for prayer for my fellow Farmgirl. I just wanted to give you an update. The bank has allowed them to stay and pay monthly payments this year and then at the end they will write up a contract for deed! God is good! Thanks so much for your prayers ladies!
~Hugs,
April
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| sonshine4u |
Posted - Jul 13 2012 : 07:25:23 AM
Will do!
Playing in the Sonshine
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Jun 12 2012 : 9:12:21 PM
Prayers please, My friend Joanne's mother just passed away today. Joanne was going to up to Portland OR to see her because she had a heart attack and kidneys were failing and she was in her 90's, but wasn't able to get up there in time. She did get to see her recently for her birthday though. So I am asking for prayers of comfort.
Thanks so much.
darlene
Life begins each morning...Each morning is the open door to a new world-new vistas, new aims, new tryings.
By, Leigh Hodges |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Jun 12 2012 : 5:53:57 PM
Prayers still going up for everyone. It is so good that God is there with us isn't it.
Have a wonderful evening.
hugs
darlene
Life begins each morning...Each morning is the open door to a new world-new vistas, new aims, new tryings.
By, Leigh Hodges |
| prayin granny |
Posted - Jun 12 2012 : 1:04:32 PM
I'm a bit behind in seeing these posts! Great news and will be praying they are able to remain and that God just works it all out!
Blessings,
Linda
www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Country at Heart |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - Jun 12 2012 : 11:44:23 AM
So here's the latest. The bank has allowed them to continue staying on their property through November! They are currently paying them ernest money till then. The bank would like them to get private funding to pay the mortgage off in December. So they are continuing to pray about what the Lord wants them to do. The good news is that they don't have to get rid of all their animals right now or find homes for all of them. They did downsize considerably, but they are happy they can keep the remaining livestock for now.
Continue praying ladies! Thank you so much for caring!
~Hugs!
April
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - May 12 2012 : 7:11:24 PM
Oh Praise the Lord that he got the job. I will keep on praying for all of the that every continues to go in their favor.
"When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life or in the life of another" Helen Keller |
| Joey |
Posted - May 11 2012 : 10:15:30 PM
YIPEE!! That's great news. Sure do hope they can work something out at the bank. Keep us posted. Will keep saying prayers. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| craftingram |
Posted - May 11 2012 : 05:34:36 AM
So so happy that he got the job! Will continue to pray for the whole family and their home.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #2708
Romans 8: 38,39 |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - May 11 2012 : 05:16:27 AM
Ladies,
I have some great news! He got the job!!! Now they are seeing if they can work out a deal with the bank on their property. Thanks for your prayers and keep praying! :)
~April
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| laurentany |
Posted - May 09 2012 : 12:36:16 PM
Hoping that the 3rd interview went well! Keep us posted when you know something April.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - May 09 2012 : 05:56:58 AM
Today he is going in for a third interview at 2pm (central time). They are very hopeful! Thanks for your prayers!
~hugs
April
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - May 07 2012 : 10:35:05 AM
April I am praying that the second job interview will be the one they hire him for and that they can finally get settled into a new permanent place.
Blessings.
Darlene
"When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life or in the life of another" Helen Keller |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - May 07 2012 : 05:25:50 AM
Today they are praying about a second job interview for the Mister. They are moving into temporary housing until the job is for sure and then their looking at renting a place. Continue to pray girls! They need some encouragement!
~April
Playing in the Sonshine
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| sonshine4u |
Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 5:10:13 PM
Thanks ladies! They sure appreciate it!!
~april
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 08:30:26 AM
My prayers are still with the family. Please let them know.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 4:15:17 PM
I am sending my prayers up for them also...
"When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life or in the life of another" Helen Keller |
