From Him all blessings flow

What a wonderful gift we have in Christ that even when life serves us the
bum lot we have a hope beyond our circumstances.

Last week was an exhausting week physically and spiritually.
We experienced spiritual warfare consistently.
There was hardly any let up for 7 days solid and we were sleepless and worn out.
We had moments when our spirits were weary and down, but we kept hoping in our Lord. When Joey was discouraged I was okay, and visa versa.
I love how God does that. One of us needs to be okay in order to make it through times like that.

We knew that we would make it through, but it was so difficult to see the light at times.
Our kids were a bit wacky as well. I truly believe that they could sense the battle even though they couldn't explain it. As we pulled through the week, Joey and I prayed as we dealt with the oppression and disillusionment. He ministered to us through our circumstances and showed us that He is our hope and would come to aid us in times of distress.

Is. 50:7 states,
"For the Lord God will help Me; therefore I will not be disgraced;
Therefore I have set My face like a flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed."

Is. 50:10 also states,
"Who among you fears the Lord?
Who obeys the voice of His Servant?(Jesus)
Who walks in darkness
And has no light?
Let him trust in the name of the Lord
And rely upon his God."

As always, we came out of this week with a wealth of understanding and wisdom concerning spiritual warfare and how to recognize the enemy so much quicker than before.

The Friday night study that we hold here at the house was wonderful. We questioned for a moment whether or not to have it due to exhaustion and just having come out of the illnesses, but we trudged on knowing that the Lord would be the strength we both needed to get through the night.
We had a new family come and 3 college students who were so blessed to be here. We have been praying for an opportunity to minister to the college students here in the city and the Lord has birthed something. These 3 said they knew of others who are looking for meaty studies in the Word and most likey would want to come! We will see and just be available.
Oh God You are faithful to honor those who just will do your will. To just be flexable even when our flesh is crying out for a break. Thank You!

So we have gained alot through this week. Just wanted to share what an awesome and faithful God we serve.
Blessings to you all and we'll chat soon.