Wilderness

Wilderness... it is a strange word that usually has a negative conotation, but I don't mean it as a negative at all. If you think about it, wilderness is a place where we, humanly, are at a loss (and that is not bad- that is good). We cannot take care of ourselves there- the scenery is bleak at times, but there the LORD provides for us. It is to this place we are going in a week or so. I have been humbled to tears a few times in the past week because of that provision.

In the next 2 months, we are not able to financially provide for ourselves. That can be a strange feeling. And yet, it makes us lean into God, to trust him with ALL things. We have been so incredibly blessed with the generosity that has been extended to us. We have received money and prayers left and right in the past several months, and we have been shown so much grace at Jeff's work. It is awesome and miraculous what He has done to make level paths for us. God is using you to be the ravens and the brook ( I am referring to Elijah's wilderness experience) for us in this wilderness. The food that goes on our table, the roof over our head, the gas that powers our car (and our car!)... it is all from God's hand through your fingers. I want to thank you so much, and to assure you that we purpose not to take it for granted.

We love you and want to thank you for being in this with us. I pray blessings over you and your households.

:) parke