Folks,
Just when I get down to some serious "close" on a job or two..things keep taking left turns.
NOw over weekend, sewer backed up in apt and got all in carpets/pads..place smells like ..well, sewer!
Landlords bring out their insurance adjuster... now they want me to "vacate immediately so they can gut the place..."
Uh..no! Turns out they do have to remove carpet...and bacteria are in concrete under it..and applly some nasty disenfectant and I can't be here...but the rest is just them selfishly wanting to use this to renovate the unit they've own 10 years and never repaired or fixed anything in my time here... and then charge me $100/mo month...and cost me untold capital to find somewhere to live for an "undisclosed" period of time!
What da?
I need a lot of prayers... can't get to lawyers, housing authorieties, etc. to find out anything about my legal rights..Can't reach the new job I'd interviewed with and I'm about to implode!!!
I could really use some prayer warriors to help resolve this job situation and this immediate new crisis with housing... :(
Prayer arrows sent. :archer:
By the way all that praying you've been doing has put you on the devil's s#*t list. So on the good side your making a difference.
Thanks, Benson...
I have had tougher times, but I don't know when. I think I try to do the right things, but then stuff like this just takes it right over the edge... :(
No job has really torn down the self confidence, but the Lord has kept me centered more'n not when I allow it.
I'm close on this one job...but be a week... I've befriended these landlords for 10 years, helping with outside projects every time they had a chore.
Now to have them take this incident...and instead of just taking 3 days to change out the soiled carpeting...and help me pack up my cupboards qnd move them...they chose to tell me to "get out" in a couple days...for an undisclosed period of time..intonating MONTH or TWO..dunno. That is just rediculous...but I can't find any...ANY agency or govt. office that will comment if that is even legal...
Have to hire an attorney and spend $$$ I don't have to keep from being raped. :(
Just kinda still overwhelmed and not being very open to God's nudgings, huh? :( I'm working on it...thanks for the start of the prayer firestorm I know will come! :)
Prayers sent for you Dave. God bless, Matt
As we have discussed (via e-mail) you have my prayers (and my heart) with you, Brother Dave.
Hang in there.Prayer sent.
Prayers sent Bro.
God Bless
Dave I second BenBow's theory, I believe your heading towards a breakthrough! At least that is how I am going to pray, I am praying for a major breakthrough financialy and spiritualy! God Bless you Bro! I know you know this verse but I am going to hang it out there anyway. SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND EVERYTHING ELSE WILL FALL IN LINE!
Thanks, guys... it brings a tear to my eye to see folks i've never met (cept for Bernie the mini-grunt) :) to be so supportive... It touches me deeply and means a lot.
Today, I ended up in an attorney's office. He
say their plan to drag this out to remodel is "self benefiting from my misfortune and in PA, it's illegal. They CAN'T make me move except to claim int's unfit to live in... and they can't prove it's unfit...and would have to file in court if I refuse to move, which I will/have through letter from lawyer.
I hope and pray this ends it temporarly. I've rented two large store rooms.. One for boxes and sporting goods and one for furniture..
My plan is to get as much packed up and out of here as possible and in storage so I'm down quickly (week?) to just essentials in here.
If...and, Jeff, I sure hope you and Benson are Correct... I say IF I get this last job I want and find out in a week... I can avoid the temporary relocation..and start searching for a permanent place and then have everything ready to move in shorter order...
They can then have their place and gut it out like they wanted...but they'll have to release me from the rest of the 60 day if I'm ready to go..
Even their insurance agent left word on my phone that they want in Monday and I should call to arrange how I'm going to get out... Oye...sure hope fedEx gets that letter there tomrrow... :0
Hopefully, the Fed Ex letter arrives tomorrow AM and ends this...
Amazing what folks who profess Christianity will do when it comes to money and greed.. :(
This is gonna leave a mark...but I have some hope for the one job and a chance to get out of this place finally...
Lord..in your Mercy!
Praying for ya Doc.
Romans:8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him,who have been called according to His purpose.
In Christ, Keenan
Prayers sent up for you Doc. Jason
Prayers sent from my humble obode. If it weren't so far you could sty with us until things get resolved.
Folks...it's been a long but fruitful day. A dear friend came and she worked along side me all day... We packed up several dozen boxes of stuff. I loaded the F150 to the hilt.
:) Then it wouldn't start...started rough and I shut it down... something amiss and then nothing.
I found a bottle of 'dry gas' under the cabinet this AM and dumped it in...got "strange" gas on a trip Wed... dunno. Then my buddy, a ford mechn. tells me to push pedal down and hold it and turn over...worked...Whew! I was near in tears!
Lots to go..but with luck, the landlords got the FedX letter today reminding them of the legality of the lease and that I'm not leaving till i get a 60 day notice... or give one.
Funny guys..it's like every thought is a forked road in the woods..one leads down a positive feeling of hope and the other panic, fear and being overwhelmed...and it takes such energy throughout the day when things are at such high stakes...to not think of all the things that yet might continue wrong...or that this one last ray of hope for a job might not come through... and panic floods.
As Benson said...devil sure loves to work us over when we're our most vulnerable...but then...it wouldn't take faith if it were easy. :)
"Lord, thank you for all these wonderful people here and throughout our lives who reach out at the right moment..as your Angels, and bouy us up when we least can stand on our own. Help us to always know and feel your presence...you're there but we sink like Peter did in the waters when we think instead of acting only in faith. Thank you for your perfect plan. Help me and all here in need to lift up praise sacrifices even amidst the darkness."
Hey Doc,
Glad to hear somethings are looking up for you. I pray everything works well for you.
I must say you seemed to have kept a good attitude through all this. Better than I would have.
Stay safe
Got your back Doc, still praying.
Doc, if anyone deserves a helping hand, it's you my friend. I'm sending prayers of strength for you, I know what it's like to try and move house. I'm also sending prayers so that you will finally get that job you've been waiting on. Life can be hard when you can't focus on the future, but I know you'll get through it all simply because you've earned the right to.
Graham
There is ALWAYS a LIGHT at the End of the Tunnel Doc, Hang In There.........HE WILL PROVIDE!!
Thanks! It's been one heck of an emotional day. Buddy I had many years back was back in general area but hated his job and is leaving end of month for FL. He drove 90 min to help move boxes to storage. Another dear local buddy did likewise.
Church about made me bawl. Lord was talkin to me in so many, many ways..convicting, but I just lost it feeling so vulnerable and scared.
I believe God has a plan, but like I posted earlier, each moment is like 2 trails in the woods and one is fear, dispair, panic and anxiety. The other has guarded optimism... believing God has a plan for me...
The the devil starts..ramping up my fearing that "what if"...so that I find it takes much energy and tremendous prayer to keep making the choice to go the lighted path and not succumb to the panic and fear..And each time I turn around..it's all there and I have to chose again!
Anyone else find that..? or am I just weak in my faith?
If this job comes through...my life will be a turn around. AFter 24 months of offers, then financial setbacks recinding them, close calls..almosts and what not..it's hard to believe it might really happen.
Regardless my survival...figuratively and literally is totally in His hands..I'm powerless anymore and fully acknowledge that willfully. I am nothing without God. Left to my own devices, I just screw it up.
Lord in your mercy...
Guess I'm not the only one with those kinds of feelings. Still praying
Saga Continues: :)
I moved all Sunday after church and got all boxed stuff out to storage.
Fed Ex never delivered on Sat... :( Landlords show up Sunday at 7pm..wanting to know if I'm going to be out today.
I present copy of lawyer's letter and landlady goes off...says he's stupid and they an evict me immediately on "uninhabitable" clause. I counter with "not without going to court and proving it's unihabitable." DEpt of Health I talked to said they can't say it is...dunno.
She storms out. Fred remains and we parlay. I make suggestions based on working together to resolve carpet issue, based on what they did next door ona smaller scale for grey water problem. (removed padding and shampooed carpet only in affected area).
She comes back in and says attorney on phone (Sunday night?) says to not talk to me and I'll be out this AM. He and I continue to talk.
Seems we MIGHT... MIGHT :eek: have agreed to him coming in Sat, now that my furniture in living/dining room is empty of stuff, move it to one end and rent a commercial shampooer and clean carpet best we can Saturday together...then when dry, move stuff back.
THey know I've rented storage and moved a good bit of stuff..LOTS to go..much work to do over next weeks between job search. (y'know us outdoors types are freakin packrats!?) :)
I offered if they want to remodel, to give me 60 day notice as in lease and if I get this job and/or can be out before that, I'd approach them to negotiate how we can resolve any rent owed back to me and a release from any petty "use" or "cleaning" issues since they want to "gut" the place and I could let them in earlier than 60 days.
Turns out they're thinking of selling...to get out from under this place...have some interested buyers...and it all comes clear. They wanted to use this carpet deal to get me out so they can remodel and list to sell with all units spiffy.
Thanks, Benson for not letting me sit here thinking I'm the only one who has strong faith in God, but still anguishes when in the midst of things like this that seem to threaten from every corner. I'm ashamed to admit but I do struggle mightily through this..contantly having to stop, rethink, stop going down wrong mental path and use a lot of energy to keep on believing what can't be seen.
I've read that a "praise sacrifice" isn't a sacrifice if it doesn't cost me something" so here goes:
"Lord, your love is unquestioned. I know you want what's best for me always. I know you have a plan for my next job, my future and to restore my life so that I may know joy and have learned from these past 2 years of unemployment, working part time, doing odd jobs, consulting, etc. Each time you came through just as I was about to fold and provide me just enough sustenance.
Lord, I praise you for all the good things that have happened. The way you've used the mistakes I make daily, in choices and behaviors with others, to help me grow. I love how you constantly confront me to grow and become more like you. Thank you for those times to teach me I am not in control and my best efforts mean nothing if they're not done in surrender to you.
Dear Jesus, I stand before you surrendered. I'm beaten down and tired. I know there is nothing my intellect, my sweat or my determination can do at this point to resolve these issues.
It's totally by you that I can survive. I look up to you with uplifted hands and beseach you to raise me from this place, to provide this job you know is on my heart and use it to restore my life. You know my heart wishes to give all the credit,ALL THE GLORY to you for all that YOU will provide me to be good and right.
Thank you, Jesus, for each of those who post here daily and those who silently pray for all of us in troubled times. Thank for for the many, many miracles that we've seen happen by your hand to those who come here and their loved ones, only through your majesty and Grace.
Thank you for putting up with me, this fallable, rusty ole vessle that can't get it right without you and the daily presence of your Counselor, the Holy SPirit.
Be with me and all here. Grant us our prayers that we might honor you and be restored to do your will and work.
Amen"
Bless you brother, bless you in the valley that your mountain tops may even be bigger!
Amen to both you and AnointedArcher, Doc.
Prayers for peace in the midst of it all and that the Holy Spirit will fill you with a Joy that is above all that the mind can imagine and circumstances indicate so that you know that He is in control and working for your best. May you be comforted with a supernatural comfort. May you be aware of your pricelessness based on who you are not on what you own, do, or feel.
Still lifting you up Doc. Don't let the enemy get you thinking your all alone in this.
Know that when there is a shadow there is also a light. There are more praying for you than you know. Keenan
thanks, Keenan,
I DO get that sense of prayer warriors got my back.
Everything will work for God's purpose...but there are times these past 2+ years where I thought all was right only to have Him keep it at bay. This times the odds for basic survival have gone up considerably.
I'm busy packing and sorting and throwing out stuff...in 11 years one tends to "accumulate".
Still waiting to hear if the landlords are going to be civil and just come with a commercial carpet cleaner and work together to do on Sat. Promised to let me know last night...but I suspect they're seeking vengeful paths through legal recourse..which is only going to leave a mark on us both big time.
Prayers for a peaceful resolution to this apt. delemma and that the ATAS job comes through, if that be God's will...
Doc, hang in there, Prayers from down Louisiana way, mark#78 :pray:
Keep us posted when you can Doc.... There has been many times in life when I could't understand why or what was taking place and found myself asking God what good could possibly come out of the circumstance..sometimes it took months and a few times years to unfold and for me to see what a covering He was for me...praying hard Bro....Keenan
Thanks, guys. It really helps to come here and see the support. I do it often.
Nothing new on the home front. No word from landlords on my proposal to give me 60 days and I'd help them clean the carpet in the affected areas to reduce any uglies...
He'd promised to call Monday to confirm Sat. I'm just not willing to step in it with calling and getting his off the hook wife! :(
Keenan, I already can see some "good" in that I know this place is a "sick house" with all the pre-existing mold and mildew...nice looking but it is unhealthy...
It sure has lit a fire in my britches to get on the stick and sort, chuck, pack and store-something needing done for a while. Just too darned down from economic situations of long unemployment, odd jobs and small projects to get into it. Lord got me moving now!
STruggle daily with just trusting and believing this isn't going to get a lot worse before it gets better. Coming here to find all your words of encouragement is a god-send! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
Still praying for you brother...check your email...
thanks, JC... I got it. Bless you man. WE'll see... :) :) Y'know me...
Update: Got an email from the company on the job I want...they said that it's "taking longer to make the decision than expected and it will now be sometime "next week" before they choose." I don't know if that is a good thing or bad...guess it gonna have to be a GOD thing! :)
More time for more prayers I guess! :)
Thanks for all the caring support friends. It means a whole, whole lot to me and to the others here when we rally around them, I'm sure! Very comforting indeed...
Just caught up with your ordeal here, Doc. More prayers headed your way from Texas! As you know, He has a plan. Keep the Faith and God Bless.
Praise God for small rays of sunshine.
Yesterday was beautiful..near 60 in mid Dec up "Noth" (to some of you anyway) :)
I aired out house, cleaned and worked in garage and loaded the F150 to the gills last evening.
Today, not so pretty. Thank you Lord.
And today, on the heels of the delay of the decision for the job I want..something else that kinda went bust on me called today to ask if I could do 2 days of training up state Mon. and Tues.
Not much, but something to help ease the debt load a mite. Thank you Lord.
Amidst all this trial and anguish what will happen, there are always rays of sunshine if we but open ourselves to His Mercy and Grace.
Thanks to one and all. Each day I come and read your words and feel spiritually renewed each time.
Thank you, Terry for making this all possible, Bro. It warms body, soul and spirit here on tradgang.com. :notworthy:
Thats the way to go Doc. Keep your eyes on the light and you don't see the shadows near as much. Lifting ya up daily Bro ,,,,Keenan
Almighty Father , prayers for help Doc...Mark#78..may God Bless you buddy, hang in there, stay with faith...
Thanks, Guys. As I say, it means so much to come and see your words and well wishes. Bless one and all!
Landlord called late to say that he and his wife would be here in AM to do carpet shampooing with me. This should be a treat. she stormed out last sunday night saying I was disgusting after I pointed out the attorney said their goal and plan was illegal. It was a scene. I hate scenes.
Lord, grant me grace to smile and be pleasant in the face of whatever besets me and that we speedily get this done and they get gone.
Best of luck (and controll) to you, my friend.
Well, that's over! I had all the furniture moved into other rooms and I was ready to go. Like in the past 8 years, Fred and I worked well together. he had a young fella come help with some of the more difficult stuff cause Fred's back hurt...I ran the carpet cleaner.
2 hrs. later and this whole mess is over! Then "Mrs." comes in... tells me there is a letter coming.
I'd volunteered to take back the carpet cleaner as it was from a Ace rental in a town North 15 miles wehre my Dad lives... I asked Fred about the letter..it's a 60 day notice, which is what I'd expect given they wanted so badly to remodel.
All that remains is to see they didn't try to backdate it... :) They're tricky. If it's legal, I have to March 1 then to get out...
Lord willing, that will work. If no job, then I don't know what to do, but I'll cross the bridge when the time comes.
Thanks for the many prayers. Bernie, I did it with a smile and gritted my teeth and kept saying WWJD all the way! :)Even volunteered to return their gizmo.
Not to be greedy, but if y'all got a few more prayers in the can, I'd ask for the job to come through... Be neat to be restored fully in and through Christ to a productive and fullfilled life again...all to His glory!
Bless your heart, Dave - you did well. I certainly pray that the Lord sees fit to favor you with a return to the productive and fulfilled life you long for and deserve.
Great move Dave! You stuffed it right back down the devil's throat cause he's the one behind it all. Also by not returning evil for evil you heaped coals of fire on their heads Meaning they will feel guilty about the way you've been treated and it will give God the opportunity to work repentance into their hearts. Then you have a win win opportunity, beating evil and drawing them closer to Him.
Prayers continue!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Bernie.
Nicely put, Benson. That is all God's biz what they feel and do. I still have to see the "notice" when it arrives to see it is really 60 days..to March 1, then I can believe they're not still trying to be sneaky. I know that the law reads 60...and it should be on the anniversary, ergo, 1st of month...
I know I handled it the way I wanted. That is all I can do.
Now to pray up a job so I can move and restore life to joy and fullfillment to His Glory.
Thanks for the encouragement guys!
Still praying for you Bro! Onward you Christian Soldier!
Thanks, Jeff.
Sometimes what is in my heart at these moments doesn't make me feel much like a Christian Soldier. God has to shake his head at the war I sometimes fight inside between my dark side and WWJD. Usually, the light wins, but it is sobering to know the dark side is so close under the surface at times.
I came home from 2 days of doing some training "on call" for a company. Chump change, but every bit helps. Won't see it till mid-Jan, but likely I'll need $$ then, too and I'm grateful!
I got to see the beautiful mountains of Northern PA on someone else's dime for gas and it was a wonderful drive through the beloved mountains I'd missed the past 2 years watching pennies. :)
I got home to a gnarly letter from the landlords' attorney. Full of half truths and outright lies. I don't know if the law requires me to counter to corret or by tacit acceptence it says I'm in agreement with their stated past behaviors, which just aren't true, or to leave sleeping dogs lie.
I will see if the attorney I had to use calls me (that is doubtful) (first time met him) who was the direct recipient of the letter in my behalf (cause mine sent them a letter tellin em to back off) or if I have to call my guy and pay to see if he will tell me to "let it be" or "correct the statements in a registered letter". The law is so bizarre! :(
Bottom line is relatively good news: I got a 60 day notice to be OUT by March 1 or sooner. I know these folks will come through here and gut to outside walls, but they're going to hold me to every nail hole, mark etc, and try to keep my deposit of 10 years! :( OH, well...
Not to mention it dawned on me this all means I'll not get a good "reference" from them to a next landlord after 10 years!!! Ouch! :( Just more work of the devil.
But...I'm double blessed by so many good friends, here and through other venues. God has been good to me and I'm a rich man in so many ways, just not in sheckles. :)
Praises to our Lord who loves us and is always there quietly, even when we doubt Him or are angry at circumstances. Praises to each of and for each of YOU for how you hold one another, and me, up in prayer!
Thank you and blessings on each of you and your families for love, peace and joy this holiday season that comes through Christ Jesus.
Im just joinin this fight,but you can count on this warrior to have your back.I dont doubt your faith at all bro,so neither should you.I bet the big guy in the sky,doesnt either.All a person has to do is surf this site,to see what kind of faith you have.Were here for ya.
Doc,I count it as an honor to be able to lift you upon the throne of grace and mercy this your, "hour" of need.When In doubt Praise your way out,although that so much easier said than done.I think of trials like this as a test that really doesn't change the outcome if we pass or fail,but which book did I get my study information from!!!!! and I can tell from your prayers you and I are In the RIGHT Book.If He brings You to it ......He'll bring You Thru it. Keep looking up God Bless!!!!!
You all are something. I had thought this would slide off the page, but not with you guys!
THANK YOU! If it were easy, we'd not need FAITH, huh?
Indeed, these past weeks have been a time of "praise sacrifice" where it took some sacrifice to give thanks, but indeed, the many responses from folks here and elsewhere, in so many ways, has lifted me up. Angels have abounded in this time of special trial.
I'm still scared, but after rough go early on, last weekend I was again able to come to the Lord and say, "this is what I want, but THY WILL Lord."
I still hold up the ATAS job as a request to the Lord, but am ready to do His bidding once again. If he witholds this, getting another apartment without a job is going to be a challenge, but with all the prayers behind me, He will provide!
Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Dave,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that an end comes to your troubles soon, amigo. I wish you the best of times in 2007.
Prayers sent again Doc, and TTT!!!
Hey Doc, The Lords been putting you on my heart daily....I know that means to keep on praying and stand strong Bro, Let us know how things are as soon as you can. I imagine it's kind of hecktic with the move comming up. Keenan
more prayers for Doc...Mark#78
Doc if it is any comfort,remember,everything but eternity is only temporary!God is still in control and Jesus is ever interceding!Still praying for you and your situation. God bless,bi-polar.
Thanks, Guys. There are so many more urgent things here, I hate to keep pullin it to the top but your continued prayers and kind words require reply.
Got notice, but my attorney says its not legal the way it was delivered. I'm out by March 1. Scary to begin searching and contracting on a place without a job or knowing about ATAS.
But this week, it has to begin in earnest. Quandry will be if I don't hear on ATAS or it doesn't come through, do I take some hovel and hunker down to keep expenses down, or get something I want and can live with and just keep on praying and borrowing to make ends meet while I do everything that I can that comes along to generate revenue?
Better quandry than the one that started this all! :)
Lord has shown His hand in so many small ways... test of Faith I presume. No word yet on ATAS... still praying but have made the turn a week or so back to "but your Will, Lord!" which was hard for a while.
Holidays were subdued, but made all the more special by wonderful reaching out privately from some members here and publicly by each of your posts!
Now to stay focused on job search, and apartment search... :)
Thanks to all for the continued prayers. I got a feeling they will be handy to have around till this all shakes out! :)
Decided I had to let you folks know where things stood. Just walked out to mailbox in our now cold weather (finally) :) to get today's mail.
Well, this job with ATAS that I'd ask for your prayers on, the one I finally got strength enough to give back to God and say, "Thy will, Lord..." --well apparently it wasn't His will. I didn't get the job.
There was a good friend on the inside really pulling for me, so I guess they must've really found someone much more qualified. I hope it works out for them.
Now I have to make the move as the Landlords excercised their 60 day notice to vacate so they can "remodel" and I have to find a place and a job!
Lord has surely seen fit to have angels like each of you and many others showing God's love in so many ways of late. Just not this job. My sincere gratitude and reverent appreciation for all the prayers.
Blessing to each of you and all those others in need...
Gracious and mighty God we ask thee to wrap those loving arms around Doc, allow him to feel your presence so close to him that he can reach out and touch you.We ask you Lord to undergird him and give him strength to make his move and job securing as quick and painless as possible, all the while being certain we give thee the praise, honor, and Glory that You so divinly deserve. Along with these request we make known, we want to be sure that all we do is to further your Kingdom, and hinder not your will, in the matchless name of Jesus,I pray Amen!!!
More prayers sent Doc.
Where going to rename you Peter (the Rock), God bless you Brother Pslams 91 is order for you today! ;)
Thanks, AA. I'll go read 91 before anything else today. I don't know about having Peter's faith... but maybe in the early days...
I feel like I try to walk out over the waters to my Lord in Faith, but then start giving in to my human nature and sink quickly.
Only through God will I ever be stronger than I am today.
Doc,
I'm standing with you and the other Tradganger's here for your situation to resolve and for you to be blessed. I don't know when it will happen for you, but don't forget God's promise that everything that the enemy takes from us must be returned to us seven fold. Good things are coming...just have faith.
As a practical matter, have you thought about sending your resume out to some PA Tradgangers? They might be able to do some networking for you and give you some advice. It couldn't hurt...
Claudia
Amen on returning everything 7 fold! Remember that Job had much more after his trial then before.
Thanks, Claudia.
"Sins of our youth..." :) I tended to love to learn and do different things..always had the same "core skils" as it's now called, but applied in a variety of settings... so I don't have that railroad track history so desired.
I keep applying in non-profit, higher education, administration, sales, marketing, program management, project management... :) All things I've done reasonably well!
Part of the delimma is trying to stay regionally local to keep an eye on a declining father in his mid 80's who keeps getting into all sorts of messes with scams and such. Bless his heart.. he's paying me back for my misspent youth and challenges to his parenting I suppose! :)
Good news: I have an interview this Wednesday with an architectural firm in our capital city for a new biz development slot.
Lord in your mercy.
Both of you, Thanks for the reminder of the 7 fold.
I just want to use what skills the Lord "loaned" me before I have to give them back and He ask me what I did with them?
In our thoughts and prayers,on His Heart and hands. remember,2 things 1) if He brings you to it,He'll bring you thru it,amen!! 2) no man is a failure who has friends,amen, and I count you 1 of mine.PROVERBS 3;5-6 Glory to His mighty name! keep looking up!Brad
Here are a few more promises to keep in mind:
1) NO weapon formed against you shall prosper.
2) All things work for good for those who love the Lord.
3) The Lord knows of your needs...and will supply them. He feeds the birds of the field, so how much more will he supply you, His child...
Doc, my life is a testament to God's blessings and since God is no respecter of persons, He'll do for you everything He's done for me. Just be open to His prompting, whatever that may be and wherever that may lead, and I can assure you that He will take care of the rest.
Blessings,
Claudia
Interview is over... drove hour up, hour back and it took a whole of 34 minutes! :)
Seems the folks had an unexpected luncheon request from a potential client some distance away...rather had the interview changed, but maybe the Lord was making sure I didn't talk to much! :)
(Some of you can wipe the coke off your monitors now!)
Claudia/Brad...indeed, I do focus daily on your words...and believe all that to be true--- but bottom line is "His time..not mine."
When in survival mode a long time, it's harder and harder to have long range vision. I'm getting near-sighted. Thanks for helping me re-focus. :)
Hey Brother,
Sounds like GOD may be prepairing you for something bigger and better. Hang in there !
I know what you mean about people. They sure make you wonder sometimes about their true relationship with JESUS CHRIST. But maybe if we continue to lift them up, they will become what GOD wants them to be. And through HIS grace, so will we.
GOD BLESS YOU !
ARCHER1
Wow... thought this was dead and buried. :)
Found a place to live in a town North of here. Current landlady kinda bad mouthed me to the new one when she checked... stuff weren't true and I knew the new one took a turn, but not why. Was a hard task to "leave it in God's hands" but I did and next day, new landlord called to offer me the rental. After I accepted, then I inquired and learned of the deceit. Felt good to have trusted God to deal with it. And He did!
Now to find a job to pay for the place, the move and all that goes with it...but it will be so much healthier... and warm! :)
Thank You Lord...and for all these people's prayers for your guidance. Let me know your Will, Lord. Amen.
Prayers continue
Prayers continue. God put you on my heart again day before yesterday in the early AM prayer time. Felt like God did something good and will continue to do so.
You've trusted and obeyed good things are coming your way. Praise God and remember All things work together for good for those that love and trust the Lord.
Prayers continue for you Bro.
God Bless
Still praying for you Bro!
Bless your hearts, guys! You just don't let go, do you?! :) Thanks!
Found the new place. Move is to take place Saturday. Have some challenges at the other end to resolve, and then face the "music" here trying to get back my security deposit.
Lord has to shake his head at my insanity... sometimes trusting, sometimes taking it all back and agonizing over every li'l detail to try to smooth the waters. :) If'n He lets me live long enough, I might figure it out! Trust, listen, and obey.
boy is that easier said that done...that along with quiet time to hear His "still small voice". I've been praying Lord remembers my hearing's goin as I age and turns up the volume a tad!
Thanks guys! Be off line a few days till new system is hooked up, starting Friday of this week! Be still praying for whatever our Gang family needs and He knows it all!
Shalom.
Walk in faith Bro, Sometimes we have to wade through the rediculous to see the miraculous. Remmeber it took Noah a long time to build the ark when there was "no rain". But he carried him through. Just keep walking it out in obedience, He is faithfull to see you through.
Keenan
Still praying and praising for the great blessing from God
Keep the faith.
God Bless
Special thanks for some very "special" things from the gang here that have come to my attention.
God keeps teaching me humility in new ways. Amidst all the indefinite of all this snow, whether my moving vehicle will arrive on time with the weather conditions, I keep realizing how I'm NOT in charge and my efforts are futile at best. I've got to keep doing what I can! Pack and sort and prepare inside! Rest isn't up to me anyway! LOL
I'll be off line next few days... have to tear down tomorrow and then hope new ISP provider can get things working on 2/19. Be back when I can... prayers for all will continue, asking the Lord to attend to all those needs, as only He can know and understand them.
DOC,
Hang in there brother. It will all come together just like HE planned. You will look up and realize one day that you are right where HE wants you. GOD has a special plan for you.
Prayers will continue for sure.
GOD BLESS YOU !
ARCHER2
Doc,
Keep hanging in there bro', He will take you through the valley. Just remember to flex as He changes the direction the wind blows. Remember that the Apostle Paul worked at many jobs during his time in His service, not just the one that he was used to.
Snakeeater
Thanks, Archer & Snake!
I'm in the new digs... mostly. :) Still much to be done at old place... not the least is to deal with those old landlord who put wayyy too much emphasis on that last four letters in their title. :rolleyes:
Still have drivel in the ole apt...the garage has a load or two in it and the snow hampers everything...hard as concrete... supposed to warm and all and maybe I can shovel paths.
KNow this: All your prayers have been wonderful. We had glorious weather Saturday for the move... None of us old coots moving stuff got hurt beyond being sore as all get out! ONly mishap was the box spriing wouldn't make the steps...so my butt is sleeping on a mattress on the floor! Like college days...cept' now I have to crawl up the face of the dresser to get outa bed..especially this sore! :)
God is good. Now to find a way to pay for it all. No mildew..till I opened boxed clothes and caught the essence of my past existence for 10 years..no wonder my health has been challenged. phew! :) Gonna be doing a lot of washing and airing for sure! :)
Thanks folks! I sure appreciate your support lo these many months through this. Glory to our Lord for all His quiet, still ways of being so unassuming in His care and love for us. A busy man will hardly notice. And then with a contrite heart I have to hit my knees anew and thank God once more for his blessings, tender love and mercy.
He indeed has a plan...now for me to be quiet and stop the frenetic pace long enough to hear His leadings for jobs! :)
God Bless you Doc!
Dave,
I just read yor trials and tribulations and my prayers are also for you as you pray for others. I have been without a job and understand some of your frustrations. keep you eyes on the lord and know he has a plan for you in His time.
Mark
Bless You
Prayers sent.
Still praying for ya DOC. Keep your eyes on the cross brother,it'll all work out. GOD has a special plan for you.
GOD BLESS YOU
ARCHER2