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To Whosoever Shall, Our purpose in this open letter is to clearly reveal to other fathers, mothers, and spiritual parents that the world is surely against them but God is most certainly for them. If God be for us who can be against us? There is victory in Christ Jesus resurrected. Christ Jesus intercedes for us with our heavenly Father. I challenge you to read God’s word open-mindedly – you will be changed mightily – God will intervene and help you personally. How can we be so sure? It happened undeniably to us, and that is why we pen this short story. The world tells us, even shouts at you and I to believe the lies that seeking God’s face means giving up those things that you must have. The truth is that when you seek God’s face – He frees you from all manner of slavery and bondage. You are special and unique. You were created; Your Creator will always love you. He wants the best for you; however His rules say He will not force you to choose Him. Nothing else outside of choosing God will satisfy you – a personal relationship with your Creator and Abba Father is what the world desperately tries to deny you. Beat the world system – if the lies are sticking in your throat and heart and you know something is seriously not well with your soul or your families -- try the truth and you will be set free indeed. Our story: “A brief journey -- from suffering to eternal victory and abundant life.” During July 2001 our family experienced wonderful signs and wonders that were undeniably --from God. More importantly L. and family were to go through Christian
counseling rather than the secular counseling they were considering. Now L. and M.
had not heard of such a thing and my wife and I were relatively new to what
God was doing through a Christian counseling ministry here in Austin. Even though L.’s job was ending due
to company relocation -- M. and L. were willing to come to Texas – financial
issues were not an issue; as God already knew what was going to happen and
provided resources ahead of time. The dual dreams occurred as a
wonderful sign from God and the stage was
being set for great things to occur. During this same session, the
Lord revealed that M. had not dealt with the grief she experienced as a child
over the loss of her younger brother.
Is this amazing or what?
Both L. and M. were being spiritually oppressed because of something
relating to relationships with their siblings – in this case both were brothers. Both L. and M. were led by the Lord
to forgive others and to resolution of grief involving their brother. Once generational curses, soul-ties, and oppressing spirits were addressed, both L. and M.’s attention were drawn simultaneously by the Holy Spirit to look to their far left at a large painting on the wall. The painting was a simple one of an old wooden house in the middle of a large field. As they noticed it for the first time, they exclaimed “THAT is the house that was in my dream!” A third and true sign from God! – ONLY God could have done this. His plans are for good and NOT for evil, to give us a hope and a future, a known and wonderful destiny. L. had become a very unhappy and tormented soul. However, God intervened! Note how long it took God to heal L. – one Christian counseling session!!! Glory and honor to our Lord God Almighty. Why did God intervene? Perhaps it is because previous to this significant turn of events, L. had stayed in the Word of God through the sharing of a scripture verse via DAILY email for almost two years. God’s Word tells us that it will not come back void but will accomplish its intended purpose. As we approach the throne of God, still not pure and completed, Christ Jesus does not wait, rather He runs out to meet us and covers us in the wonderful robe of His precious redeeming blood. Christ Jesus does this today as we abide in Him and He abides in us, so we can enter today into God’s presence with thanksgiving in our hearts and with praise, worship, and adoration because He is Holy and our All in All. Everyone is noticing a
difference in L., M. and children.
Each of the family notices a difference in each other. These emails reveal a rapid and
progressive work that God is doing in this family. It was a wonderful family already, but God is pouring out
his blessings on them now to overflowing. Scripture also tells us to continue in God’s Word renewing
our minds daily… and this is VERY important. |
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Verse for Friday July 5th, 2001. Good Morning, Well, just arrived back from my
vacation in Austin, Texas and was it ever relaxing. I believe not only did my family and I have an enjoyable
and relaxing time but we benefited from being there. M. and I feel stronger in the Lord
now and we actually recited our wedding vows before God and made a decision
to marry ceremonial next year.
By going to the counseling there we actually feel better about our
relationship not only with each other but with God. Every page is an open one, and there is no hidden small
print. The only thing we have
done is handed over the pen to God to involve him more in our lives from now
on. It probably sounds like
an incredible transition for just a week, but it is true, we experienced it
and are better for our decision to live the way God wants us to. I not only feel stronger as a
father but as a family we are stronger, the faith we keep can only make the
future even better. I realize
the change that has happened in my Dad and Mom since they moved over to
Austin and they look younger because of their faith. They look like they’re in their thirties again, it really is amazing the
power that faith in God can have on the human mind, spirit, and quality of
life here on Earth. I’ll stop
here because I could keep going because I am so thankful for my parents, my
family, and a God who cares for us so much. Oh by the way I will be flying to
Tampa for a day this Monday the 9th because they want to step up
the process of me seeing the operation I suppose. Here is a verse for today: The Lord is not slack
concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to
us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to
repentance. Sincerely, L. |
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Next, two short
emails reveal God provided wisdom, confidence and calmness
in the face of crisis … with the sure knowledge of belonging to the
Lord -- and the body of Christ. |
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Verse
for Tuesday July 10th, 2001 Have been very busy lately and I
just arrived back from Tampa yesterday so I wasn’t able to do my verse for
the day. I had a very enjoyable
visit there yesterday and I believe it would be a great place to live. The Continental - EDS manager told me
yesterday before I left if I would accept the position, I said yes. He then said they would let me know
very quickly what their plans were.
Right when I arrived to work this morning I received a call from him
saying they would like to offer me the position. M. isn’t very excited at the moment because she realizes
allot of realities of moving and I do as well, but EDS is a great company and
is willing to help out with every aspect of relocating us. It really is a good place to live and
there is so much to do, but it doesn’t seem overbearing like most
cities. It is very spread out
and it has both country and city.
So I start work there next week (unofficially) the official start date
will be later next month. The
job will push me to lean towards telecommunications and network/desktop
support. They want to send me to
train for Rockwell certification as soon as I get my feet wet dealing with
the voice circuits and troubleshooting the switch. I hope you all would pray for my family and I during this
time because things that are said and done are very fragile concerning M. and
her willingness to relocate with such short notice. I really had no choice in this matter as my plant may or
may not stay open and I could not wait until the last moment. I started looking 60 days ago and I
look at this as a blessing but others may not. I certainly don’t treasure having to readapt to a
different environment but the Lord has His Hand in this I just know it, I can
feel it in my heart. So please
include us in your prayers during these next few weeks. Here is a verse I found for today: In my Father’s house are many
mansions: if it were not so , I would have told you. I go to prepare a place
for you. Sincerely, L. |
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Good
Morning, Went
home hunting last night on the Internet and also looked on Tampa Bay Online
for relocating info. The really
have a comprehensive website on all that is available there. M. still doesn't like the idea though
and tells everyone that as well, but I am happy she is just willing to do
so. I sure hope she isn't
miserable though because I don't want things to be that way. I think I have done the right thing
and I haven't been selfish in my decision. I included my family and in the same time know that this
will lead to better things as well.
Macdill A.F.B is something else as well, we should have no problem
fitting in there and maybe that will make things better for M.'s mind. Here
in Crestview things are almost at an eruption level. Very
soon employees will be let go and the shutdown procedure will initiate
contract or not. I don't know
what will happen but it will happen very soon. Well I hope you all are doing well, please say a prayer
for us if you have time. Sincerely, L. |
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Excitement-- what could have been disaster turns into blessing and
prosperity. |
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Verse for Friday July 20th,
2001 and last one for awhile...until July 23rd. Good Morning, I will be leaving here shortly
and will be traveling to Tampa for a week’s stay with my family. My new team leader keeps quoting he’s
going to work me hard, but that’s what I look forward to is a good
challenge. Everything is worked
out now and the recent news that my team leader gave me makes things easier
for M. and the kids. EDS is
going to move our house free of charge, pay for our gas, meals and provide us
a home for 30 days until we can find one. Along with that they are giving us an allowance of $2K to
use for blanket expenses. So
prayer really does work, thank you for your prayers for the last two weeks
and thank you God for your blessings you have bestowed upon my family and
I. I don’t think I could be
anywhere near where I am today without God’s blessings in my life. Even though I have at times shut Him
out, God has always been there with open arms and abundant blessings. It’s just like the song goes “ I
could speak of His love forever” for us all. It’s all there, if we all just believe we will
receive. Here is a verse I found
for today, have a great next week, and please continue to include us in your
prayers for our big journey we are about to undertake: James, 1:25
But whoso looketh into the
perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein , he being not a forgetful
hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. Sincerely, L. |
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Verse for Friday August 10th,
2001 Traffic was flowing nicely today
and I didn’t have a hard time getting to work for a change which was very
nice. It’s going to take some
adjusting to get used to this kind of atmosphere again. I lived in the country/town
atmosphere for over 6 years now and I believe it is quite a change, even
though I thought it would not be one.
I took a walk around the neighborhood with my wife, Jeanneane, and R.
yesterday night and it was very nice for a change. I think the house can really bog you down if you stay in
it for too long, and that is why I want to get M. out of it so she won’t go
crazy. I believe if she stays
occupied during the day she can make it until all of us get back home. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention there
are lizards everywhere around here.
In my neighborhood alone, even at my home there are hundreds(and I’m
not exaggerating) of these tiny lizards that strongly resemble the kind you
would see from a tropical island.
The tiny ones are so cute, they do little push-ups when they stand
still. We had some tropical
birds walking with us yesterday while we were taking our stroll, they looked
like terns with long beaks and long legs. I bet there are flamingos down here as well. My middle daughter Claribel gets to
go to Busch Gardens every week with her school for science class and she also
gets to take advanced classes this year so if she does well enough she might
go right to 9th grade or 10th grade. She is definitely a go-getter
when it comes to her studies, not quite like the other two, she shows a quiet
determination with the work from school she has. Well here is a verse I found for today, it is rather a
snippet instead of a whole verse: Whose end is destruction,
whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly
things.) Sincerely, L. |
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A Father’s (L.’s) heart for
his family |
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Monday Verse for October 1st,
2001. It is beautiful here, has been since yesterday, the weather is just perfect. It is cool in the morning, about 60 and then a mild 71, 72, with a cool breeze. It makes it cruel and unusual punishment to stay inside and work with weather such as these. I like your email Dad and the verse, that is a very interesting subject for me and the verse I found for today touches on Euphrates as well. M. and I found a church right down the road from us called King’s Baptist Church and it is almost like the church we went to when we visited you Dad, resembles it very much. You all will have to come visit and go to church with us here, even M. has commented that the pastor resembles you Dad, and I had to agree. So you guys should come see us while this weather is just perfect, I think the family would benefit as well. Well have to go so here are some verses that I found from various parts of the Bible that touch on the subject of Euphrates. Genesis 15:18 In the same day the LORD made
a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given
this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates: Jeremiah 46:6 Let not the swift flee away,
nor the mighty man escape; they shall stumble, and fall
toward the north by the river Euphrates. Jeremiah 46:10 For this is the day of the
Lord GOD of hosts, a day of vengeance, that he may avenge
him of his adversaries: and the sword shall devour, and it shall be satiate and made drunk with their blood:
for the Lord GOD of hosts hath a sacrifice in the north country by the river
Euphrates.
Sincerely,
L. |
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So the blessings of God are clearly flowing in their lives as never before! In place of anger there is peace, instead of arguments and tension there is love, joy, and prosperity. However, L. had been reading and
communicating to R. in the womb daily in a way similar to our daily email
sharing of the Word. He would
read scripture and play music and speak to him. So when M. and the doctor saw
possible signs of a miscarriage, we all became fearful, I also became uneasy
– perhaps because I was keenly aware that L. and M. were not married and that
the curse of illegitimacy was one of our families generational curses. The view was from the back-side
only, as he lay on his tummy sleeping, but I had a sense it was a boy,
although at the time no one knew that would be so. How can we remain silent? We hear and see thousands, even millions perishing daily. How can we experience this type of miracle counseling and remain mute? We cannot. Christ lived a sinless life and died a cruel death to free us from many things that we chose but cannot live with. |
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