Update #78

“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16

If you died tomorrow would you be happy with how you lived your life, with what you accomplished, and with what you are leaving behind? Are their areas of your life you wish you could enhance, be more accomplished, excel? Are their places or people you would like to sow into, leave a deposit with, impact for the better? Are you satisfied with your life?

I’m not. I am content but definitely not satisfied. I want more. I want a lot more. How about you?

What do you really, really, really, deep down, heart of hearts want? It usually isn’t a material possession, it usually isn’t a shiny object that looses capital value, it usually involves people – a restored relationship, forgiveness, healing of past wounds, to hear someone important say “I love you” or “I am proud of you” or “I accept and love you no matter what.”

What do you want - and what sacrifices are you making to ensure it happens? Will you sacrifice money to seek counseling? Will you sacrifice pride on the altar of humility to say “I’m sorry.”? Will you sacrifice peace in your family to bring a wrong situation right? Will you sacrifice “The way I’ve always done things” to find a new path that benefits others as well as yourself?

Let me challenge you further. Instead of trying to better yourself or your situation alone get God involved. The Bible says that God is El Olam (the everlasting God), Jehovah-rapha (God who heals), as well as the El Shaddai (all sufficient one). Who better to turn to with your issue? Here is a God who is undying in his support and attention; wants to heal hurt, affliction, and pain; and is enough in himself to complete the process.

God already knows what you want. He already knows what you need. The real question is have you asked what his solution to your problem would be? I bet he has an answer and I bet he would like to share it with you. It’s ok to want more and not be satisfied with where you are – but it is not ok to fix it yourself. God wants to be involved, God wants to be instrumental in your life, God wants to help…will you let him?

Updates:
Living – I am living with my relatives, but the Johnsons have made an offer on a property in Los Gatos (close date October 28th) and so I may be moving in the next few months. Check out the blog for details http://campus.inst.net/
Work – Our “training weekend away” starts Friday, September 19th! Most of the leadership positions are filled (thank you God!) and the travel logistics for getting everyone TO the facility are finalized…now to work on getting them BACK to the airport!
Travel – heading to Indonesia the 31st of October through just after Thanksgiving.

Requests:
Housing – a little space somewhere close to the Johnsons will soon be needed! I would love a little cottage all to myself!
Work – for the “weekend away” - that God would be present, hearts would be forever changed, and the travel teams would begin to bond and form community.
Purpose – I am working on making intercession more prominent in the rēp culture as well as help influence the overall viewpoint to be one of praise. I am working on this in the US and have been tasked to pioneer the effort in Indonesia as well…pray for God to raise up the right people when I am there.
Relationships – I have some amazing girlfriends – thank you Jamie, Jodie, Jill, Jo, Terri, Teryn, Teju, Annie, Amy, Angie, Katherine, Kim, and Rebe for your support!
Financing - If you are interested in contributing, please see ‘Contribute’ at http://www.repurposing.biz/ on the left of the page, or visit http://www.denaandrews.blogspot.com/ and read the footer for additional info.

Dena