Update #3

Habakkuk 1:5"Look at the nations and be amazed! Watch and be astounded at what I will do! For I am doing something in your own day, something you wouldn't believe even if someone told you about it...2:3But these things I plan won't happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed...4the righteous will live by their faith..."

Howzit!

All I can say is WOW! The last week has been so full of “God stuff” that if I included all of it this update would be a short novel- here are the highlights:

• One of the clients rededicated his life to Christ and God brought about 2 miracles in his life – one regarding sale of a property that had been on the market for a long time
• Another client was severely in debt and needed divine intervention to save her business and keep her children in school – God provided three times the amount of money she needed – all in one night!
• One consultant was molested as a child and has been “crippled” by this his entire life – God brought healing him and he is experiencing a joy he has never known
• God invited me to stay on in Africa to continue working with my client AND to journey to Cape Town to be apart of the equip conference in November

Yep, you read correctly! I am so excited! Sunday night I will be leaving the place I have called home the last two weeks and moving into the Porter’s (pictured above) household. I will house-sit for a week (This is a gift from God in that I will have time to reflect on what has happened during the last two weeks and, they have two dogs and three cats!) and then move into the cottage behind my clients (Brendas) house.

I am still praying through all of the “reasons” and “why’s” of my staying on, but I think it is multi-faceted. One reason is to further the work started with Brenda and get her business more firmly established/documented. Another is to assist with the equip Cape Town venture, and finally to have a time of respite, restoration and release.

Brett Johnson warns that becoming involved with Equip is transformational and your life will never be the same. I have only started to realize the extent of how I am being changed. Africa, may be viewed as wild and dangerous, but for me it is a place of peace and fulfillment.

God continues to move and is ever-present. I know this is due to the prayer said for me. Thank you. Here are the updates from my last letter:

• Computer issues – I am consistently connecting to the internet (when there is a signal)!
• Family – Thank you for praying for protection/comfort while I am away – they are continuing to do well
• Protection – Still driving and moving with ease in Johannesburg!
• Strength, Stamina, positive Attitude – I have rediscovered a joy and strength I haven’t had in years! Thank you for strengthening me in prayer!
• Spiritual growth and intimacy with God – can’t even start to explain what God has freed me from! All I can say is WOW!
• Insight for my client as I work as a consultant – I think I have learned more than my client – it has been VERY GOOD!

I am learning more and more that prayer is essential and that a solid group of prayer supporters is my greatest need. When you remember me, please petition God in my behalf for the following:

• Computer issues – continued internet connectivity
• Family – continued prayer for protection/comfort while I am away
• Protection – while in Johannesburg, Cape Town and wherever else God may send me
• Spiritual growth and intimacy with God – please pray it continues to grow and deepen
• Insight as I work with Brenda and in the Cape - that I will see the needs and God will equip me to meet them
• Discernment / Wisdom – as I move into this time of work and renewal. I want to be able to clearly hear God’s voice and determine direction for now and for when I return to the states in December.
• Material Needs - transportation while I am in South Africa, $$ for God purposed travel

Thank you so much for your time, prayer, and for supporting me!

Blessings,

Dena

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