God's Spirit within us :)

Greetings to all! God has been speaking to me in so many ways about focusing on His Spirit within me. I want to share with you Galatians 3v16 it states Now to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, "And to seeds," as of many, but as of one, "And to your Seed," who is Christ. Jesus is the seed, God plants the seed. We are the ground, the ground must be kept plowed and weed free. I am reading emails from Wendy Backlund/Feasting on the Spirit and she makes such a beautiful observation, she says "instead of trying to kill your old nature and prevent sin, focus on your new nature. See yourself as alive to righteousness. Focus on training your brain to be aware of God in yourself, drawing yourself to those things that are pure, healthy, and full of grace." Everything does not change all at once it is a process. The Holy Spirit along with our yielded hearts can begin to make the needed changes in our lives. I find peace in knowing that God has gone before us, He has made the path in which we are to walk. Cling to Jesus and He will never let you down.
Ron and the team came for a visit on November the 5th - 8th. Ron, Gary and Jes Schwartzkopf. Great visit we were able to get 23 cans of formula for the babies out at Rancho Milagro, yay God! Visited many families, the newest family God has placed into our path is a single Mother of 7 who escaped an abusive relationship and is currently caretaking a house but will need to leave soon. Pastor Ezekiel has a home for abused women on his church property so we believe she and all of her children will be able to live their on a temporary basis until she can get her family onto their feet. One of the younger boys is also bi-polar and is currently not on any medication. She is able to work here and there with odd jobs when her kids are in school. Her oldest daughter is hopeing to attend College next semester so we are praying for support for them. Please lift them up in your prayers her name is Veronica and here is a picture of her with the smaller kids. She is so grateful for any and all help that we can give her. She said she is just happy to eat beans and tortillas with her children in peace. It reminds me of the Proverbs that says " Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a fatted calf with hatred".
 

 

        

Veronica and the kids

 
Fredrico looks the best I have ever seen him look, he is the man who is blind and has diabetes. Ron and the team have been visiting them for many years and God has given that man such a wonderful outlook on life. He was riding around in the car with his son, smiling and beaming with the glow of God's grace and glory.

Fredrico and Alisha

Jes blessed Frank and I with a new bed. We had to burn our old box spring due to a bed bug infestation. We are so grateful to her, bed bugs are no joke. They give a new meaning to the word "bug". They did not want to go away it appears we have it taken care of after burning the bed and spraying the house three times. Thank you Father God for meeting all of our needs. What matters to us matters to Him, no matter how big or how small. Proverbs 11v25 says "The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself". I can testify to that 100%, the more that we give the more we receive. Yes of course in the spirit realm but also in the natural, I have never gone without since I began this journey of complete reliance on Father God for my well being. All of my needs are met by donations from you! His children, (wow!!) to trust Him like this gives me such a sense of freedom.

Frank and I were blessed to be able to take a family shopping for food and school uniforms, thanks to a generous donation for them. The joy I feel when I see them so excited in the store over cheese and bacon, the things lots of us take for granted,fills me up to keep on going. Each day is a new begining, it is not to say that all is going to be smooth. I have already experienced loss and pain, in Bishop I was safe in my cocoon and God grew me and sent me out. I came here with rose colored glasses on and wanted all things to be as they appear on the surface. The truth is things  are not always  as they seem, little by little in a way that only God could have with me He is showing me the truth about many things. I will always stand for truth and love, knowing in the deepest part of my soul that God has gone before me and yes there will be disapointment any time we deal with the sinful nature of mankind. Hate the sin not the sinner, always with a grateful heart not to worry about the outcome of things but to focus on the Presence of the Lord.

Guadalupe and his wife Estella

 

Their two beautiful girls!

Ron will be back with a team on December the 17th buying blankets now for his visit our goal is 100

blankets we have already purchased 64 and will soon be able to get another 30 or so. Ron already brought warm jackets for us to give out to the people here. It gets very cold here at night and most people do not have heat. Your donations do matter in a real way. What you do for the least of God's children is like you are doing it directly to Jesus. Christ's love to you, (that is alot of love)! Big hug :) Talk with you next month, Bye for now!

Jared w/new jacket :)