Day of Wisdom...

I just want you to know right off the bat that our prayers are being answered! We have been praying for wisdom and peace over the last three days - and here is the promise heard this morning at church during Pastor Jay's sermon: "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness." [James 3:17-18]
Now how awesome is that Word from the Lord! Over the last two days, there have been so many prayers lifted and so many decisions made - but, as Kel and I have stated from the beginning of this journey months ago, the only decision we need to make is to pursue Christ in all that we do! Seek Him, Go After Him, Lean into Him - for in Him lies hidden the treasure of wisdom and peace! And I have to tell you...to see His Body rallying around us these last couple of days has been amazing and so humbling - but, two phone calls early this morning from two great brothers in Christ started off a day that was full of amazing blessings! I once heard Tony Evans describe blessing as "enjoying and extending the favor and provision of God" - and man that is exactly what these guys did this morning!
First, let me update you quickly on the move. After seeking wise counsel, and talking with a real estate attorney - ...and yielding and surrendering to the Spirit, which is leading us to continue in the move! We have decided that in light of all that is happening a legal battle or more financial strain is a battle that the Lord is not leading us into! So...we will be looking to the support and services of a moving company to help relieve the stress of packing and moving. We are still without a home at this point - but, after talking with several friends, our pastor and elders at NorthWay Christian Community - several homes have been offered to us as a temporary place to "hunker down" in the midst of all we are going to face in the next several months! How awesome is our God and the way He reveals himself through the Body!
We still are feeling led to look into securing a home of our own - but, the burden/pressure of a timeline in finding a place has been lifted tremendously with the options that have been presented - and thank you so much to all of you who have offered and supported us with the resources He has blessed you with! You all have been "seriously ridiculous" - that is my new phrase for saying thank you - and we are eternally grateful!

Tomorrow, Monday, is going to be a big day - and we need your prayers for continued wisdom, strength and discernment! We have had a great day of rest today...but, tomorrow is a day of decision. We will be talking with the Fetal Disorder Treatment Center of UPMC and making many decisions regarding the experimental procedure. Please pray specifically for our ears/hearts to be open to the wisdom from heaven, and for His peace to overwhelm us as we walk through many conversations with the doctors/hospitals. Also, we will be coordinating/preparing all the "closing details and papers"...just in case we are not able to attend the closing July 24th. We will also be talking with several banks regarding financing/mortgage options - and so prayers through all of those conversations will me much appreciated!

I want to share a scripture and great promise that the Lord laid on Kelly's heart today from 2 Kings 20:5 - and this will be the Word/Promise we will be standing firm in over the next serveral weeks/months/years: "I have heard your prayers, I have seen your tears. Surely, I will heal you!" Praise God for the Victory we have in our Lord and Savior! He is Jesus Messiah, Redeemer, Restorer, Rescue, King of Kings and Lord of Lords and we accept it by faith that He has gone before us and He is our Strength and Refuge!

All Eyes on Jesus...