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the road...the new wilderness family Sun. September 12, 2004  Packed and on our way to Colorado If you would have asked me a month ago if I would be writing this letter I would have said you were crazy. Actually, if you would have said that I would be writing this letter even a week ago I would have rolled my eyes. But here we are and I am writing this letter. As we speak we are finishing packing up our apartment and getting ready to embark on a wild adventure to Colorado for the next 6 months. We leave this Monday the 13th very early in the morning. Our destination is YWAM Colorado http://www.ywamcolorado.org/campus.htm located in Weston, a very small little town that I am told holds claim to 1 convenience store and pretty much nothing else. The rest of the civilized world is about 45 minutes away. We will be living with Mountain Lions and Bears as our neighbors which we have read are common to behold. I might add there is quite a bit of snow in the winter and the air is cold to say the least. None of those things really matter though because we weren't sold on the weather. What did sell us is a vision that I received about a month ago. I did not ask for this vision, at least I don't remember asking for it, but I got it. It was a direct message from God and it definitely got my attention. For those of you who are not well versed in Bible Literature: a vision is essentially a word from God in the form of images. To say a vision is like a dream would not really be correct because it is so strong and clear that you can remember every little detail and a message or word is given. I was not too knowledgeable on what the Bible has to say about visions and I am still a novice in the area. However, I do know now that there are hundreds of references to visions in the Bible and they are quite common even today. Now, let me profess, I have not been a big believer when it comes to the supernatural and "words from God". To say that I have been skeptical would be an understatement. There is really no way to describe how I know this was something from God and it would be an injustice to try to explain it through an e-mail. I will say that I have no doubt it was real and it was like nothing I had experienced before and I may never experience anything like it again. I would also like to point out that I was not on any drugs or drug induced in anyway. I was clean in body and mind. I thought I would point that out only because if I were to hear this from many of my friends I would have asked what kind of drugs they were they on. That is not the case, absolutely no drugs here. I am going to share a basic summary of the vision, but I think it might be inappropriate to share the entire vision given the nature of some of the details. Not everyone wants to hear about subjects dealing with the underworld and I am going to respect that. If you would like to hear the entire vision you can ask me and I will tell you. This vision had 3 parts. The first part of the vision took place in a city (what city? I am not sure). I was looking at a clock that was within the top of a Skyscraper. Below the clock were many intricate carvings that went all around the skyscraper. One carving stuck out clearly. It was of Jesus pointing with his index finger to the clock and the words "time is short" were spoken. The core of the vision took place in a waiting room inside a hospital. This area of the vision was very frightening and vivid and related to the spiritual realm, my family, a lucrative job that I had been considering, and our current living situation. Without going into the whole story, I do feel it would be appropriate to say that it was confirmed that I was not supposed to be in the waiting room and that I should be praying fervently because of severe dangers surrounding my family. The words "Trust in the Lord with all your strength and lean not on your own understanding. Follow Him all your days and he will make your paths straight" rang hundreds of times when I prayed within the vision and it was clear that this was a message meant for me. The end of the vision showed me going down an escalator to a basement and meeting with two key members from two churches of which I had attended in the past. Within the basement there were also dozens of people that I had never met but it was clear that they were from other churches. When I told them my vision they were doubtful and skeptical and advised that I should keep it to myself. The vision ended again with the words repeating over and over "Trust in the Lord with all your strength and lean not on your own understanding, follow Him all of your days and he will make your path straight" It was clear to me that I should be careful whom I share the vision with and also who I should ask to help me interpret it. I prayed for honest council and a clear interpretation to the vision. With much searching answers finally came to me over the phone from someone I have never even met. Here were his words... 1.) Regarding the clock and tower and carvings: God has given you a great calling (much higher than you might think) that you are going to have to start walking in. God has given you a prophetic word for it and is saying there is no time to waste! 2.) Regarding the waiting room and the surroundings... There are things in your life that will try and distract you from it (opportunities-an example would be the job offer, even what we might think are good things, but would sap your time) and you must forfeit those things in order to focus on the calling and season that God has you and your family in. This is also a time where you must pray fervently and often regarding the decisions in front of you. You are not in a place that you should be waiting or fearful but rather moving into the transition that God has placed in front of you. 3.) Regarding the escalator and basement... God has given you a gift that others will not understand and you must be careful as to whom you learn from as well as who you have close relationships with (confide in and share fellowship with) He also added that the escalator represented moving away from the calling. They may not be on the same page that God has you on specifically, which will be more discouraging than encouraging. *Regarding the words "God has given you a higher calling". I want to clarify that we do not think that we have been ordained as some Superman to save the world. I honestly do feel that now is a time where we are to obey God and we will see what happens. I know that God can work in simple ways and any impact that is made is not by us. Let it be clarified that we do not suddenly have inflated egos or any visions of grandeur. Most of you know that I myself (David) am clearly a sinner and am no better than anyone else. We are sincere and humble in accepting this direction. The translation was delivered this last Thursday. Now it is Saturday. So it has really been only two days that it has been clearly revealed that we should be attending school in Colorado ( I will go into how we knew we were to attend this school in my next letter). I will say that this was definitely not something we planned on, nor was this even suggested or hinted to us by anyone around us other than God. Brenda and I have been in deep prayer these past two days and the result has been an undeniable push towards this school. I had no idea that I would be getting in the van and heading off to Colorado leaving behind everything we own to follow Gods direction. It's crazy to think that just last Tuesday I was minding my own business while tending bar at The Regal Beagle. This is quite a jump for us to take. It's a little scary but at the same time we are excited to see what is in store for us. A real miracle is that there was even an opening at this school. The school was booked, but they did just happen to have 1 cabin open. This is a rare occurrence. The School has been very receptive to us attending despite the fact that this will mean a lot of extra work for them (to help provide childcare due to the fact we are the only family attending). As we now finish packing up our items and get ready to depart I ask that you will say a prayer for us that we will have a safe journey and a productive and focused time of learning. The school actually started today and they have given us a 3 day grace period to arrive (which is Wednesday) I also ask that you pray extra hard for our two little girls: that they will feel a sense of comfort and protection. Bostyn is especially saddened at the thought of leaving behind all of her friends that she loves so much. We understand her sadness and feel it too. We have so many great friends and family here and it will be hard to be away for so long.  with a little room left for the girls On a less serious note: I am told that Wal-Mart is one of the only stores available that we will have access to 45 minutes away. Truth be told I not only hate Wal-Mart, but I despise it. So I will need some extra prayer to help me get through those long lines filled with shopping vultures. I have made many phone calls in the last few hours to family members. I am so sorry that we will not be able to say goodbye to all of our friends before we go. We will be trying our best to call everyone as we are on the road, but please don't be offended if are not able to contact you before we are out of cell range. I will be writing more in the next few weeks to give specifics on our progress and of what areas we will be studying. We will be thinking of you all with much love. ...................................................................... Sincerely, David, Brenda, Bostyn and Reagan |
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