24 Hour Count Down

When I got up this morning the passage from James 1:2-4 was in my mind.

The Bible says to count it all joy when you encounter various trials.

It goes on to say testing of your faith produces endurance.

That word endurance is also translated as patience, steadfastness and perseverance.

I am to let it have its result so I can be complete and lacking nothing.

I choose to interpret my current conditions in the light of those verses.

God is using these circumstances to do a work in my soul.

I can always use more patience, perseverance and endurance.

And He is using it to improve the faith of those who pray for me.

He is using it to bless those who give.

Most of life has been peaceful.

But during each major transition there was much ruckus like these days.

I absolutely believe that I have been trusting and obeying Jesus daily.

I find myself in financial trouble but I look to the Word for comfort and faith.

Here are some verses I have been meditating on lately.

God is at work in me to will and to do of His good pleasure.  Phil 2:12-13

I am his workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works he prepared. Ep 2:10

God chose and appointed me to go bear fruit that will remain. John 15:16

I will call on the Lord in the day of trouble, He will rescue me. Ps 50:15

I will call on Him, He will answer me, He will deliver me and I will honor Him. Ps 91:15

UPDATE

Last night I sent out 15 individual emails or Facebook messages.

I requested donations to meet my needs.

I have heard back from 3 people.

One person gave 200 dollars.

The other 2 indicated they cannot give now.

These 15 people are those that had given to support me over the years.

The range of donations during this month has been from 20 to 200 dollars.

There are fees that are taken out by Pay Pal and by the ATM.

So as of this moment I have 390 dollars available.

Also I need a few more groceries today and to mail a package.

That brings the balance to 375 dollars.

The payment for staying at the missionary housing is due by noon tomorrow.

That bill is 450 dollars and then subtract 375 dollars so what is needed is 75 dollars.

That is a very possible amount as God answers your prayers.

I have raised much more than that before in 24 hours.

Then the big question is, “What is next?”

I am not sure about the next 4 nights.

But then the 4 nights after that are covered.

A room will open up again here on Monday July 7 to 11.

And fortunately that room is only 35 dollars a night instead of 45 dollars.

I have reserved that room by faith.

From where I stand right now there are three options for what is next.

I have sketched them under the headings Plan A, Plan B and Plan C.

PLAN A

Plan A is where God connects me with supporters who sponsor the next 4 days.

The supporters use Pay Pal to send money and/or pay for a room at Motel 6.

Those rooms can be booked online at about 50 dollars each night.

I do not have many needs besides housing, WIFI and a peaceful setting.

I have never been a big eater.

I may need bus fare and with Pay Pal plus the ATM there are fees.

So an estimate need with margin is 20 dollars per day.

That need is 280 dollars until I return to missionary housing.

PLAN B

Plan B would be to sleep on the couch of a friend or in a guest bedroom.

I do not seek to disturb the single people or families I know.

It would only be until July 7.

All I need there is a WIFI connection and peaceful setting.

I could go to a community college or library to get that.

I am committed to focus on getting the crowd funding platform online ASAP.

I have transferred the essential files from my desktop to my laptop so I can work anywhere.

If you live in the Dallas area and can help me in this way then contact me immediately.

PLAN C

Lord willing the crowd funding platform gets online.

I had spent years studying Internet marketing.

So I know lots of ways to promote that platform to strangers.

All I need to do is cover my modest living expenses.

And I will transition to Phase Two the outfitting for road trips.

When I go to those cities I will use the platform to enroll intercessors, advisers and donors.

I know a generous supporter that has connections with Marriot Hotels.

I could stay there for a month or more if needed.

That provision almost came together on July 1.

The next window of opportunity is July 9.

It is possible and desirable to come back to missionary housing for July 7 to 11.

Then I move to the Marriot for the next season of transitions.

CONCLUSION

This is a time of great need for your best prayers.

I ask you to pray for God to guide me and provide for my needs.

When you pray believe and expect answers.

The goal was 1000 dollars and so far 400 dollars have arrived.

Pray for the other 600 dollars to arrive right on time.

And if a person sponsors a motel room or brings me as a guest that is 50 dollar a night.

I ask you to pray and obey God.

Maybe God is prompting you to help me today.

Here is the Pay Pal link where you can send 20 to 200 dollars or more.

http://www.freewebs.com/jsohub/give.htm

Here is a Motel 6 that is suitable.

And the person that sponsored the other 2 nights used Expedia http://www.expedia.com/

Motel 6 - Dallas - Fair Park #4616

I-30 & Exit 52A Jim Miller Rd
8510 East R.L. Thornton Frwy
Dallas, TX 75228
(214) 328-8500

I will keep you posted as there are developments.

Keep praying and expecting God to answer in amazing ways.

Shalom