I've been going through one of those dry times that always seem to come after a period of alot of activity.   It seems that the enemy hones in on my fears of being seen as one of those "crazy" Christians.  You know, the ones who assume that everything they want is a sign from God.  That I don't have to check in with the Father to be sure it's His will, not mine.   And the waiting.  I have a hard time waiting.  I keep remembering Kim saying "don't get ahead of God"!  I'm the one who always wants to run ahead and see what's coming.  So, I'm trying not to get ahead of God and His timing.  So, I wait, maybe not patiently, but I wait.  And then the doubts.  Will this ranch ever get off the ground,  are we just dreaming?  OK, I know God has made Himself known in the process all along, but I'm feeling a little ...impatient.  Then I read:  Tell Archippus:  "See to it that you complete the ministry you have received from the Lord".  Col. 4:17.  Well, that seems somewhat relevant to me and my circumstances.  I wonder who Archippus is?  I'll have to look him up. 

Life then takes off for the day and I get busy with homeschool and picking up kids and all my duties of the day.  I get a little time to myself and stumble across a website for a camp in Jabez, KY.  I read a little about their work and how long the processess has been; building and developing, etc.  I was so blessed by God's little bit of encouragement, I sent them a message thanking them. 

On the way to church that evening, I tell Steve about my day, the discouragement, the glimpses of God's mercy and encouragement.  So during the opening of Breakaway (our midweek kid's program)  Steve whispers in my ear, "Archippus means...master of the horse!"   I LOVE GOD!  I litteraly fell over laughing!  How like Him to tell me exactly what I needed to hear, and, in my doubt, make it clear that, indeed He is talking to me.  So, I am encouraged to complete the ministry He has given us.  What an amazing God we serve! 

OK, so I'm not yet a master of the horse, but by His grace and for His glory I will press on. 

In His Grip,
Meaghan

Well, we're now incorporated, working on the next step of the process.  Waiting to see how God will meet our needs.  And we have an adress:  12451 Highway 26, Riverton, WY.  Of course, it's still only cactus, wheat grass and sagebrush.  We still have a long way to go before we're ready for kids.  Even before we're ready for the horses!  God is faithful, and He will direct our feet to the next step. 

Lately, my stomach has been giving me trouble.  It first started one day out at Stormhaven.  Just a sudden overwhelming nausea.  It got better after a couple of days, then went away.  Then, I discovered this stress fracture in my foot.  I haven't been able to work with the horses or kids for a few weeks.  I miss them!  The nausea returned Sunday morning, along with a headache.  Then, today, as I was setting up the website, I felt very feverish, and nauseous.  Hmmm.??  I think someone doesn't like what we're doing here.  And we haven't even gotten started!  Please pray for the work God has planned in Wind River.  There is serious warfare going on, in more ways than I've mentioned here.  The enemy knows that God has plans for what he thinks is his territory.  Pray for us to be strong and courageous, like Joshua entering the promised land, we are entering territory that the enemy has claimed for a long time.  But God is so awesome!  It's His battle, and He will prevail!  Right now, I'm feeling pretty good.  Continue to pray for employment for us out in Riverton.  That's the main thing keeping us here in Kentucky.     And pray for our application for tax exempt status to go through.  And keep praising God for His amazing grace!

In His Grip,
Meaghan