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So...my wonderful husband has started this business. We have prayed that God would bring us the jobs that Shaun could do as he expands his skill level. That he would provide the money for the tools that he needs as he needs them and that we would have a shop that fits his needs as he needs it.
Shaun started making calls. Of the several people he called two Realtors that do high end condos in downtown Vancouver were on the list. Each one said "oh I have a million dollar condo I just sold. I will give the guy your name". (First of all this amazed us because you would think that they would say they would keep Shaun's name in mind...but no they had people to pass his name on that needed work now) And the day he called one of the clients was flying in the next day and the other realtor was making a list for his client right...he was literally typing. The next person Shaun called was the people that he had made the Murphy bed for to see if they were happy and if it was working well. They are happy and it is working well. Now Shaun had finished this job a month or longer ago. They just had their neighbor in the other day to look at it (not a month ago when it was finished) but right before Shaun called. And he wanted one too...did they think Shaun would build him one? So they are going to tell him Shaun would. They were also sure they knew someone else who needed something along the lines of what Shaun does...I have to say that really amazed me...because I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that God had gone before us. Then yesterday Shaun did a quote on a $1.1 million condo on Coal Harbour for a 25 year old Chinese Canadian guy. The realtor (who coincidentally was the one selling this house...that's how we met him) said he thought he needed some shelves. so Shaun went down to do the quote...WELL there are a lot more than shelved needed. And Shaun is to do the bid but he has the job as they are not getting any other quotes. AND he is working with the interior designer/decorator. The last project she did was a 40,000 square foot house. The guy she usually uses is too busy to do this one. If she is happy with Shaun she will add pass work his way. YEAH GOD. About 2 weeks ago I had printed out all of the interior decorators in the Lower Mainland. And here God put one right in our lap. Shaun will deal only with her...how nice is that!!!!
We have BATHED (and will continue to bathe) this business venture in prayer. God is faithful to us. He is going before us. I can literally see His hand at work. After all of the wandering around we have done and things we have tried to do (likely more in our own strength than not). There is a pleasure and an ease of doing it the God-way. You know we can't succeed at this without God. We have learned that lesson WELL. Please pray that we don't forget. :).
I just read in Psalm 34 this morning this is what is said:
I bless God every chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise. 2 I live and breathe God; if things aren't going well, hear this and be happy: 3 Join me in spreading the news; together let's get the word out. 4 God met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears. 5 Look at him; give him your warmest smile. Never hide your feelings from him. 6 When I was desperate, I called out, and God got me out of a tight spot. 7 God's angel sets up a circle of protection around us while we pray. 8 Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see— how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him. 9 Worship God if you want the best; worship opens doors to all his goodness. 10 Young lions on the prowl get hungry, but God-seekers are full of God. 11 Come, children, listen closely; I'll give you a lesson in God worship. 12 Who out there has a lust for life? Can't wait each day to come upon beauty? 13 Guard your tongue from profanity, and no more lying through your teeth. 14 Turn your back on sin; do something good. Embrace peace—don't let it get away! 15 God keeps an eye on his friends, his ears pick up every moan and groan. 16 God won't put up with rebels; he'll cull them from the pack. 17 Is anyone crying for help? God is listening, ready to rescue you. 18 If your heart is broken, you'll find God right there; if you're kicked in the gut, he'll help you catch your breath. 19 Disciples so often get into trouble; still, God is there every time. 20 He's your bodyguard, shielding every bone; not even a finger gets broken. 21 The wicked commit slow suicide; they waste their lives hating the good. 22 God pays for each slave's freedom; no one who runs to him loses out.
That really encouraged me. How I thirst for the word of God. I love read it in the Message translation. It makes so much sense to me. I am just soaking it in these days. You know my favorite lines of that chapter...well there are a couple that stood out to me. In verse 7 it says "God's angel's set up a circle of protection around us while we pray". That brought to mind
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (but especially 17) Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. That made me think that if I pray all the time then angel's will always encircle me and Satan will not have a chance to throw his fiery darts at me...INTERESTING! The other line I loved was in verse 12. The whole verse says "who out there has a lust for life? Can't wait each day to come upon beauty? " I absolutely LOVED that last line "Can't wait each day to come upon beauty?" WOW I had never heard it put that way. We usually say something like we are looking forward to the next day or I can't wait to see what's around the corner...but Can't wait each day to come upon beauty....I LOVE coming upon beauty...and if I know there will be something Beautiful to come upon each day... WOW now that is something to look forward too. BEAUTY...especially the beauty of God. There is nothing that can compare...that goes back to these verses Ephesians 3: 20-21 God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.."
There is something beautiful...just like my husband's smile, my children's laughter...
One enamored Princess
Shaun started making calls. Of the several people he called two Realtors that do high end condos in downtown Vancouver were on the list. Each one said "oh I have a million dollar condo I just sold. I will give the guy your name". (First of all this amazed us because you would think that they would say they would keep Shaun's name in mind...but no they had people to pass his name on that needed work now) And the day he called one of the clients was flying in the next day and the other realtor was making a list for his client right...he was literally typing. The next person Shaun called was the people that he had made the Murphy bed for to see if they were happy and if it was working well. They are happy and it is working well. Now Shaun had finished this job a month or longer ago. They just had their neighbor in the other day to look at it (not a month ago when it was finished) but right before Shaun called. And he wanted one too...did they think Shaun would build him one? So they are going to tell him Shaun would. They were also sure they knew someone else who needed something along the lines of what Shaun does...I have to say that really amazed me...because I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that God had gone before us. Then yesterday Shaun did a quote on a $1.1 million condo on Coal Harbour for a 25 year old Chinese Canadian guy. The realtor (who coincidentally was the one selling this house...that's how we met him) said he thought he needed some shelves. so Shaun went down to do the quote...WELL there are a lot more than shelved needed. And Shaun is to do the bid but he has the job as they are not getting any other quotes. AND he is working with the interior designer/decorator. The last project she did was a 40,000 square foot house. The guy she usually uses is too busy to do this one. If she is happy with Shaun she will add pass work his way. YEAH GOD. About 2 weeks ago I had printed out all of the interior decorators in the Lower Mainland. And here God put one right in our lap. Shaun will deal only with her...how nice is that!!!!
We have BATHED (and will continue to bathe) this business venture in prayer. God is faithful to us. He is going before us. I can literally see His hand at work. After all of the wandering around we have done and things we have tried to do (likely more in our own strength than not). There is a pleasure and an ease of doing it the God-way. You know we can't succeed at this without God. We have learned that lesson WELL. Please pray that we don't forget. :).
I just read in Psalm 34 this morning this is what is said:
I bless God every chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise. 2 I live and breathe God; if things aren't going well, hear this and be happy: 3 Join me in spreading the news; together let's get the word out. 4 God met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears. 5 Look at him; give him your warmest smile. Never hide your feelings from him. 6 When I was desperate, I called out, and God got me out of a tight spot. 7 God's angel sets up a circle of protection around us while we pray. 8 Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see— how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him. 9 Worship God if you want the best; worship opens doors to all his goodness. 10 Young lions on the prowl get hungry, but God-seekers are full of God. 11 Come, children, listen closely; I'll give you a lesson in God worship. 12 Who out there has a lust for life? Can't wait each day to come upon beauty? 13 Guard your tongue from profanity, and no more lying through your teeth. 14 Turn your back on sin; do something good. Embrace peace—don't let it get away! 15 God keeps an eye on his friends, his ears pick up every moan and groan. 16 God won't put up with rebels; he'll cull them from the pack. 17 Is anyone crying for help? God is listening, ready to rescue you. 18 If your heart is broken, you'll find God right there; if you're kicked in the gut, he'll help you catch your breath. 19 Disciples so often get into trouble; still, God is there every time. 20 He's your bodyguard, shielding every bone; not even a finger gets broken. 21 The wicked commit slow suicide; they waste their lives hating the good. 22 God pays for each slave's freedom; no one who runs to him loses out.
That really encouraged me. How I thirst for the word of God. I love read it in the Message translation. It makes so much sense to me. I am just soaking it in these days. You know my favorite lines of that chapter...well there are a couple that stood out to me. In verse 7 it says "God's angel's set up a circle of protection around us while we pray". That brought to mind
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (but especially 17) Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. That made me think that if I pray all the time then angel's will always encircle me and Satan will not have a chance to throw his fiery darts at me...INTERESTING! The other line I loved was in verse 12. The whole verse says "who out there has a lust for life? Can't wait each day to come upon beauty? " I absolutely LOVED that last line "Can't wait each day to come upon beauty?" WOW I had never heard it put that way. We usually say something like we are looking forward to the next day or I can't wait to see what's around the corner...but Can't wait each day to come upon beauty....I LOVE coming upon beauty...and if I know there will be something Beautiful to come upon each day... WOW now that is something to look forward too. BEAUTY...especially the beauty of God. There is nothing that can compare...that goes back to these verses Ephesians 3: 20-21 God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.."
There is something beautiful...just like my husband's smile, my children's laughter...
One enamored Princess
p.s. the stuff on Portia's face and hands is frosting :)
1 comment:
Tama,
What an accomplished writer you are and how well you express your thoughts!
Well written!
Love,
Mom xoxoxo
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