Guy Fawkes

today is Saturday 5th November 2011 and here in New Zealand it is guy fawkes night.  But i am really pleased to say that it has and is snowing heavily here so hopefully not many fireworks will be happening tonight.  I was in the Warehouse (large shopping market with everything in one store) and it was the first day of selling fireworks and the prices were out of this world, $249 for a big container of crackers!!! the guy in front of me brought 2 of these and another box worth $169,  so almost $700 worth of fireworks for his own use!!!!! What a waste and all for one night!  wow, I am glad we are not spending our money on that, there are much more worthy causes. Just ask Todd.

Yesterday was day 4 for me and I was total fasting so nothing to eat from Wednesday tea until yesterday (Friday tea).  I had moments where I felt hungry but they all passed quickly.  I believe that because I am drinking so much water, nearly 3 litres a day, that is helping immensely.  I am very grateful for the fact that I have access to clean pure water, otherwise I would struggle to do what I am doing. Matthew wisely decided that he would cook tea for himself and Ryder, so that left me free time but we got a visitor, so while Matthew disappeared to help her fix her car, I finished preparing tea and I found it was not really a problem.  I had study group and we were looking at Praise and Worship, i was immediately able to go straight into the throneroom of Worship, I suppose because I am staying so connected to God throughout my whole day. The Worship was an incredible time and I felt God say to me that He is well pleased with what I am doing for His people and after the meeting one of my friends came up to me and said that exact thing "that God is pleased with what you are doing" so I was blessed.

I was able to eat tea last night and it was very good but I could not eat it all. We had stew(home grown meat and lots of vegetables) that had been slow cooking all day with rice and it was delicious.

I am not missing food and I definately feel better in myself, energy levels fluctuate but most of the time I feel really good.

now I'm going to talk about the highlight of my day: I was asked to speak at our church's Youth Group.  Their leader told me they were sitting on a lot of money and it would be good for them to hear about other people less fortunate than themselves.  Matthew and I spent one evening preparing a power point presentation, or rather Matthew did the power point and I told him where and what I wanted. 

Michelle our neighbour decided to come along to the youth group too for support which I appreciated.  When we got there, they were playing games and there was only 4 teenagers, one i knew and the rest I didnt.  After their game was finished Barry their leader did a Bible reading from Matthew 25: 31-46. About Jesus' return and how He will separate the 2 groups, the sheep from the goats...  I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me water, I was lonely and you invited me in, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you cared for me, I was in prison and you visited me...further on it says 'I tell you the truth, anything you did for even the least of my people, you did for me'. 

Then Barry went on to say that I am putting this scripture into action, that was my introduction to the Youth Group!

I went through my power point presentation, all about Haiti and Todd and The WellNetwork Ministry and what lead me to doing this, I used visual aids like a $1 coin to ask the kids what they spend $1 on etc.you can't get much in NZ for less than $1 now. I explained how 66% of Haitians live on less than $1 per day. I showed photos of the kids in Haiti, and described health and education and living conditions.  The Youth Group asked lots of questions which was good because I felt they were taking it all in.  Afterwards they gave me a cheque for Haiti for $200.00  WOW!  A group of teenagers parted with their money to support Todd and the Haitians, I felt so blessed.  There were tears in my eyes when I accepted their cheque. Michelle and I went and had a look at my sponsorship form and we have all 12 sponsors now and one who will pay anomyously.

Our God is soooooo good!!!! I would never have dreamt that I would consider doing anything like this especially something that involves FOOD!, let alone share it with people and seek sponsorship from them.  And now I am writing a blog!!!! Wow oh Wow.  this has all happened in such a short time, I am open to whatever God brings my way.

About some of the sponsors, one is not having morning or afternnon tea for the whole year that I am doing this! One is considering eating just 1 meal a day for 5 days a week for the month that they are sponsoring! One sponsor has decided to stop using hair products like mousse, hairspray, gel, etc etc for the month to pay for the sponsorship!!! Wow they must use a lot and what a sacrifice that these people are doing for themselves. They are starting small and who knows what it will lead to in their own lives.  Just their willingness blesses me.

Michelle has invited us for tea tonight at her place while her folks are away.  I am looking forward to that.  Ryder is in bed having a wee sleep, the bread is in the breadmaker and must be due to come out soon because I can smell heavenly hot bread smells wafting in the room.  My tummy has just started to rumble so I am off to get a glass of cold pure untainted, uncontaminated, free of nasty bugs and parasites, water.  Thank You Lord Jesus.   So enjoy the rest of your day, thank you to everyone who is reading this and I hope it inspires you to do something for God.  Just ask and He will show you.

To all the people who are praying for me, a huge THANK YOU. I really appreciate your prayers and I know that they are working. Please remember to pray for Todd and the Haitians too.

Blessings
In His Name
Karen