After that we had a week to continue preparing for our outreach! We had a time of fasting and praying to see what God would reveal about the strongholds of Thailand, and to give us revelation for this outreach. It was so wonderful to hear what God was speaking into my heart, and the picture that He painted. I first received the words "Multiply the Harvest" and then got a beautiful picture of rolling wheat fields with workers gathering it into bales, however the harvest was so great that the workers could not see the end" I then received the words "The labor is hard but the reward is great" It was so encouraging to hear clearly from God and to see His plans for Thailand. I believe that many people will come to the Lord during these next 2 months in Thailand and that even though we may struggle with culture difference, tiredness, when we press on we will see the fruit multiply and more people come into the Children of God. Thailand has come up so quickly and with the pressure of finances still upon me, God really has been faithful. I had looming decision to choose which travel insurance to go with and the one that covered me the whole time and also for the rest of the year was $633, way out of my price range. I then found another insurance agency where I could get it for $111! Praise God! When I received the receipt email I saw that they had taken 35% off for a team discount! Something I was not expecting! It just shows how faithful God is!
I am so excited for Thailand and cannot wait to share with you the amazing way God works!
As for my financial situation, I only have 2 monthly supporters which comes to about $150 a month. I still need $850 in support. $500 for room & food, laundry, & internet, $30 for communication, and around $300 to put into savings for my outreach to Brazil in May, As well as leading a youth team to a t.b.d. country in Europe this July, as well as for our big outreach next winter. I know it seems like a lot of money, and there can be skepticism about Christian Organizations and the constant need for money. However, we are living off faith, completely putting our trust in our Lord, because we want to honor Him in all that we do, we are living our lives for Him, so that others may know Him. We wouldn't be able to travel to unreached nations while holding a steady job, or lead teams to share the gospel among the poor and feed the hungry. Living off faith and support is the only way for full time missionaries to fulfill their calling. Norway is an expensive country, things can cost double the price they do in America, but I wholeheartedly believe that this is where God wants me to be. I have been praying about where God is leading me for the past 4 months, and I found He isn't leading me anywhere, He is asking me to stay here, in Norway, helping to lead the next Justice Dts.
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Sometimes I feel discouraged, but I know, I believe, I serve a incredibly big God. I have full faith that He will provide for all of my needs. He has perfect timing, and He has the perfect plan.
Please prayerfully consider becoming one of my monthly supporters, I challenge you to support me $5 a month if that is all you can do. It is still possible without you, because I believe God can do what seems to be impossible, but it would give me a great peace and comfort to know I have friends and family who stand by my side and support me and my call to missions.
Also, Let me know how I can pray for you so we can support each other!:) I pray God's blessings over you in this New Year! Tusen Takk for alt! Thank you for everything!
Klem! Norwegian Hugs!
Eliana Joy
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