Praise God, as we turned the page on a new year and close out 2022 I am excited to see what God is going to do this year! These times that we're living in are so uncertain if you're not trusting God your life has to be in a state of panic and worry. Reflecting on the words of the wisest man to ever live, King Solomon; Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.
Now if King Solomon in all his wisdom recognized that trusting in the Lord and not himself was the only way for success why is it so hard for us? Just four short years ago we took possession of our property for Safe Harbor of Jefferson County. Not sure what God was going to do we trusted Him. For those who have been around since the beginning it has been amazing to see the transformation of the property into a suitable facility where men can Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, and go Make a Difference.
What's more amazing than property transformation is lives transforming into men of God, as the evidence in their lives is becoming, dependable fathers, loving husbands, responsible sons, and Reliable employees. All through the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.
Not a day goes by that our phones or emails are not reaching out to us of somebody in need of help. Again, without trusting God there is no way we can say yes to this one and no to that one. We are limited to how many men we can serve therefore we have prayed and trusted God for direction on how to address this overwhelming need. Thanks to many volunteers and donors we have plans for new residential cottages to begin in the spring of 2023. To God be the Glory!
There are so many people to thank! Our many volunteers who daily teach, disciple, mentor, and encourage our men, our prayer warriors who pray for us consistently, our donors who help us meet the needs of operating the facility, my staff who give above and beyond to the Glory of God, sacrificing their own needs to help meet the need of one searching for significance, and a special thanks for the corporate ministry covering of Lighthouse who provide us with the oversight, support, and godly wisdom that keeps everything moving behind the scenes.
He only asks us to trust and obey! If you have experienced the love of Jesus, then you know that loving Him through trust and obedience is the only way to experience true love!
Thank you, Jesus, thank you all!
Pastor David Elkins
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