When I am strong, I fail, when I am weak, I am strong!
God gave me a strong body, that body is definitely breaking down and starting to fail… The morning pains associated with waking up. The knee that needs injections. The hands that once turned oil filters. The shoulders that pop and crackle. The eyes that once saw clearly. It’s no lie that youth is wasted on the young.
If I knew then, what I know now, I would not be the man I am. Instead, I would be a different man that does not know what I know now.
One life lesson I am still learning is trusting God to always do what is good and right!
About two weeks ago Jess and I hit a bump in the road with a situation at Sam’s Place. I wont get into the details, but it discouraged us greatly… We started to question the WHAT, WHY, WHEN, and HOW… Looking into all our alternatives, questioning God himself, asking God… are we hearing your voice? Is this still what you are asking of us? And then, three days ago… I sent Jess this text:
“Do you think our discouragement about Sam’s Place is because it’s a satanic attack?”
Low and behold, My asking that question has changed our hearts almost overnight. The situation changed dramatically, we got some news that helped us to realize God is still bigger than our issues… God let us know we had been operating in our own strength and we needed to pray more and lean on him more, and so… reclining back, into his arms, we now step forward with his strength.
I am indestructible, unstoppable and in control! Until God destroys my plans, stops me in my tracks and removes me from the operators panel of my life… Jesus regains the lead and I once again, I get out of the driver’s seat, taking my proper place as the tour guide, on the bus that Jesus is driving. Jesus determines why, where, when and how that bus is operated and I simply tell others about what is outside the windows of that wonderful tour bus.
Its difficult to be given the role of “leader” in the Hazzard family tree… Hazzard men are strong, fearless, determined and focused, that leads to being the most important person on the planet! Imagine being so strong that you become blind to restraint! I was once told… “Manly strength is the power to do so much, yet restraining that power for the good of everyone but yourself”… self sacrifice for the good of others? BUT I LIKE TO TAKE CARE OF ME! Like the great words of agent Smith…
ME, ME, and also ME!
How easily I can turn from God and lean on my own understanding, forsaking the words of Jesus “I will never leave you or forsake you”
How quickly I forget that Jesus has mended my broken heart, held tight the ropes of unbelief, lifted me out of the sewage in my very own Kidron Valley.
Jess and I are on track again, the unstoppable team with the unstoppable dream. Now, I start playing in a new arena… FUNDRAISING. I know, this is the part that makes you want to avoid me. Do you remember playing “hide and seek”? I was excellent at finding others, not so good at hiding, so, with no further ado… “ready or not, here I come” I am coming in strong. Like it or not, I’m comin in hot. I am asking for donations, and I have God on my side! Or should I say, I am on GOD’S side?
Today I officially started the unofficial fundraising at Sam’s Place! What are the goals we have to achieve:
Adding Air conditioning for our residents’ comfort during the hot times of the year.
Adding an elevator
Replacing the ramp that meets ADA for our residents safety.
Updating the kitchen.
Exterior upgrades like paint & awnings.
A van to help residents get to appointments.
Pavilion for smoking. Away from the building.
Operational costs of programs that integrate community involvement.
Upgrade our security system.
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Visit us today on the web and contact us. Help us make a home for someone in need.
Welcome to the Sam’s Place family located in the great north woods of Minnesota:
Sam’s Place
200 Huskie Blvd
c/o PO Box 313
Bigfork, MN 56628
218-256-9154
samsplacebf@gmail.com
https://www.samsplacenorth.com
https://www.facebook.com/p/Sams-Place-61559249289857
Thank you, Charlie.