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[10:37am] Father, thank You so much for this new day, and the new contentment in You and Your plans for this little life. I read this by email this morning, which seems so incredibly appropriate for this time in this little life.

When Your Sails No Longer Have Wind

“He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven.”                          -Psalm 107:29-30

Imagine for a moment you began an exciting sailing adventure. You’ve been trained to navigate and sail on the ocean and be ready should trouble arise. You are confident you can handle the challenge. However, midway in the journey your resources have dried up. It almost seems God has intentionally destroyed all the skills you have to deal with the weather and the obstacles and your sails are now damaged. Even your engine has broken down. And to make matters even worse, your oars were lost overboard. You are stuck in the middle of the ocean and there is no wind to propel your boat. You are, as they say, “up the creek without a paddle.”

All of this leads you to the end of yourself and you say, “Lord, I don’t know why you brought me out here only to die.” The silence is deafening.

Finally, the Lord speaks, “Yes, you are right. I did bring you out here. I did destroy your sails. I did break your engine. And yes, I do want you dead. Not in a physical sense, mind you, but in a spiritual sense. In order that you may LIVE.”

“You see my child, you are nothing without Me. You cannot do anything without my grace and power in your life.” The sailor quietly yields. Suddenly, a gentle wave lifts the front of the boat. An easterly wind blows through the broken sail moving the boat in the right direction. You realize God is moving your boat! Your role now is to steer it.

Do your sails no longer have wind to move you? Is your engine broken? Does it feel like God has propelled you into the open sea only to stop midway with no options? Perhaps He is saying it is time to die in order that He might live through you. Give the Lord total control today and you will see His wind moving through your tattered sails. -Os Hillman

I’m still typing up journal entries, but close to being done over the next few days I would guess. We’re working on Clark’s product today, which is in a partnership with him. We are a few days away from being ready to launch. Most of it comes down to me writing the material and doing the work that I know needs to be done. Right now I was just working on the copy for the order page which Sara is going to design today.

[11:16am] I just finished writing the order page with Your help, dear Lord—thank You so very much! =) (You are welcome, son.) I’m going through the first module of the Forex Income Engine trading course taught by Bill Poulos, which I think is a $2000 or so course [we promoted it last year as an affiliate] and one that is proving to be so very good and encouraging to me. I am so excited and so grateful to be going through it now. =) =) I thank You, Father, for bringing me here, giving the energy and the excitement to do this, and to also give us good motivation, yet patience, for Your future plans. =) =) (You are welcome, son.) =) =) =) =) =) Yay!!! =) =) Thank You again, Father!!! =) (You’re welcome again, son.) =) =) =) my heart delights in the Lord my God!! My cup is full!! =) =) =)

It feels so exciting, the prospect of trading forex, and a chance to really
depend on You, Father. Depend on You for strength, for clarity, for purpose and for directions when trading. What we can earn depends a lot on how disciplined we are and also how large are the trades we place/how much money is in the account. It’s good though, Mr. Poulos recommended trading on paper for at least 3 months. That certainly sounds good to me. =) I am so very grateful for being here, dear Lord. =)

We’re waiting to hear from Tom also about the work on the website with Glenna and him. It could mean for revenue, but it’s all up in the air right now. The partnership with Clark could be responsible for some income as well, but we’re not counting on that money. Tom asked us yesterday if we were ready for some additional blog building, and we told him yes of course. But for now, the buying tour is the next income opportunity.

[2:27pm] We are trying to build out the Panic Attack blog again now with the help of the gentleman You told us to hire on Elance, Father. Thank You so very much for Your instruction, Father. I do hope it may work. Thank You, Father.

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -Mt 6:19-21

[3:19pm] (You’ll open the trading program up today, John. It will go well with you and I will be with you, son. It will go very well with you, son.) =) =) =) yay!!! =) =) thank You, Father God Almighty!! =)

[11:47pm] (10 & 15 minute charts will be best for you, John. I will be with you, son, and it will go well with you.) =)

[12:04am] This is simply amazing—the developments here with the Forex trading are simply incredible with what You have done, dear Lord God. You are the one to be praised, and no other!! =) =)

Below is some journal notes from just about a month ago where You told me to close the global resorts websites and go into the forex trading. But I did not listen. I continued on, opened up an account for Sara, and then came to the end of myself again. Then You had me cancel the accounts after all. This was only just about a week ago, yet these instructions from You were more than a month ago, but yet I did not obey. I am so grateful that You worked and have brought the new life on me so pleasingly and with such grace and mercy. Here are the notes from November 28, 2009:

November 28, 2009

[6:15pm] Thank You so much, dear Lord! =) We earned $350 today by Your blessing! =) Yay! 3 yard jobs. =) What a blessing indeed. =)

[10:39pm] (Go into trading, John.) (Cancel your global resorts websites, son.) Yes, Father? (Yes, son, you have My confirmation, son.) oh my…

Father, will You please, please confirm this in my heart—what (You have My confirmation, John. Share this with Sara, son. I will bless you in this, son.) =….)

[11:45pm]

“It’s like a big weight lifted off my shoulders actually.” -Sara

[about leaving Global Resorts]

“Can I go through the courses with you when you go through it? I want to learn it too.” -love

=) That makes me the happiest husbee there is. =)

Thank You so very much, dear Lord. You have made Sara into such a blessing for me. You have also blessed the work of our hands and been with us through it all.

[2:04am] A turbulent night for me… to write about tomorrow. =) Wonderful conclusion though. =) Your doing, Father. =)

Was like a battle inside though, and came out of nowhere it seemed. There is much to write. The conclusion is to leave global for other things.

This is just about the most amazing thing You have ever done that I can see, Father, in this little life anyway. I praise Your holy name and worship You alone. =) Your mercies are great, Your forgiveness is great and Your compassion is great. You renew me day by day. What can I say but that You’re wonderful to me. =) =) I love You, Father God. Thank You so much for being my Lord. =) =) =) =) =)

[1:39pm] Thank You so much, Father! An email in from the people we did Christmas lights for. They want us to come and take them down, so that’s even more money for us. =) =) =) thank You so much, dear Lord. =) (You are welcome, son. It will go well with you, son.) =) =)