Comments on: Robbery and Fear

By: Mama

Mama — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:09:27 +0000

As always, thank you, thank you for your honesty, and willingness to bare your thoughts and fears; we all have them don’t we. But thank you mostly for teaching me through your experiences to look beyond our feelings to what we are certain of…..His presence! I needed that reminder :)

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:25:03 +0000

So sorry to hear that happened to you but so glad you guys were safe. Heather has it right on the nose! Layne, I battled fear so bad, especially when we lived off the plot. I would stay awake hardly able to breath or even move. Even if I wanted to move, I couldnt. It was awful. There were times when I just said the name of Jesus OVER and OVER and over until the sun would come up and then i would fall asleep. Lol! You guys are amazing and I pray the Lord continue to work in your life to conquer this. It is a constant decision to trust in the Lord, every night… every potty trip… every time that you have that thought in your head of fear. I am so proud of you guys and know that the Lord is using you guys in some mighty ways, NO DOUBT! :) We love you guys so much. We will be prayign for you and for Jon’s ankle. You are a blessed woman to have jon as a husband. I remember there, just before Jeremiah left, where I fought and fought on my own on something and I knew I couldnt do it anymore. I rolled over and woke Jeremiah up and he sat up and just started praying over me and battling that with me and just held me so close. Isnt it wonderful to have a God fearing, loving husband? You are blessed! :)

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:44:33 +0000

Layne, every time you post something God uses it to minister to me exactly where I am. Thank you for your faithfulness. I am praying for you.

By: Heather Walker

Heather Walker — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:40:03 +0000

Dear Jon & Layne – I am so sorry to hear of your things being stolen and your battle with fear. But you find, girl – and You go God! He has so much to teach us, so much to strip us of. I am so amazed, you guys, at how similar some of our experiences are when we first went to Uganda. I’ve shared those with you. You are doing great and we thank God for His protection – and we thank Him that He is a good teacher. My first 6 months in Uganda was the most afraid I have ever been. I believe I told you the story, but the Lord spoke one strong truth to me – “Heather, you are immortal until I decide otherwise. Your life is in my hands. Things may happen – but I am there – it won’t be without my Presence.” And what a beautiful PRESENCE He is – a mighty presence – an ABLE PRESENCE. May God bless you with His covering, His boldness, His lavish love. May He keep you safe from harm and sickness – but continue stretching you just enough where you know you are desperate for Him to move or intervene. You are welcome to pray that for us, as well. :) We need Him – and we want it to stay like that. We must remain convinced that we are desperate for Him. Our “Desperate Devotion” – that is my most recent song – I’ll sing it for you when you come visit next. :) Love you guys! I commit that we will be more faithful in praying for you. Blessings, Heather