Layne with two young girls she's been discipling
Hello blogites,
Well… We’ve got some news. There are quite a few things happening in our near future and now’s the time to share it with you.
The first thing you should all know is that Layne is sick. About three weeks ago she woke up in the middle of the night with intense stomach pain and spent the rest of the night and morning in agonizing pain. We thought it might be a passing thing, prayed, hoped it wouldn’t happen again and waited. One and a half weeks later it happened again. We got a little worried, prayed, thought it might be a food she ate, and waited.
Six days later, two nights ago, it happened again, and it was worse. All night we stayed up, all night I prayed over my suffering wife, all night she waited for the knifelike pain to subside. It was anguish.
We have decided to seek medical help. Because the medical world in Angola is still recovering from the war, we are not confident that she can be helped here in Angola.
Tuesday morning we are driving to Namibia. Namibia has excellent healthcare and we are sure she can be diagnosed properly and treated. Please pray with us that it is smooth and quick.
The second thing you all should know is that we will not be returning to Angola in the near future. Despite the fact that we have felt for so long that God was moving on our hearts to come to Angola long-term, that has changed. Maybe God meant this short time was what He wanted. Maybe He means later in the future.
As we have been praying and seeking the Lord’s wisdom and direction for our future, we have taken the opportunity to look back at the things we felt the Lord initially put on our hearts since the beginning of our journey back to Africa, as well as the things He has pressed on our hearts since. After reviewing those things, and then feeling the peaceful and good moving hand of the Lord in our prayers, we have come to a decision.
For now we don’t know what/if our future is in Angola.
What we do know is that God has moved in us to go back to Mozambique.
Our time in Mozambique made a huge impact in our lives. We made fast friends with fellow missionaries that we respect and love, and we ministered alongside them in various ways and we are sure that God has said to go there and plant roots. We may uproot someday but for now, we have a peace from the Lord that He is putting us there to minister and love people well.
Friends, family… I know we ask often, and I know it gets repetitious… pray for us.
My Beautiful Wife
Pray for my wife… my beautiful… lovely… incredibly giving… passionate wife. Pray she is healed. She is sick and I can barely stand it. I love her so… Join me in prayer over her health.
Join us in this new vision. We will share more soon about what our heart is in Mozambique and how we are transitioning into ministry there.
Pray with us dear friends.
Have faith with us dear family.
These mountains don’t stand a chance. (Matthew 17:21)
Jon and Layne
Love you guys so much. I hate that Layne is having these painful attacks.
Lord, how thankful we are that You are so very good. So very BIG. So very unthreatened by the things that dismay us, … that pain us.
Help, Lord. Layne and Jon need Your help. Thank You for being there for them.
And thank You for the vision You continue to hold up before them — to love and care for the sick and orphaned. How good to know that Your grace is always enough.
I love you guys so much!
Love you and praying for you both!! Praying especially for Layne’s health and that she’ll bea healed quickly.
Lord please touch her body!!! Take away pain and give her rest and the doctors wisdom. Please also provide all that Jon & Layne need (grace, finances, health, etc) as they transition back to the ministry You’re leading them into in Mozambique. Thanks Lord!
Love you guys!
Oh Sweet Jon & Layne…We have been on our knees praying that the Lord of all, the Almighty healer…who knows it all, will guide each step you take & guide you to the medical facility that is equipped to help you. May He direct your path & give you such peace. May He do the same for your precious families that want so badly to fix it for you & to take care of you….may He give them the peace and sweet reminders that you are in His hands. May He also give you clear direction & show you exactly in what capacity you are going to be His hands & feet to those who need His love. We’d love to come do a mission trip & help you sometime…keep us in mind & let us know…Faith should have her passport soon & we’ll be ready to travel. :)
You are an incredible couple…MANY BLESSINGS!
Amy
Hey Guys!!!!
1st of all no wepon Formed against you shall prosper….and by His stripes we are healed so ryt now i declare this pain powerless over you guys in JESUS Name!!!!!!! I am still behind you pushing in prayer and thoughts….
Love you guys very much…Go ye unto Mozambique with peace for the Lord has prepared the way….
Blessings!!!
Praying… We love you guys and wish you the best. We always hold you two close to our hearts and pray for the both of you always. Take care:)
love you man. I’ll keep praying. Get better Layne!
We are joining you in prayer. We love you guys and know that God is directing your path and blessing all that you lay your hands on. We stand in agreement with Layne’s quick healing!
Love you!
Amy and David, and Sienna:)
The kid and I are praying for ya Layne! :)
So, question… once you leave to seek healthcare in Namibia, you wont be returning to Angola, did I get that right? Or will you return to gather your things? As I was reading your post, I just got all excited for you guys. Good things are in store for you!!! There is a reason and purpose in all things. :) Even if it doesnt make sense… that overwhelming peace that you have and confindence you have from the Lord on this, is exactly what you need!!! SO SUPER Excited for you guys! :) Love you both.
Perhaps God laid Angola on your heart in order to get you to Mozambique? Praying for your health to be restored, Layne.
Jon and Layne,
We have been interceding for you lots, and now praying that you can get to Namibia safely and quickly, and that Layne can get the medical help that she needs. We are praying for wisdom, healing, and encouragement.
Blessings and care,
Maribeth for all
i thank God that you are being humble and following Him around, and i am thankful for laynes wholeness, and hope it comes quickly.
Oh, I love that Jon; “those mountains don’t stand a chance”!!AMEN!