tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.comments2015-03-05T19:38:33.358-08:00following the dreamAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09679840075420635164noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-33130541526039767732015-03-05T00:51:43.560-08:002015-03-05T00:51:43.560-08:00Erica, you are so beautiful! And PLEASE don't ...Erica, you are so beautiful! And PLEASE don't just see that as only a remark about your outward beauty; it was meant that your outward beauty is only surpassed by your amazing heart! The love of the Father is so apparent in your writing. I get so excited and blessed as I watch you grow in better understanding of the Father's heart through your longings and desires for Amelia's life. Your desire for your family to have a love and appreciation for travel, adventure and other cultures is a honorable desire! However, as you see things change around you remember that God ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, has something better in store for you! As you choose to walk with him with your hands open wide, He may mix things up on you!<br /><br />I have a great picture of you coming to the Lord with open hands showing him your dreams, hopes, and desires. He then tells you that he wants to spend time with you just being silly! LET JUGGLE! You start, a bit rocky at first- tossing your dreams, your hopes, and a few very fragile desires up into the air. You are getting very good at it! After a while of laughing and fun, you accidently dropped one of your desires and it cracked. Your heart stopped for a minute as you watched Jesus picked it up kissed the crack and smiled. NOW, MORE PEOPLE CAN SEE MY LIGHT. ππYou choose to trust him and continue to juggle. Jesus then asks you to juggle with him. Sure, you nod your head, and begin tossing parts of your heart and life back and forth. After a while, as everything seems to be going well, Jesus smirks at you and asks if you're ready. Ready? For what? And then the things that you have trying so hard to keep from falling to the ground start to change! Your little hope starts to grow into something much bigger, a big dream grows bigger and you can't catch it when it's tossed back to you, so it hits the ground and a crackle pattern appears all over it and Christ's face lights up with the thought that so many will see him through such a big dream! Some desires have vanished only to be replaced by others. But you no longer care! You've let go of full control and now squeal with delight as you choose to trust all the wonderfully strange plans the the Father and Son and Holy Spirit have planed for you!<br /><br />Erica, I pray that your letting go of all that you've held on to, is not so journey filled with worry, fear, or lack of trust! Goh has some amazing things planned for you and your family!!!!!!!<br />I myself am so excited to see what God has in store for all three of you!<br />BLESSINGS to you my BEST FRIEND! BLESSINGS! !!!<br />π₯π₯π₯π₯πππ₯π₯π₯ πΊπ»πΌπ»πΊ πππππππππ πΌπ΅πΆπΆπ΅πΆ πππππͺππππLilyGraceConstancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03443944165439210647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-38330265092428990942013-08-15T21:07:51.577-07:002013-08-15T21:07:51.577-07:00Erica that is awesome. That is true faith to be ab...Erica that is awesome. That is true faith to be able to let go of your ideas of what He has planned and to just trust Him alone. We all have to do that with things in life, some big and some small. This is a big thing. We will be praying for you! Love, LizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-18774489081971567042013-08-15T17:01:27.264-07:002013-08-15T17:01:27.264-07:00So true -- I forget that it's all about Him an...So true -- I forget that it's all about Him and what He wants when He wants it......His ways are not our ways -- hard to fathom most times -- you both have amazing attitudes and I know have done and are doing all that you have been led to do to get ready -- in His time.....<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-60680634966453273352012-09-22T16:00:42.888-07:002012-09-22T16:00:42.888-07:00Beautiful. Beautiful. Shebecomeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286489270031164132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-55401765291375241272011-01-15T09:19:44.943-08:002011-01-15T09:19:44.943-08:00That is exciting! Another step forward! I will be ...That is exciting! Another step forward! I will be praying for you as you walk through this process. It seems as though you have recieved very wise counsel, and that they are very throrough and are well equipping you with the advice and preparation you'll need to do God's work and overcome challenges on the mission field. <br /><br />Sorry I haven't been communicating much since I got back...its been crazy jumping back into life, but I will try to catch up on some stuff this weekend :)Shebecomeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286489270031164132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-4066481623492745312011-01-11T18:03:37.697-08:002011-01-11T18:03:37.697-08:00Tristen:
you have no idea how much it meant to m...Tristen: <br /><br />you have no idea how much it meant to me to get that from you today. THANK YOU! <br /><br />it's been a challenging day and my heart is in pieces as i am more homesick than ever for my beloved country. yearning to go be with my people, yet realizing daily how broken and frail I really am and how desperately i need God's work in my own life. how can i expect to be sent to preach the good news when i myself am not well emotionally, spiritually, physically and cannot manage my own affairs here in the states. yet God's grace abounds and is displayed through every person here. <br /><br />there is much work to do, but i believe we will be given opportunity to go on the field if we can persevere in prayer and continue to move forward despite the multitude of obstacles in our way. today i saw a small picture of how large and numerous those obstacles, and truthfully i was near the edge of giving up. thank you for reminding me why i am here and for your kind and encouraging words. <br /><br />please do not stop praying for us through this process. we are seeking God. i am learning to trust that He will answer us and provide us with a lamp for the next step in our path. <br /><br />"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:1-2<br /><br />Looking to Him,<br />EricaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09679840075420635164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-81558358032563275322011-01-11T17:36:53.442-08:002011-01-11T17:36:53.442-08:00Hey friend, thanks for keeping us posted. I was r...Hey friend, thanks for keeping us posted. I was resending my reference form and wanted to share this part with you. Get rest, stay encouraged and enjoy this part of the process. Love you.<br /><br />I have had the joy of knowing Erica for the past four years. I have grown to know her as a true servant, a powerful woman of God, a prayer warrior, and an individual that will simply sit and listen to the needs and dreams of those that are willing to share with her. She sees the passions that God has placed on the hearts of those around her and she shares in that burden, dreaming, crying, pursuing with us. Truly a servant, she seeks tangible ways to help others overcome the obstacles in their path. Still through all this, her heart is clear, she burns for the people of Indonesia, just as a homesick child yearning to go home, she waits, learning to be content in each moment and scene in which God places her, never ceasing to serve the world around her. I am so blessed to call her friend and I am so excited to see what God does through her when she finally gets home to Indonesia!Tristen @ FosterDreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16248073753588690972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-11147632690611354712010-12-13T17:07:22.801-08:002010-12-13T17:07:22.801-08:00The missions organization we are applying with is ...The missions organization we are applying with is Pioneers. For more information about this amazing organization, go to their website at: <br /><br />http://pioneers.org/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09679840075420635164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-71072599558318818192010-12-04T08:57:55.805-08:002010-12-04T08:57:55.805-08:00Wow, Erica, that is very exciting! I will definite...Wow, Erica, that is very exciting! I will definitely be praying for you and your husband through this process...that God would make the way clear to the right region and the right team, as well as the the things you listed above. I will add you to my missions prayer wall. <br /><br />I was thinking about you yesterday as I was suffering a migraine. I know you have them so much more than I do, and I was wondering how things are going with your health? I know you got a diagnosis, and was wondering if through that they have been able to help you anymore? <br /><br />Praying for you, <br />BeccaShebecomeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286489270031164132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-13505528927644404932010-09-12T20:08:05.397-07:002010-09-12T20:08:05.397-07:00After another miscarriage, I find myself asking a ...After another miscarriage, I find myself asking a lot of questions. There are moments of hopelessness and I feel lost and consumed by pain. The pain is so deep that I am just trying to get through each day without yelling at someone or bursting into tears. When all seems lost, I am reminded that there is a purpose and that God will make beautiful things out of dust... beauty and life from ashes. This song is a reminder of this truth and it has been in my head all day. Just another way that God whispers His love and presence to me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09679840075420635164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-46996974967430092522010-07-09T18:14:38.747-07:002010-07-09T18:14:38.747-07:00Hey Erica. This story really touched me, as I have...Hey Erica. This story really touched me, as I have been going through a very similar situation with my health, and have been repeatedly recieved prayer for healing. I too have been suffering with endometriosis, migraines, and have several complex cysts that they keep pushing back the surgery for (praying for healing). <br /><br />The main difference is I am not married, so I do not have the pain of losing a child or trying to get pregnant, although I hope to have a family someday. Thank you for sharing this. It encourages me to keep going forward for prayer, and makes me feel not alone that I have a friend in a similar situation. I will be praying for you my dear sister.<br /><br />I not so intimately talked a little about my health issues in this post :) <br /><br />http://shebecomes.blogspot.com/2010/04/mothers-heart.html<br /><br />God bless you my friend.Shebecomeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286489270031164132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-32979288602880783022010-07-09T14:29:29.884-07:002010-07-09T14:29:29.884-07:00Your words are encouraging and inspiring. May you ...Your words are encouraging and inspiring. May you be showered with God's blessings in the days and months to come.LSharkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240997525698800370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-4547639918731613852010-07-09T12:31:49.049-07:002010-07-09T12:31:49.049-07:00Click on the title of the post to hear the song.Click on the title of the post to hear the song.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09679840075420635164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-54554293930920371032010-01-28T13:39:42.106-08:002010-01-28T13:39:42.106-08:00Thanks Sara!
I am friends with Brent and Rachel (w...Thanks Sara!<br />I am friends with Brent and Rachel (who worked with GC in Bali a few years ago) from my home church here in Redding, CA and heard about Global Church through them. We would love to connect with you when we are there in March. We are planning to come through Bali for a few days before coming back to the states. please feel free to email me and I will get back with you when we have a better idea of the dates that we will be in Bali. I would love to hear your story of how you came to lead worship there! It sounds like you have an amazing gift and I am so excited to hear another story of how God is moving in Indonesia.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09679840075420635164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-2389834689119834662010-01-28T13:32:15.548-08:002010-01-28T13:32:15.548-08:00Thanks so much Erica! Wow, sounds like you and you...Thanks so much Erica! Wow, sounds like you and your husband have been on quite a journey. If you come to Bali you Have to hook up with us. It's super encouraging and excited to hear how God is bringing people to Indo. He's on the move! <br />Curious to know how you got to my page? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-85741249915956559972009-12-08T17:59:29.347-08:002009-12-08T17:59:29.347-08:00Pearcia: Thank you for your remark. I am so bless...Pearcia: Thank you for your remark. I am so blessed by you and thankful for your friendship. I also would like to talk with you... We will be at life group, but maybe we could come over to your house a bit before and eat dinner together again? I would invite you guys over here, but it is not my house and there isn't room for all of us... let me know if that would work for you. Otherwise, we will just see you at life group. Hope your week is going well. Blessings, friend. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09679840075420635164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-6050315717523438712009-12-08T14:42:34.131-08:002009-12-08T14:42:34.131-08:00I'm so encouraged by your journey and growth i...I'm so encouraged by your journey and growth in this time. How amazing to grow closer to Him first, letting Him completely fill you. I find that when I allow Him to do that, Eric's humanness, the world's sin, and the such don't affect me as much b/c I am already full instead of depending on these outside sources for my identity. I love you and continue to pray for God's plan in your life. I have a few questions for you at lifegroup, will you be there? Let me know!Pearcia LaPointehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17830284864603527277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-89731095879090677232009-12-05T13:55:09.006-08:002009-12-05T13:55:09.006-08:00If you click on the title of this post it will tak...If you click on the title of this post it will take you to the song that I was listening to as I wrote this today. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09679840075420635164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-43709797648446049002009-10-02T08:57:05.619-07:002009-10-02T08:57:05.619-07:00Thank you friends! Your words are a treasure to m...Thank you friends! Your words are a treasure to my heart! I so value your thoughts and experience! Thank you! Thank you! For your prayers! Larry and Krista - I know that you know first hand that power of prayer in Indonesia and that it means life or death for us and that it is more powerful that money or time or anything else. This prayer is the most valuable gift you can give and I know that your time in Indonesia has shown you this. So again, Thanks!<br /><br />Pearcia - yes... please! Speak your mind! I know what I am getting with you and I value it so very much! Your words have spoken life into me so many times and your wisdom speaks far beyond your years. I would love to get together with you often in the coming weeks and months as this transition begins! Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09679840075420635164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-69936813539306607032009-09-16T09:02:17.165-07:002009-09-16T09:02:17.165-07:00I(Krista) will commit to pray as often as I reflec...I(Krista) will commit to pray as often as I reflect on Indonesia and how God has used that trip to equip us in multiple ways (which is pretty often) and whenever the Lord puts you on my heart...I've also recently committed to an interceding day each week-Thursday for the next 10 weeks...you will be in my prayers for sure! Love you guys and proud of your boldness to proclaim His Love to the nations! (PS Remember our conversation in Indonesia about the Priest and Prophet...Check out the Prophetic Intercessor by Jim Goll...great book where roles of priest and prophet combine!)the lainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518753128792973218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1768221335169057418.post-13648854767319639732009-09-15T15:33:59.465-07:002009-09-15T15:33:59.465-07:00We will of course pray for you both. I don't ...We will of course pray for you both. I don't know about Eric and Matt, but I would love to encourage/rebuke/talk with you if/when you want/need. Of course I don't know if YOU want me to, b/c you know I won't hold anything back. :) But we are excited about God's movement in your life. We love you!Pearcia LaPointehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17830284864603527277noreply@blogger.com