Susan and I were in Maui in February. On the day we were flying back to the mainland my friend Rabbi Bob and I were having breakfast at the Pauwela Cafe in Haiku. This is truly a hole-in-the-wall kine place but Bob really wanted to eat there. He was buying so it was all good with me!! We were having a good time when this young girl (maybe a high school aged girl) walked over to our table and said "I don't know you gentlemen but I feel I have a word for you, "Hold fast, the Lord is going to bless you." Bob and I were nearly speechless, I stammered out a stunned "Thank you" and she turned and walked out of the restaurant. Bob immediately said that was for me.
He and I discussed what it all meant. Business was not prospering as I had hoped since moving back to the mainland. We concluded that God was going to be delivering the BIG PAYDAY!! I am seeing now that God cannot be put into a box.
I don't know exactly what it all means . . . but I am learning to HOLD FAST to the Lord. He is my strength when I am powerless and I am powerless!!
He and I discussed what it all meant. Business was not prospering as I had hoped since moving back to the mainland. We concluded that God was going to be delivering the BIG PAYDAY!! I am seeing now that God cannot be put into a box.
I don't know exactly what it all means . . . but I am learning to HOLD FAST to the Lord. He is my strength when I am powerless and I am powerless!!
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Aloha Mike,
Craig and Kathy from Maui here. We just loved your last blog. It was very inspirational. We want you to know that we are totally in your corner. We are praying for you and your beloved family.
With much love, Kathy Englert
Hi Mike,
Thinking of you! Lots of love to you and Susan today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSAN!
Mike - I was remembering one of your favorite movie clips: Lilo and Stich - "we are ohana and nobody gets left behind."
Love you - Elena
Aloha Mike and Susan,
I do not personally know you but I am part of the Hope Chapel family as you are. I want you to know that I have prayed and will continue to pray for you throughout your recovery. Susan, please take good care of yourself so that you can be with Mike.
Sister in Christ,
Doreen Barnhart
Sending our love from Maui. We are continually lifting you up in our prayers!
Love,
Lisa Bryant
What Cancer Cannot Do (it's on a bracelet given to my dad by my aunt):
1. Steal eternal life
2. Conquer the spirit
3. cripple love
4. kill friendship
5. suppress memories
6. corrode faith
7. shatter hope
8. destroy peace
9. silence courage
10. invade the soul
Maisha and the Lauers
Praying for you guys!
If you get a chance, I encourage you to take a drive up to Redding California and visit Bethel Church. visit one of their services www.ibethel.org especially on a day Bill Johnson is teaching.
they have been contending for a 100% cancer free zone for that area and have had significant breakthrough in God healing all forms of cancer/tumors/and diseases. people from all over the world and country have been flying and driving in to receive prayer there and be under that anointing, even for one service.
In Christ's Love,
Eryck
my dad wanted me to say that his prayers are with you and that no matter how hard it gets...the Lord is right next to us, He will never leave us or forsake us.
He says, "we are praying together brother for victory '...Lord, how can I declare your glory on the earth from the grave (Ps)'"
Maisha for Kit
Hi Mike & Susan,
Thanks for keeping us informed. Our prayers are with you daily. The great thing about touching as many lives as you have is that when your hour of need arises you have a whole battalion of prayer warriors behind you!
All our love, John & Bonita
That was a good word for us to hold on to Mike as we pray for your healing. I love when God blows our mind. We miss you son over here but stoked he is able to be with you as you beging this treatment. Sam loves you so much and will represent you well over here in Maui. You are loved. And so are you Susan by the way!
OOPAH MIkey...
Good morning from the beautiful island of Cypress....I'm looking out of my tower and saying many prayers for you this morning.
"But my eyes are fixed on You, O Soverign Lord; in You I take refuge" Psalm 141:8
Yassou!!
Sophia
P.S. Did you hear about my invisable friends...they had a baby boy...he really wasn't much to look at!
OOPAH MIkey...
Good morning from the beautiful island of Cypress....I'm looking out of my tower and saying many prayers for you this morning.
"But my eyes are fixed on You, O Soverign Lord; in You I take refuge" Psalm 141:8
Yassou!!
Sophia
P.S. Did you hear about my invisable friends...they had a baby boy...he really wasn't much to look at!
Mike is in good company with Rabbi Bob. After Mike having lived on Maui for 3 yrs, Mike has graduated to coconut head. Mike is a local boy at heart. God is going to do amazing things through Mike and he has been doing amazing things. That is just the kind of guy he is. So Mike, Ivy and I will stand with you, hold fast brother it's a wild ride like dropping in at Jaws. God is awesome and in control. We love you Mike.
Nickens
What's up Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mike. One day you will look back and think crap I am glad that's over. God will pull you through this mike. I wish I could cook my Italain Spagetti for you I know that would make you hungry. Remember the girl in the cafe in Haiku Mike HOLD FAST!
Love you Mike
Nickens
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