One day Dan shared what...
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One day Dan shared what he felt God had put on his heart, to raise money for a rural,
economically depressed region of the state. He told his study group that this has been a
recurring dream for several months, he was certain that this is what God wanted him to
do. He would need to raise a good amount of money for the project. With his study group
and church's support Dan began writing to corporations seeking donations. Their
donations would help to drastically improve the living conditions for hundreds of people.
What Dan did not expect with this project was that he would have to do some traveling. Some of the companies asked that he personally tell the board of directors the specifics about the project. He was given the names of other companies who might want to support the project, which would require more traveling.
Dan asked his wife, Rhoda, if she would like to travel with him on some of the longer trips. She agreed. On a day when they had an eight-hour drive, Rhoda went with him. While she might not have shared Dan's enthusiasm about the project she said at least they would be able to spend time together. On the trip they talked about their lives, their love for Jesus, and the church. They reminisced about their children. They spent a wonderful day together.
As they neared their destination, after driving all day, Rhoda shared that she sensed God's presence in a way she had not for a long time. She felt that Dan was doing what God wanted him to do, raising funds for economically depressed people.
In the desert, the situation became tense for Moses. He prayed to God for a sense of God's holy presence to lead him and the people forward to the promised land. The Lord God replied, "I will make all my goodness pass before you." Knowing that God would be present with them would make the journey easier.
What Dan did not expect with this project was that he would have to do some traveling. Some of the companies asked that he personally tell the board of directors the specifics about the project. He was given the names of other companies who might want to support the project, which would require more traveling.
Dan asked his wife, Rhoda, if she would like to travel with him on some of the longer trips. She agreed. On a day when they had an eight-hour drive, Rhoda went with him. While she might not have shared Dan's enthusiasm about the project she said at least they would be able to spend time together. On the trip they talked about their lives, their love for Jesus, and the church. They reminisced about their children. They spent a wonderful day together.
As they neared their destination, after driving all day, Rhoda shared that she sensed God's presence in a way she had not for a long time. She felt that Dan was doing what God wanted him to do, raising funds for economically depressed people.
In the desert, the situation became tense for Moses. He prayed to God for a sense of God's holy presence to lead him and the people forward to the promised land. The Lord God replied, "I will make all my goodness pass before you." Knowing that God would be present with them would make the journey easier.
