I believe that we are not share often enough the good things that are happening in our lives as our Father is working them out to perfect our faith and trust in Him. We all have testimonies to share and encourage one another. The more we tell them, the more our own faith is strengthened. As He stretches us we must choose to press in for the refining instead of taking the situation into our own hands. We often cry out with a heavy heart and pray for courage and patience while asking Him to give us peace and strength during the process.

Our family recently experienced this while visiting new friends on their very secluded working farm where they live in community. For some time now our hearts have been desiring to live in community but not knowing how it really looks or works. On average, most western communities have homes close together that range in price, size and amenities. For the most part those living within them don’t even know their neighbors much less have intimate relationships. How many actually live in communities with like minded believers, sharing, encouraging, working, learning and living life together as describes in the book of Acts?

While attending Family Week we were invited out to taste and experience a glimpse of this lifestyle. It was there at the farm that we arrived with colds that were going around and allergy side effects from all the pollen exposure. The children had normal effects but little Moriyah quickly developed a high fever. I decided to stay in the RV with her to let her rest and separate her from the others while contagious. I had my oils and garlic salve I was using that seemed to work for the older children. For a full day she wrestled with the fever. It was higher than we’d ever dealt with before. At one point David and I prayed and decided to locate a hospital to take her to. At the same time I was praying for a miracle because I just didn’t want to put her on antibiotics which is exactly what would have happened. Around this time one of the ladies came to check on us as they had been doing with the suggestion of using apple cider vinegar to bring down the fever and suggested different oils to apply and diffuse. The fever broke by evening and Moriyah slept much better than the night before. I realized that YHWH had us surrounded by those who would encourage and help us with a more natural approach. Had we been at home we would have more than likely gone on to the hospital. This was one more stepping stone of walking by faith, learning His ways which are not our own. Praise Yah! Our daughter’s immune system has a new virus imprint instead of being suppressed by antibiotics and has been strengthened. Other than a runny nose she’s now back to her happy self!

We left the farm with goodies the families sell. Everything from essential oils, raw local honey, butter, eggs, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese to fermented carrots and veggies, and keifer grains.

Many thanks for the hospitality and kindness, for letting us park right at your door, for all the delicious fresh foods, fellowship and new friendships!

As a side note I want to say that this was not easy. We stayed in constant prayer as we were stretched and our faith tested. Never was Moriyah suffering. Her body was doing exactly what it was created to do. Fever is a good thing and we’ve not learned to embrace it. I’m very thankful for the families that blessed us and to the Father for teaching us even more of His ways. Coming out of the worldly mindset one step at a time…

I’d love to hear your testimony if you’d like to share with us! Let’s be diligent to talk about the good things He is doing!! Also please stop in and say hello to Victoria♥

They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…
- Rev. 12:1

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