Moving Forward

The DPA came to WATW to make a photo of the future building spot for the additional staff housing. We now have $2400.00 in the building fund to build a $60,000.00 home. Isn't that just like God. He does a lot with a little.

One of my favorite accounts in the Bible is the one where the children of Israel and Moses are standing at the Red Sea. And the enemy is coming behind them. And Moses said to them, "Do not be afraid. Stand still and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more, FOREVER. The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace."

And God did just that. He totally destroyed the Egyptians who were behind them while He led the COI through the Sea on dry land. He swallowed up the Egyptians by the sea. And they were gone FOREVER. When God does something He does it right.

He will do that for you too. Being still and waiting on Him is hard and sometimes I don't think I can do it but I have never ever been disappointed in Jesus. Jesus works every time.

Serving the Lord is sweeter every day and more exciting than anything I can think of. If you don't know Him I want to encourage you to cry out to Him. He will not let you down.

Camp Cherokee

Today I kept Clark. He is 18 months old now. He can snap his finger. He says Na-Na, Abbie, Pop T, down, EAT, nunk (that means drink), Mommy, Daddy, Elmo, Sponge Bob, Tractor, and lots more. He has long blonde curley hair and is very handsome. A lot of people say he looks like his Pop T. When I learn how I'll put his picture on my blog.

He and I went to Camp Cherokee where WATW are camping this week. We swam. Camp Cherokee is a neat place. There is a pool, cabins, a big kitchen, ball court, tennis court, hiking trails. It's a fun place for the WATW.

Alison is about 25 weeks now. She is doing good. Don is working at the Athens Police Dept. John is working at Webb Plumbing and Lauren works at coffee shop downtown. That's when we get to keep Clark.

Today in my quiet time I studied the third chapter of Phil. In verse 15 Paul says "as many as are perfect (the word perfect means mature, opposite to little children, completely blameless, not morally lacking) have this attitude. The attitude he is talking about is described in the prior verses. An attitude of pressing on toward the goal of the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. One that forgets what lies behind and presses on to reach forward to what lies ahead. Here's the neat thing about this verse. If you don't have this attitude, Paul says God will reveal that to you. This is a condition with a promise. God says to have this attitude but if you have a different attitude I'll let you know. Isn't that just like God, He loves us so much. I've been thinking about that all day. What other god promises to do what my God promises? None. Thank you Lord Jesus.

Robin

Great Day

Since my last post WATW had our Golf Tournament. It went well we had 21 teams. This was our 9th tournament. We raised around $4000.00. Each year we have some very faithful people play in the tournament. R.B. Dake & Betty & Bill Gentry are very loyal to voluteer. R.B. is usally the first one there and the last to leave. Some of the players even said they look forward to it every year. That was encouraging.

Last night I went to Crossville and spent the night with mom and dad. They are camping at the state park. I had a good time. This morning on the way home John called and asked me to keep Clark today and of course I am going to.

Alison went to the doctor on Monday and all is well. Don starts seconds at the Police department this week. Clark was 18 months old on the 14th.

Yesterday at the Well God was so good to confirm everything we are studying in "How to study the Bible". We have been working through the book of Romans and listening to Kay Arthur's precept upon precept on Romans. In the video Kay confirm the importance of studying the Bible. I recommend if you are following me for you to begin reading your Bible. It's the guidebook for your life. If you are already "great" study more. I believe the day is coming and is already here when the Word of God in our heart is what will get us through.

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

Walk in the light today as He is in the light.

Robin

Off Day

This has been a good weekend. I worked mostly. But yesterday was one of many showers for Alison. It was held at Joy Finch's home. It's very exciting to think about that new baby girl on the way. She will be so sweet. They have gifts at Target & Babies R Us. Wed. is the annual WATW golf tourney. It will be at White Oaks Golf Course and start at 11:00 am I hope it does not rain or storm. We really need the funds. And everything is ready for that day. If any one is listening out there please pray.

Today I'm off from work I look forward to a quiet day. Tommy is sleeping because he worked last night. I going out on the back deck to start Bible Study.

Tomorrow I get to keep Clark in the pm and tomorrow morning we start the Group Study at the Well called How to Study the Bible. I am teaching it and I'm looking forward to that.

I'm going for now.
The joy of the Lord is my Strength.

God is Faithful

Recently our board of director's at WATW voted to build a house for staff with children. Of course we do not have any money to build this house. We still owe $38,000.00 on the addition we made three years ago. We barely had enough money to make our payroll on the 30th. It seems like the last thing we should do (expand). Honestly I know that is when God can show out th most. I feel that the Lord is encouraging me to do this by faith and not borrow money. All kinds of thoughts come in my head like: this will take forever, your not hearing right, God would not tell you to do that. Well I think that is exactly what God would tell me to do. God has always expected me to walk by faith.

Before I left for vacation the building committee and myself picked out a spot to build the house. It will be across from the existing staff house. The first step is to clear the ground. Pastor Garry King said he knew someone who needed the wood and he would tell him about it. He was sure he would clear the ground for the wood. I left it at that and went on vacation. While on vacation I prayed and asked God to send the man to clear the land and that would be a sign to me that it was Him and we are on the right track. Well, when I got back seven days later no one had cleared the land so I thought that was God telling me we are not on the right track. I thought I could call Pastor Garry and ask him about it but I wanted to wait on God. The next day Pastor Garry called and said they will be there Saturday to start clearing the land. So it looks like God is Faithful and He has answered my prayer.

Today when I went the house there they were cutting down trees and clearing the way for the new staff house. Praise the Lord. It is so good to serve a God that listens when I pray.

I love serving Him and there is never a dull moment. In my quiet time and a devotion I led today at the Well Paul refers to himself as the bondservent of Jesus Christ and called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God. Romans 1:1 I am thankful that God has chose me to be a bondservent of Jesus Christ and He has separated me unto the gospel of God. Serving Him is the best thing that has happen to me. I want to do it forever.

New Day

Today I want to talk about the challenge that I have totally trusting in the Lord. He really does require us to "Trust in the Lord with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding". He has my future and your future under control. When I find my mind trying to figure out how I'm going to make something work out I know I'm not trusting in Him. I stop and pray and remind myself God's got it covered. He's there before I get there working it all out. Robin

Robin's First Entry

Hi! My name is Robin Nation. I'm married to Tommy Nation. We have been married for 26 years. We have two boys (twins) Don & John. Don is married to Alison. They have been married for 2 years. They are expecting their first baby (girl) in November 2009. John is engage to Lauren. They have one child Clark. He is 18 month old. Clark is the boss around here right now.

Tommy and I have two dogs, Samson (9 years old) and the baby Abby (2 years old). Samson is a boxer and Abby is a doxy. She is black and tan.

We have lived in the same house for 20 years. We think it might be time for something different. That's why we are thinking about selling our house.

We love to camp. We have a 5th wheel. We just got back for camping on Beverly Beach, Fl. We are always planning our next camping trip. I'd like to go to the mountains next.

I am the Founder and Executive Director of Women at the Well Ministries. For more info go to thewomenatthewell.com I'll share more about WATW later.

My most important passion is my love for the Lord Jesus Christ. I live daily for Him and could not live one day without Him. I love to study the Word of God (The Bible). I have been a Christian for 21 years. I was raised in a Christian home but I had to do my own thing. That did not work to good for me and age 28 I submitted to the will of God and surrendered to Him. That was the best thing that has ever happened to me. God has taken me places I would have never thought possible for me. I even went to Israel in March 2008. I'm so blessed to spend every day with the Lord and minister to hurting women at WATW.

That's me in a little nutshell. I'll share more later.