Update to Help Someone Reach Their Goals

Congratulations to Debra!!!

She made it to the finals in Javelin (Women 65-69). She finished 7th in the Nationals and also made the finals in Shot Put and brought home the 8th place ribbon. She also qualified for the Olympics in Brazil!

Thank you to all the people that donated to this effort.

If anyone would like to sponsor her in the Olympics please visit parleypioneers.org - Be The Miracle Page and make a donation. Thanks in advanced.

Parley Pioneers Inc.

A Sobering Thought

Have you ever read the book of Job? If not, that is OK, I just read it myself. Here is an excerpt of the story:

"And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?
Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?
Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.
But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.
And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord." Job 1:8-12

So in other words, God allowed Satan to attack Job by removing His protection from him. Now God is the same today, yesterday and forever, so it stands to reason that God at times removes His protection from me and allows Satan to attack me. 

Wow, sober yet? The thought of this gets my attention. My initial reaction is to be appalled. I feel like: Is that what I am worth to you? I am not going to participate in this war. Then it dawned on me. I don't think I have a choice. Bad things are going to happen to me whether I participate or not, whether I believe in God or not. Actually, I need all the help I can get. So if I wasn't offended by this chapter in the bible, is there something that I might get from it?...and here it is:

God's in Control

Sounds like a cliche, right. Especially if you don't believe in God or Jesus. Maybe it is the very reason why you don't believe. Anyways, it is a hard reality, I agree. 

But did your parents ever allow something to happen to you instead of saving you from that decision? Say... Yes. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right Or like it says in the bible in 1 Peter 1:7NIV
 
"These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed."

What we believe is so important that it is worth more then gold, and it needs to be exercised. God tells us in 1 Corinthians 10:13 KJV, "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."

Now I know what you are thinking...Why would a benevolent God allow this? Our God loves us so much that He wants us to know ourselves. He doesn't want us to be something we are not, He wants us to be the best me that we can be. The best me that we can be is wrap up in our faith. It is wrapped up in what we believe. He also wants to help, but we have to want His help.

You know being tested is not such a far fetched idea. At our jobs, before we move to another position we are tested. In school, before we go to another grade or move to another subject we are tested . Before we can be accepted into the Army, we are tested. If we were not tested, how would we know what we are made of? Is your objection God should know what we are made of? Well, He does that is why we are not tested beyond our abilities. The question is do you know what you are made of? Do you believe what God knows about you?

It is a sobering thought that there are forces beyond our control acting against us and on our behalf. It is a sobering thought we are not alone. It is a sobering thought that it is not about us. It is a sobering thought that the God of the universe cares what we believe enough to test that belief to make sure it is beneficial to us. It a sobering thought that God wants me to believe about myself what He believes about me. The more I read the bible, the more I love my God and the person He is turning me into through what I believe.

My Dog Gets it Part 2

Well, that is how it began, my relationship with Diamante. Oh, I am sorry Diamante means Diamond in spanish. There are some personal issues there but that is another story. Now staying on track. 7 years went by before I realized what a treasure I had in her.

She was more then just a trophy to claim victory over. She was a guide that would show me God's Glory, as soon as I stood still long enough to look. Don't misunderestand me. She is just a dog. She doesn't bark a lot, and she has definatley killed her fair share of prey. She is selfish, demanding and a girl in all the primitive ways.

She loves a good bone and she loves a good chase. How does she define a good chase? Well, did it run? And what's a good bone? Well, I must admit Diamante has never met a bone that she didn't like.
Imagine this:

             I give Diamante a bone. She looks at it, walks around it and smells it. Then she turns her nose up at me and walks away. Or she sees a cat. It is all black. She looks at it and yawns as to say "Black cat, please."  No Diamante doesn't miss an opportunity to enjoy her life. She does not get caught up in the details, second guessing herself along the way.

She only believes. What does she believe? She believes that if it's a bone it's meant for her. If it runs from her she has the right to chase it. She believes that she is exactly where she is suppose to be and that her master is on her side.

Lesson two: Reasoning, whether it is a benefit or not, causes stress and eventually stress kills.

As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, "Be not afraid, only believe." Mark 5:36 KJV

Praying for Healing

Do I believe that God want all of us to be healed of every sickness?  Sure I do.

Do I believe that the healing that you perceive is the healing I need? No.

To be healed is to be whole, so you believe that is I am blind, and to be whole I need to see. But see what?
"What do you mean see what?" You say.  "You are blind, you can't see anything." Yes, that is true but I don't need to see everything. I only need to see one thing. I only need to see Jesus. When I keep my eyes on Him, he gives me the desires of my heart.

When we pray for people to be healed, we should expect to see God's will for their lives. We should expect to see something that brings them great joy and peace. A peace that defies understanding. This grace should draw them closer to God, others should see God when they look at them. Whatever we see should be amazing.

I believe that God knows everything about us. Our past, our present and our future. I believe that God has given us everything that we need in Christ. If that is the case, with the Holy Spirit inside of me, interceding with God on my behalf, whether I can see or not, whether I am rich or not, whether I have a child or not, I am whole and as such I am healed.

You may not be able to see my healing. You may not be able to see my desires being met. You may think that because I still can not see the way you see, or that because I don't have children like you have, or that because my level of success doesn't look like yours that I am not healed . 

But I am accepted. I am loved. God's plans for me are for good and not for evil. All things work together for my good. I am blessed. My sins are forgiven. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. God knows the number of hairs on my head. I am whole and as such I am healed.

Help Someone Reach Their Goals

Parley Pioneers is here to comfort others as we have been comforted by God. We are here to provide support and to help others move forward in Christ. We are apart of the invisible family of Christ along with you. As one big family, we like to pull together and help each other. Debra is an exceptional woman that needs our help to accomplish an amazing goal. I would tell her story but she tells it better herself.  If you would like to donate to her cause, please visit our website at parleypioneers.org and click on Be The Miracle and donate to the people project. Remember that your donation is tax deductible.

Thank you and enjoy,

GE Williams

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Dear Friend and Potential Sponsor,

Following a year of competition I am qualified and scheduled to compete in the National Senior Games.  The games are July 21 thru August 5, in Cleveland Ohio.  I will be competing for 3 days, July 24 thru 26, in 4 Field Events held at Baldwin Wallace University Track and Field Stadium: Long Jump, Shot Put, Discus and Javelin. I competed in my first track meet at age 7, in Indianapolis, Indiana and stopped about the age of 16.  Life happened, injuries came and I put my national and Olympic aspirations on hold.  In the years that followed, I raised a son who just happened to get a shot in professional sports following his college stint as a “Blue Chipper” football and track man. Imagine That!  Diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 1993, I became a retired bedridden Probation Officer.  

In 1995 I was miraculously healed during a journey to the holy land, Israel.  I moved from Bowie, Maryland to Kissimmee, Florida in 2007 for better climate and a healthy life style more conducive to Asthma and Severe Hypertension.  Now it’s my turn.   I am 66 years young and resurrecting myself from spectator to participant, again. My first meet was in 2011, and this is the first National Game held since my “come back”.  As a witness that dreams can come true, I have a congratulatory letter surprisingly received days ago from Florida’s Governor, Rick Scott.  I was published in an article from our local publication, Reflections.

If I find favor with you after reading the contents of this sponsor request, please know that I am in serious need to raise funds to reach Cleveland.  I cannot do this without your help. Initially after counting the cost, I was stupefied into not making the trip, at all. But after receiving the letter from Governor Rick Scott, and encouragement from friends and family who were disappointed in my surrendered disposition because of finances, I reconsidered.   And since the event is only a month away, there isn’t much time. As I write this letter, an account is being opened at MidFlorida fcu where donations can be sent and /or transferred directly to the account.  

I am in need of $2775 to cover the cost of hotel, air fair, meals, transportation and shipping of equipment.   If you are aware of any other potential sponsors please let me know as soon as possible or share the contents of this letter with them.  Please call or email to acknowledge your response as soon as you receive this letter so I will know how to proceed with planning.  The sooner I book the air line the better the cost and some of the cost could be reduced.  If anyone is willing to pick up the cost of any one single item (food, air fair…etc) that would be a tremendous relief and blessing. Nothing is too big or too small.  I humbly appreciate each one of you. Thank you in advance!!! In Closing, let me say, “The athlete within you never dies.  I’m neither dead nor priced out of the market (with your help), yet.”

Sincerely,

 Debra Hanes

My Dog Gets It part 1

There but for the Grace of God go I. That I should live and He should die.
There but for the Grace of God go I. That I should laugh when you should cry.
There but for the Grace of God go I. It is why I praise...It is why I love.

It is why...Dear God thank you for the opportunity to Glorify your name in the name of Jesus. Please help your lessons to be planted in our hearts and produce great fruit in Jesus's name, Amen.  Thank you for allowing me to speak today my name is GE Williams.

She was a rescue you know from over the fence. She was 2 months old. She was unwanted, but unspoiled by her molesters.  When I say she was unspoiled I mean she wasn't showing any signs of being affected by the abuse. She was beautiful. She was strong. So it was decided that we would take her. I know. I know what you are thinking. 

What a nice person you are. Awe, so sweet. Rescuing a poor defenseless puppy from being overrun by her doggy oppressors.  Well, thank you, thank you. I appreciate the sentiment but before you go making a hero out of my good deeds there is something you should know.

I didn't want her. I didn't care about her plight. See I had a dog already. One that I trusted. One that I loved. Truth be told, ah, can I tell you the truth? 

Ok. Thanks. I was afraid of her. See her reputation proceeded her. She was a pit bull terrier and I was ok with honoring her reputation more than I was ok with believing in her.

Lesson one: Preconceived notions promote fear and can paralyze one's ability to move forward.

"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind," (2 Timothy 1:7 KJV).

There but for the Grace of God go I that you may live and He should die.
There but for the Grace of God go I that you may laugh when I cry.
There but for the Grace of God go I. It is why I sing. It is why I dance. It is why...

Name it and Claim it

Do you remember when Jesus was tempted by Satan for 40 days in the wilderness? Satan said "If thou art the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and, On their hands they shall bear thee up, Lest haply thou dash thy foot against a stone."Matthew 4:6 ASV 
Then "Jesus said unto him, Again it is written, Thou shalt not make trial of the Lord thy God." Matthew 4:7 ASV

Well I have always wondered what that that meant exactly. So the other day I was thinking about a comment I was presented with from a fellow believer concerning the issue of presenting what you want to God and claiming it in His name. My fellow believer had an objection to that type of teaching and I wasn't really sure what I felt about the subject.

I did know a few things. I knew that I believed in an unlimited God and that I have been led by the Spirit to follow the teaching of certain pastors and not others.  So I did some reserach and I looked up the concept on the internet. I found accusations of false teaching as such. So I dropped the matter. Next I was led to remember another belief I have. It is about acceptance and the existence of paradoxes. I believe that most of the time we are presented with incomplete information. So I have learned to lean on the Holy Spirit to guide me so that I may have a full understanding of the subject matter. So ultimately I think about is for a while and then I let it go. What happens after that is, at some point, understanding enters my brain. It happens immediately sometimes and other times it takes days. However this is the understanding that I was led to about the name it and claim it concept:

When we say things like " I will stick my hands in a pit of snakes so that God can prove that he is God and nothing will hurt me because I have made Jesus the Lord of my life and savior, you are in pride.

If you say I want this house and because God said in John 14: 13-14, Matthew 21:22,1 John 5:14, Philippians 4: 6-7, Psalm 37:4 and a host of other places, that if I ask in Jesus name it will be given to me and so I demand this house, then you are in pride.

So what is the deal? Great question. The discipline is to move from pride, where it is all about you, to faith, where it is all about what will glorify God. In Jeremiah 31:33 KJV God says, "
But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the Lord, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people." So for the believer God promises to give us the desires of our heart which he is in charge of and guiding. 

So we desire that house but even though we believe God will give us the desires of our heart, we have to remember that we don't have all the information we need to determine the all the details in the right order and in the right timing. Details like: How will we get it? When will we get it? What is going to be going on at that time with our lives, the market, the neighborhood, etc? What changes will need to be made as a result of present conditions? 

Ultimately, we have to remain flexible and open to God's will. See a desire is a simple matter to fill because there are infinite ways to fulfill it. For example, I had a secret desire to open a school by which I would have the students learn about spiritual, emotional and financial health. The school would be built of these concepts. I never persuaded the idea. I even forgot it for a while. Then I invented a game called The Vocabulary Game. It was invented trying to help a little girl study 100 vocabulary words over the summer. I was led by the Spirit to build the game and to take it to public schools and tutor sessions. The Holy Spirit brought back to my memory the desire I had when I was younger by giving me satisfaction. See I didn't really want to start a school but I did want to help build minds and the game allows me to do that. 

I never set out to be an inventor or a teacher. I never set out to build a school. But the school was the only way I understood how to build minds. But God knows all and because I am committed to being led by Him that example is not unique in my life but more like the norm these days. When we are flexible it doesn't mean that we give up on our desires. Instead it means that we expect Him to bring the desire to pass but are willing to give up the method and timing of how it should come about. He's an unlimited God. He will supply all of our needs (Philippians 4:19), but greater than we can imagine (Ephesians 3:20). He still loves us and like any great parent wants the best for us.