My husband and I bought 3 acres in GA to retire to. I moved ahead of him to prepare things in the home, while he sold house in Florida. He died before he could move here. I was 72. I am still living here and making this a homestead. 9 hens and a rooster this year. I am trying to start a garden...maybe I will do better next year. I am 75 now, still learning. I am sure this is what I was meant to do. No one said life would be easy. But it is good. Thank God.
God is with you, hang in there! I left Florida also and I will never look back. I live in Alabama now. Am 65 and I have chickens and want to make some grow beds for next year. Your story sounds a lot like me.
Welcome to Georgia! We came to north Georgia in 2020. We have 15 acres with tractors, 21 hens and Henry the rooster, rabbits that I breed twice in the early spring. Next year we will add a few steers to raise for beef. Very happy here! So sorry your hubby did not get to enjoy it with you.
Started this same move to make a homestead in Missouri in 2021 at age 65 without a spouse. It's doable, but hard. One step at a time. I was called here by the Lord. It has made me question my decision but when I was just about to go in a different direction, God gave me what I needed to continue on. Listen to our Father and never go wrong. Constance, I prayed the same way on asking to stop sale. I am in process of building a house. 75% completed at this point.
Go, sister! Praying for you....strength, wisdom, finances, help, health, peace and joy. Came here at age 49, in a similar situation, and am now wondering (after 13 years) what is next, as l feel my mission is complete...please pray that l will see the door when it opens, and Know. God bless and keep you. 🙂❤🫂✝️
Always had NWA on my heart. Went to mo after leaving my hometown of 59 years. Ended up homeless 2 years and ended up here. Alone, 100% off grid, on ss. Hardest time of my life. Have tried to help others that would help me. Where are all the decent people?
Listening to that small still voice of the Lord is so awesome when you take the time to listen and let HIM lead and guide you. You can't go wrong. Constance, this is one of the best videos I have watched that you have made. I could feel the Spirit of the Lord and sense your peace.
The last year and a half I have been with Yahuah. And whatever he wants from me I will do. He knows better then me. He has helped me feel more at peace especially in these trying times. My sister just passed away in April of 2023. It was a shock, but I am getting through it. Thanks for your comments . It made me feel close to Yah also
Amen Constance! My husband, and I are retired AF, move to OK for his current job. Rented homes because we never stayed long in one place because of hubby's work. Realized we were staying for a long time in OK and started to look for a house with property to buy. Every thing we looked at would end up not for us. The house needed major work, or the property had major issues....like in a flood zone. Our search went on for a long while. One night, both my husband, and I prayed for a home with 5 to 20 acres requiring some work (not alot of work). The next morning, I brought up the computer and found the place were presently living in. It's a quaint 1500SQFT farmhouse, several out buildings, 20 acres (approximately 4 acres are worked, and 15 acres are natural woods). The property is totally fenced in with 2 ponds, and a lagoon, electric, and septic. The place needed some work. We made an offer, the owner countered, we accepted, and the property became ours. Over the last several years we've made changes, and repairs. Every day we thank the good Lord for finding this place for us. We continue to work on the property, house, and honor the good Lords requests. This place has our hearts! God Bless
Arkansas is a great place to live. I live in north Arkansas. My husband and my husband's family from way back has lived here. I can't imagine living anywhere else. We love it!!!
Amen! When my husband passed away, I lost everything my husband my job and our home. I heard God say move to Arkansas. I was terrified never drove out of state by myself. I ask God how can i do this we have no family there. I heard his voice ive got you. Trust me! I listened and have never been happier. My son has grown to be a wonderful God fearing young man . God is good all the time!
God has been telling me and my son to move there too for the last month or so. I love that I saw this comment ❤️ Arkansas had never crossed my mind before. I had driven though it and broke down once there but had never even considered moving there.
AMEN!!! My hard head made this a much longer lesson for me than it should have been. I am 80 now and this is the main thing that most of us need to learn.
All I kept hearing myself saying through this video was AMEN AMEN AMEN. It isn't a little bit of obedience, it is complete obedience and a spirit of gratitude along the way. It isn't easy, but with the Father's help... Oh so worth it. What a blessing you and your channel have been to me over the last few years. 🌻
You brought tears to my eyes. It's so amazing to see that people still listen with their hearts that soft whisper that always flows through us. Beautiful for spacious skies ❤❤❤
I think this might be my favorite video so far! Thank you for opening your heart to us! Your message is a wonderful reminder to TRUST. Sometimes our Lord's plan seems a little crazy, but it's always the best, isn't it? "For I have great plans for you, says the Lord....." I sure like that mountaintop view. Thanks for sharing ❤
I am so there with you, little sister. We stepped out in faith and moved from our previous home of nearly 40 years and moved to the middle of our state and now live in a small community with our daughter, and four of our ten grandkids. I started growing a garden, which is in no way a huge success, but having a brown thumb that normally kills any plant, I have grown 7 types of tomatoes, four buckets of collard greens, three type of peppers, and more herbs than I can use. Our harvest wasn’t huge, but in going to our little local farmers’ market, I’ve learned how to can beans, tomatoes, carrots, zucchini and meats. We closed on our home here in 2006. At first, it was a bit overwhelming, but we adjusted since we came to a small town from a small town. It’s not. Large homestead, just over 1/2 acre, but it’s enough for us. I love your place and wish you nothing but the best, building lots of sweet, new memories. I love viewing your videos. You are so calm, and explain things so clear ly, it is very appreciated. As you said in this video, when The Lord calls you to something different, just breathe and go! His timing is perfect and we do not own the clock! Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Amen, my sister! Very well said. I am so thankful God directed me to your channel. I receive such a blessing from your videos every time I watch them! God bless you for your obedience to Him and for following His leading. If it is for nothing else than your open honesty about your faith, that blesses so many of us, then it will be worth the move! 😊
I have been able to see the peace in your videos. I heard your passion today, and it stirred in me. I'm a lot older and have a lot of health challenges, but I am being led to work on those so I can be the person God sees in this old body! Obedience is so hard at times... but it is God's plan. Thanks for another great video!
Blessings & Shalom! This was so close to our move to South Central Missouri from Colorado Springs 22 years ago! We are still loving it here, -- built from nothing but a hay field & timber. Hang in there & keep serving the Most High!
I happened upon your channel about a week or so ago. You have such a calming spirit, and I cannot tell you how much I need that almost on a daily basis (I’m a paralegal. Lol.) In January of this year, I did my very first fast. During that time, God gave me an assignment, and luckily that assignment involves my extended family and being back in Texas…my husband had already agreed that we could move back, just didn’t know when. At the end of March, I asked God to show me the time frame for the move. He showed me within the next 4 months. When I told my husband, he was very skeptical. And he still is for the most part. Well, yesterday was that 4 month mark, and we’re still in Arizona. However, July is not over yet. I’m still trying to hold on to my faith, and trust in Him. Even though the enemy has been, and still is, whispering doubt and lies in my ear. I know there are only 6 more days in this month, but when I really think about it, my human mind is not able to comprehend the amazing things God can do when His plan is in motion. My mind cannot fathom the size of the mountains He can move when His timing is perfect. Will the next 6 days bring about a miracle? I’m hoping so. I’m praying that it will. I’ve been longing to be back home in Texas for years. It’s so hard to push my own thoughts and doubts to the side, let alone those of the enemy, but I’m desperately trying to hold on to that faith and trust. My husband and I are both fasting and praying right now and asking for God’s guidance. I can tell you this, you uploaded this video at just the right time for me. God knew that I would need to hear this. Thank you, Constance. You reminded me today that trust in and obedience to the Father are paramount. Nothing else matters.
If you could have been here this past Saturday, you would have heard my testimony about our journey to get HERE. It is EXACTLY what you just spoke. I am sitting here watching your video, amid boxes, tools, dog hair and dust, with tears streaming through the dirt and sweat on my face, SMILING because we know. We just know. God placed us exactly where He wanted us. I almost started to worry a few times, and each time I immediately prayed, thanking Him and asking Him to forgive my doubt. HE ANSWERED EVERY CONCERN more sufficiently than I could have imagined. Thanks for speaking it. God bless you and yours!
Wow! I have to say what you talked about resonated with me. I needed to hear those words. I too moved to NWA recently not really understanding why but here we are. Thank you for this video and may God continue to bless you, your family and your animals.
Oh Constance, you’ve been blessed. I thought what if he wanted this new family in your place, and you their. That way you both will be safe and where the Lord wants you. God Bless Constance. Your new homestead is beautiful, and the Lord will guide you as to how..
I cried through most of this. I know I’m supposed to bloom where I’m planted, but there has been much discouragement this year and the feeling of taking one step forward and three steps back. I see much potential, but I want it to happen overnight. Thank you for the reminder that it takes time and to trust and have faith in Him.
Hi Miss Arkansas. It's good to see you again.Your puppy is doing so good. Love your faith. Makes my heart happy. We're called to move there to. I am so happy to move to Arkansas, it's amazing. Your place is also amazing. Hugs!
Welcome to Arkansas! We moved here from Florida last year. Felt guided and know we beling here. Our mutual friend Kim sent me your channel. You are such a blessing! I'm on day 2 of a fast and was supposed to be praying but haven't done a praying fast before so I needed a nudge to just be alone with Father. You've set me on the right track. Logging off to pray now! May Father bless you and keep you! We'll be praying for your family. ❤
Thank you! What a great testimony. We moved onto a couple acres a year ago. Learning to live a more sustainable life. Your videos are so well done and inspiring. Congrats on your journey. Greatly admire your faithfulness! Btw…we are in Siloam Springs. Not too far from you. We love NW Arkansas.
Such a good message! Love watching. I have lived in Arkansas my whole life, glad you are here. The Lord is always first, he has blessed me in so many ways. Through the good and the bad. Always put him first. Thank you for this message
So very much like our move 20 years ago!! Long story short, Chobani moved in next to us in 2005 and literally pushed us out! They bought our dairy farm in 2010 and we built a brand new facility about 1/2 mile away in such a better, beautiful spot! We would have missed God's blessing had we not moved here in 2003 and endured what we did. The first few years were so tough! He has given us abundantly beyond what we could have imagined!!
This video immediately caught my attention as my husband is really wanting to relocate to Arkansas. We have spent the last few years building a homestead here in the high and dry state of New Mexico. I am very concerned about making another move in our 60s. But my husband feels strongly that Arkansas is where we need to be. It is inspiring to see you following your calling, creating a brand new homestead there on that beautiful property.
WOW, we are 55/60 and we’re also called to Arkansas from Michigan. I too am fit and loved watching and hearing your story, so much like ours!! We are South by Magnolia, looks like you may be in Ozarks? The vary large bugs are an adjustment but better than shoveling 2’ of snow for 5 months a year! We can have fun/practice our aim on aweful critters!🤣 I look forward to watching all your videos, such a blessing to find your content!
Wow! Such an awesome video! So inspiring! Thank you for sharing your heart! Our Heavenly Father knows best, we just need to be patient and willing to do/go where He wants us to be! Blessings and Shalom Sister
Thank you. Many things weighing heavily on my back. We have many costly repairs to make one our farm. I have a granddaughter who I am worried deeply about with several issues broken down car overdrawn bank account no health insurance. I connected with you today and thank you again
Constance I needed this video tonight....nothing is by “chance” or “luck”. But The Lord’s intervention.... He is always on time... and just a breath away. Will be sharing this w/the other family wanting my home. I’m looking at getting a farm myself at 60.
Through this entire heartfelt video all I kept saying was AMEN! God has special plans for you and your family. You just made my afternoon as I stopped working up tomatoes for a few minutes to watch your video. I love it here in north central Arkansas. Not always easy, but God is definitely here beside me. ❤🙏🏻
I love that God alone brought you to make this specific video with this specific message. My scripture reading today along with my devotional reading was centered on what it is to really trust the Lord. Your video just reaffirmed that message. I'm so glad that you are happy with your new home. I believe that is the reward the Lord wants us listeners ( and viewers) to see and understand. There's not just consequences for pulling things back into our own control but there are rewards for listening and following the Lord according to His will. Living for the Lord and living in faith is such an urgent message to get out to the world right now. You nailed it! Thank you for being a willing vessel. May you and your family be richly blessed.
Constance, thank you for this message. I needed to hear this. I have been having regret over a decision. AND you reminded me that 3 yrs ago this was an answer to many prayers. I am playing Lot’s wife aND I need instead to be thankful and grateful. And, praise God for my answered prayer.
May you be abundantly blessed in your new adventures! The last scene in this video reminds me of Walton’s mountain..where there’s Gods will involved there’s a way!
Amen! We figured that we would be in NH until we die. I’ve been hearing the quiet calling to leave the state, still praying about where. Our property has just been reassessed for taxes (they are already super high). If they go much night we can’t stay. May be the Father’s way of telling us it’s time to go. Praying we hear his voice clearly and are obedient no matter what he tells us.
We just mowed to Arkansas from California. God told us to move and it took 10 months to get it done. You are so right, i keep telling myself not to look back. It has been hard but i remind myself that God has a plan for us in Arkansas. Thanks for sharing.
Welcome to Arkansas. I moved back here (was born in Hot Springs 63 years ago) last year. Yes, it's humid. Yes, we have chiggers, copperheads and water moccasins. But there are good things to be found as well. Glad things are working out as they should. I split firewood for an hour or two in the morning before it gets really hot, and that's letting me catch up on things.
Amen and amen. Following God’s Perfect Will for our life is the most rewarding experience. Not following it, is disaster waiting to happen. I’m thrilled you are a mature Christian who hears and obeys God.
I just found your channel and I love it this video. My husband and I have been considering moving to Arkansas. We are praying on what and where we are supposed to be doing/going.
Constance, this message brought me to tears, as I am going through an unknown season and being able to trust unconditionally can be scary and difficult. One thing that seems to be happening is your health appears to be thriving, I know before you left Alabama you had things going on, so I pray that they are healing or healed for you. Anything worth having is worth fighting for, and I got a little chuckle when you mentioned being in your 50’s and starting over….the lord knows how challenging the heat has been for those of us in our nifty fifties 😊 you have a silent strength to you and it has a profound effect on your followers whether you know it or not, you are one of the refuges in the crazy social media world, so THANK YOU for being you ❤
Thank you, Constance! It’s a joy watching you Praise the Father for answered prayers! He’s constantly saying, “Trust ME”. As the years pass by, He’s saying it more and more and the deepest desire of my heart is to obey Him! Sending some love your way.
I been watching you a long time. I never questioned your move. Your faith so strong and I know that. You are where you are meant to be no questions asked. And I am enjoying your journey xo
God lead you & your family to a beautiful place. HE even gave you a water source. Our God is Sovereign. Trials strengthen us. Happy to have you here in Arkansas.
Boy can I relate! God spoke to me one night, and said, "You need to go to Tennessee". It was as clear as if He was standing next to me. We drove 12 hours down here, looked at a few places, and when I saw this farm...I knew it was the one. We put in an offer on the ride back home to Pennsylvania, and within 30 days we started to prepare to move to Tennessee! The farm is old, run down, and needs lots of TLC. It's been 8 years now. It hasn't been easy, but gosh, I THANK GOD every day for blessing me with this farm!!!
Amen Constance. Your faith is an encouragement. God has a plan for each of us and we better heed His direction. I know he has blessed me beyond measure. It has been a road of detours, brokenness, sorrow, etc. but His grace has carried me through everything. If someone hasn’t walked in my shoes then they do not understand. I admire homesteaders and the tenacity, hard work and faith that it takes. Keep up the good work! As I tell my grown grandchildren- you got this! ❤
Praise the Lord!🙌🏻🙌🏻. Gos is so good. Thank you so very much for sharin. We live in Arkansas. It is beautiful here. We are in the Mountains of the Ozark’s
That's a good area. My wife and I are still in Texas but the (only) places we vacation are West Arkansas and East Oklahoma. Absolutely amazing areas. Majorly underrated. Every time we leave, I feel like I'm leaving a piece of myself in that area. I need to buy my land there and recollect my pieces 😆
I too am purchasing in Arkansas. I agree with you about being called to by the Lord. I have been praying on my move from Washington to Arkansas. If it is his will then it will happen. I love the people I have interacted with there. It just feels right.
This video was very encouraging for me. I love Jesus and planning to move to the south, likely Arkansas, hopefully this year, from Canada with my wife and 5 kids.
I’m just right across the Arkansas River from you in Charleston and it IS hard homesteading here because our soil is so rocky and difficult to work but I love it here and hope you do too.
Hi Constance, what you shared really touched my heart. I needed to hear that and I love your new place. We moved from WA state in 2020 to W TN. Prayed for a long time and it all came together so, we moved. You are very encouraging to me. There are no coincidences with the Lord. Thank you for sharing your heart and this message. I so enjoy your videos and am learning a lot. What a blessing.
Shalom. well said. We moved in 2020. Everyone gave us that look and said that's a lot of work! So totally understand. And if you arent obedient then you are sinning. We finally got a drill to predrill holes for our premiere fencing😂. Anyway it is work but we make progress each day. How wonderful you are seeing answered prayers.
Thank you. I needed to hear those words today. I need to let go of the past and enjoy what I have now and look forward of what God has for me and my husband for the future. Thank you for your obedience and faith and sharing it with us.
We moved to southern Oklahoma in 2020 and have built a beautiful homestead with alot of blood ,sweat and tears. We also feel the lord is moving us to Arkansas. We are looking in northeast arkansas area ,getting our current homestead ready to sell and trusting the Lord with the rest. Thank u for the encouragement sister!
Oh honey, I knew this one would be good when i read the title!! You and Mr. Smith have been in my prayers since i came upon you in one of your video's out in your ole Alabama greenhouse. I never will forget that video, or that burden I seen you were carrying. Sis, this right here is the kinda of faith that moves mountains. So, you stay just as solid as them rocks hindering your fence buildin! Yah is good all the time, and He don't forget faithfulness! Much love! ❤
You both are walking by faith. People don’t understand that. I shocked many friends and family when I let a good paying joy with whatever fir in my colbalt and took my cats heading to San Antonio. I knew the lord wanted me here. I’ve been helping my daughter and her family. My granddaughter has learned about the lord and when I found a letter she wrote giving her her and life to him. I rejoiced and cried. Within the first two months he showed me just how great he is….. he took all my debit away! It was such a testament to others, especially my daughter and son and n law. Believe me it gets 103-116 hear and then have people ask if I regret moving. Never! The lord has blessed me is many more ways that’s not been mentioned. Plus my son moved his family here and I now have 2 grandchildren to love on and be an example. So thank you so much for sharing that.
God is so good to us all! I just moved here in April from Seattle area. I live in NWA and thanks to the Lord found a job and a place to live. ❤You are awesome 👍👍👍
Beautiful friend! Thank you for sharing your testimony of God’s faithfulness and goodness! For being that wonderful salt you speak of. He is so good with blessing when there is obedience! Love you and covering you in prayer today! Shalom! 💕
The lord never makes mistakes.. I am so glad he guided you to this new adventure and we all get to live it thru your eyes and heart.. thank you for all you do.❤️
We looked at property in AR... much too rocky, tick/brown recluse infested, little flat land. The abundance of springs are actually outflows or drainage from other points of water seepage (had some tested). Those springs were polluted. The plus side is that you’ll have plenty of wood in the winter. We were led to a place north of AR with all resources; water, excellent soil, flat and rolling terrain and a lot of oak trees in the hills surrounding. It was at a price that cash could be used to acquire. It’s not where we wanted to be (I prefer and feel at home on the Great Plains of KS), but it was available at the right price.
Enjoyed your video! Thanks for the words of wisdom that increased my faith today and helped me remember the ONE that's really in control. We all need refreshing sometimes and your words were like a breath of fresh air!💪💝👍
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My husband and I bought 3 acres in GA to retire to. I moved ahead of him to prepare things in the home, while he sold house in Florida. He died before he could move here. I was 72. I am still living here and making this a homestead. 9 hens and a rooster this year. I am trying to start a garden...maybe I will do better next year. I am 75 now, still learning. I am sure this is what I was meant to do. No one said life would be easy. But it is good. Thank God.
I am sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻
God is with you, hang in there! I left Florida also and I will never look back. I live in Alabama now. Am 65 and I have chickens and want to make some grow beds for next year. Your story sounds a lot like me.
I love beautiful Arkansas, wish i had a place there. My mother's side of family is from there. ❤
Amen.
Welcome to Georgia! We came to north Georgia in 2020. We have 15 acres with tractors, 21 hens and Henry the rooster, rabbits that I breed twice in the early spring. Next year we will add a few steers to raise for beef. Very happy here! So sorry your hubby did not get to enjoy it with you.
Started this same move to make a homestead in Missouri in 2021 at age 65 without a spouse. It's doable, but hard. One step at a time. I was called here by the Lord. It has made me question my decision but when I was just about to go in a different direction, God gave me what I needed to continue on. Listen to our Father and never go wrong. Constance, I prayed the same way on asking to stop sale. I am in process of building a house. 75% completed at this point.
Go, sister! Praying for you....strength, wisdom, finances, help, health, peace and joy. Came here at age 49, in a similar situation, and am now wondering (after 13 years) what is next, as l feel my mission is complete...please pray that l will see the door when it opens, and Know. God bless and keep you. 🙂❤🫂✝️
Thank you for your beautiful words and understanding of the faith of God. I BLESS you 😊
@@bevfitzsimmonds3382 rest in God's hands and wait for Jesus. Praying for all to seek Jesus' truth.
@@MissyVButterflyHill l am, thankyou. ❤🌷
Always had NWA on my heart. Went to mo after leaving my hometown of 59 years. Ended up homeless 2 years and ended up here. Alone, 100% off grid, on ss. Hardest time of my life. Have tried to help others that would help me. Where are all the decent people?
Listening to that small still voice of the Lord is so awesome when you take the time to listen and let HIM lead and guide you. You can't go wrong. Constance, this is one of the best videos I have watched that you have made. I could feel the Spirit of the Lord and sense your peace.
Thank you
The last year and a half I have been with Yahuah. And whatever he wants from me I will do. He knows better then me. He has helped me feel more at peace especially in these trying times. My sister just passed away in April of 2023. It was a shock, but I am getting through it. Thanks for your comments . It made me feel close to Yah also
I am sorry for your loss Sonia
Amen Constance! My husband, and I are retired AF, move to OK for his current job. Rented homes because we never stayed long in one place because of hubby's work. Realized we were staying for a long time in OK and started to look for a house with property to buy. Every thing we looked at would end up not for us. The house needed major work, or the property had major issues....like in a flood zone. Our search went on for a long while. One night, both my husband, and I prayed for a home with 5 to 20 acres requiring some work (not alot of work). The next morning, I brought up the computer and found the place were presently living in. It's a quaint 1500SQFT farmhouse, several out buildings, 20 acres (approximately 4 acres are worked, and 15 acres are natural woods). The property is totally fenced in with 2 ponds, and a lagoon, electric, and septic. The place needed some work. We made an offer, the owner countered, we accepted, and the property became ours. Over the last several years we've made changes, and repairs. Every day we thank the good Lord for finding this place for us. We continue to work on the property, house, and honor the good Lords requests.
This place has our hearts!
God Bless
Arkansas is a great place to live. I live in north Arkansas. My husband and my husband's family from way back has lived here. I can't imagine living anywhere else. We love it!!!
If you stay in the Ozarks or Ouachita mountains life will be safe and good. You will have to work hard but the terrain is going to be nice.
Amen! When my husband passed away, I lost everything my husband my job and our home. I heard God say move to Arkansas. I was terrified never drove out of state by myself. I ask God how can i do this we have no family there. I heard his voice ive got you. Trust me! I listened and have never been happier. My son has grown to be a wonderful God fearing young man . God is good all the time!
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God has been telling me and my son to move there too for the last month or so. I love that I saw this comment ❤️ Arkansas had never crossed my mind before. I had driven though it and broke down once there but had never even considered moving there.
AMEN!!! My hard head made this a much longer lesson for me than it should have been. I am 80 now and this is the main thing that most of us need to learn.
All I kept hearing myself saying through this video was AMEN AMEN AMEN. It isn't a little bit of obedience, it is complete obedience and a spirit of gratitude along the way. It isn't easy, but with the Father's help... Oh so worth it. What a blessing you and your channel have been to me over the last few years. 🌻
Thank you
So thankful for your channel and your faith in the lord
Great sermon! I love the way He makes the gift of peace the product of surrender…He is a good, good Father❤
I’m almost 75. Is a journey my friend and we are on it with Him❤
You brought tears to my eyes. It's so amazing to see that people still listen with their hearts that soft whisper that always flows through us. Beautiful for spacious skies ❤❤❤
I think this might be my favorite video so far! Thank you for opening your heart to us! Your message is a wonderful reminder to TRUST. Sometimes our Lord's plan seems a little crazy, but it's always the best, isn't it? "For I have great plans for you, says the Lord....." I sure like that mountaintop view. Thanks for sharing ❤
I am so there with you, little sister. We stepped out in faith and moved from our previous home of nearly 40 years and moved to the middle of our state and now live in a small community with our daughter, and four of our ten grandkids. I started growing a garden, which is in no way a huge success, but having a brown thumb that normally kills any plant, I have grown 7 types of tomatoes, four buckets of collard greens, three type of peppers, and more herbs than I can use. Our harvest wasn’t huge, but in going to our little local farmers’ market, I’ve learned how to can beans, tomatoes, carrots, zucchini and meats. We closed on our home here in 2006. At first, it was a bit overwhelming, but we adjusted since we came to a small town from a small town. It’s not. Large homestead, just over 1/2 acre, but it’s enough for us. I love your place and wish you nothing but the best, building lots of sweet, new memories. I love viewing your videos. You are so calm, and explain things so clear ly, it is very appreciated.
As you said in this video, when The Lord calls you to something different, just breathe and go! His timing is perfect and we do not own the clock! Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Amen, my sister! Very well said. I am so thankful God directed me to your channel. I receive such a blessing from your videos every time I watch them! God bless you for your obedience to Him and for following His leading. If it is for nothing else than your open honesty about your faith, that blesses so many of us, then it will be worth the move! 😊
I have been able to see the peace in your videos. I heard your passion today, and it stirred in me. I'm a lot older and have a lot of health challenges, but I am being led to work on those so I can be the person God sees in this old body! Obedience is so hard at times... but it is God's plan. Thanks for another great video!
Well, we are so happy you answered the call to come to Arkansas! May blessings abound!!!
Thank you Patsy! It was so nice to meet you this past weekend :)
Straight up strength from Adonai is your foundation... love you sis!
Blessings & Shalom! This was so close to our move to South Central Missouri from Colorado Springs 22 years ago! We are still loving it here, -- built from nothing but a hay field & timber. Hang in there & keep serving the Most High!
Amen
I happened upon your channel about a week or so ago. You have such a calming spirit, and I cannot tell you how much I need that almost on a daily basis (I’m a paralegal. Lol.)
In January of this year, I did my very first fast. During that time, God gave me an assignment, and luckily that assignment involves my extended family and being back in Texas…my husband had already agreed that we could move back, just didn’t know when.
At the end of March, I asked God to show me the time frame for the move. He showed me within the next 4 months. When I told my husband, he was very skeptical. And he still is for the most part. Well, yesterday was that 4 month mark, and we’re still in Arizona. However, July is not over yet. I’m still trying to hold on to my faith, and trust in Him. Even though the enemy has been, and still is, whispering doubt and lies in my ear.
I know there are only 6 more days in this month, but when I really think about it, my human mind is not able to comprehend the amazing things God can do when His plan is in motion. My mind cannot fathom the size of the mountains He can move when His timing is perfect. Will the next 6 days bring about a miracle? I’m hoping so. I’m praying that it will. I’ve been longing to be back home in Texas for years. It’s so hard to push my own thoughts and doubts to the side, let alone those of the enemy, but I’m desperately trying to hold on to that faith and trust.
My husband and I are both fasting and praying right now and asking for God’s guidance. I can tell you this, you uploaded this video at just the right time for me. God knew that I would need to hear this. Thank you, Constance. You reminded me today that trust in and obedience to the Father are paramount. Nothing else matters.
I was born and raised in northwest Arkansas. Its a great place.
If you could have been here this past Saturday, you would have heard my testimony about our journey to get HERE. It is EXACTLY what you just spoke. I am sitting here watching your video, amid boxes, tools, dog hair and dust, with tears streaming through the dirt and sweat on my face, SMILING because we know. We just know. God placed us exactly where He wanted us. I almost started to worry a few times, and each time I immediately prayed, thanking Him and asking Him to forgive my doubt. HE ANSWERED EVERY CONCERN more sufficiently than I could have imagined. Thanks for speaking it. God bless you and yours!
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Wow! I have to say what you talked about resonated with me. I needed to hear those words. I too moved to NWA recently not really understanding why but here we are. Thank you for this video and may God continue to bless you, your family and your animals.
I needed this reminder today. Thank you, Constance.
Oh Constance, you’ve been blessed. I thought what if he wanted this new family in your place, and you their. That way you both will be safe and where the Lord wants you. God Bless Constance. Your new homestead is beautiful, and the Lord will guide you as to how..
I cried through most of this. I know I’m supposed to bloom where I’m planted, but there has been much discouragement this year and the feeling of taking one step forward and three steps back. I see much potential, but I want it to happen overnight. Thank you for the reminder that it takes time and to trust and have faith in Him.
Hang in there, pray for miracles and they will come. If the Lord is in the details it will all work together for your good.
Thank you for being so strong. I am trying to get there.
Such a great testimony Constance….love when you share your faith, your understanding of Scripture and following God’s will for your life. Bless you.
Thank you
Hi Miss Arkansas. It's good to see you again.Your puppy is doing so good. Love your faith. Makes my heart happy. We're called to move there to. I am so happy to move to Arkansas, it's amazing. Your place is also amazing. Hugs!
Welcome to Arkansas! We moved here from Florida last year. Felt guided and know we beling here. Our mutual friend Kim sent me your channel. You are such a blessing! I'm on day 2 of a fast and was supposed to be praying but haven't done a praying fast before so I needed a nudge to just be alone with Father. You've set me on the right track. Logging off to pray now! May Father bless you and keep you! We'll be praying for your family. ❤
Thank you! 🙏
Thank you! What a great testimony. We moved onto a couple acres a year ago. Learning to live a more sustainable life. Your videos are so well done and inspiring. Congrats on your journey. Greatly admire your faithfulness! Btw…we are in Siloam Springs. Not too far from you. We love NW Arkansas.
Thank you :)
Such a good message! Love watching. I have lived in Arkansas my whole life, glad you are here. The Lord is always first, he has blessed me in so many ways. Through the good and the bad. Always put him first. Thank you for this message
Thank you :)
Very inspirational and brings hope!
So very much like our move 20 years ago!! Long story short, Chobani moved in next to us in 2005 and literally pushed us out! They bought our dairy farm in 2010 and we built a brand new facility about 1/2 mile away in such a better, beautiful spot! We would have missed God's blessing had we not moved here in 2003 and endured what we did. The first few years were so tough! He has given us abundantly beyond what we could have imagined!!
This video immediately caught my attention as my husband is really wanting to relocate to Arkansas. We have spent the last few years building a homestead here in the high and dry state of New Mexico. I am very concerned about making another move in our 60s. But my husband feels strongly that Arkansas is where we need to be. It is inspiring to see you following your calling, creating a brand new homestead there on that beautiful property.
Thank you! I pray that the Father makes it very clear where He wants you!
This is such a beautiful testimony. Thank you for expressing your heart and faith in such a moving way.
I agree with you! But must say am missing your gardening content.
Me too. It will come :)
God always provides his children with what they need to do his will! Thank you for your honesty! God bless!
WOW, we are 55/60 and we’re also called to Arkansas from Michigan. I too am fit and loved watching and hearing your story, so much like ours!! We are South by Magnolia, looks like you may be in Ozarks? The vary large bugs are an adjustment but better than shoveling 2’ of snow for 5 months a year! We can have fun/practice our aim on aweful critters!🤣
I look forward to watching all your videos, such a blessing to find your content!
We are further south of the Ozarks, in the Washburn mountain area, near Fort Smith.
Great talk on trusting the Lord! Try making a cauliflower mash to serve your stew over if avoiding carbs in your diet.
Califlower is good but cornbread can't be beat.
Wow! Such an awesome video! So inspiring! Thank you for sharing your heart! Our Heavenly Father knows best, we just need to be patient and willing to do/go where He wants us to be! Blessings and Shalom Sister
Thank you. Many things weighing heavily on my back. We have many costly repairs to make one our farm. I have a granddaughter who I am worried deeply about with several issues broken down car overdrawn bank account no health insurance. I connected with you today and thank you again
Such a beautiful wonderful testimony.
God Bless.
Welcome to Arkansas! My sister used to live down in Paris. We live in the extreme northwest corner of AR.
Thank you!
Amen! Do and go where He commands!!
Praise be!!!!! I’m in yalls balcony!!!!
Very well said, I think my choice to move to Arkansas has been the best. 3 years in and never looking back. ❤
Constance I needed this video tonight....nothing is by “chance” or “luck”. But The Lord’s intervention.... He is always on time... and just a breath away. Will be sharing this w/the other family wanting my home. I’m looking at getting a farm myself at 60.
Through this entire heartfelt video all I kept saying was AMEN! God has special plans for you and your family.
You just made my afternoon as I stopped working up tomatoes for a few minutes to watch your video. I love it here in north central Arkansas. Not always easy, but God is definitely here beside me. ❤🙏🏻
You are right dear❤. We are to trust in the Lord with all of our heart and lean not on our own understanding 🙏 ❤️
Preach it sister!!! ❤
I so needed this today! Thank you
I love that God alone brought you to make this specific video with this specific message. My scripture reading today along with my devotional reading was centered on what it is to really trust the Lord. Your video just reaffirmed that message. I'm so glad that you are happy with your new home. I believe that is the reward the Lord wants us listeners ( and viewers) to see and understand. There's not just consequences for pulling things back into our own control but there are rewards for listening and following the Lord according to His will. Living for the Lord and living in faith is such an urgent message to get out to the world right now. You nailed it! Thank you for being a willing vessel. May you and your family be richly blessed.
Constance, thank you for this message. I needed to hear this. I have been having regret over a decision. AND you reminded me that 3 yrs ago this was an answer to many prayers. I am playing Lot’s wife aND I need instead to be thankful and grateful. And, praise God for my answered prayer.
I'll be praying for you sister!
Thank you for sharing. Thank you for being such a wonderful example of how we should all live. You are amazing ❤❤❤❤
May you be abundantly blessed in your new adventures! The last scene in this video reminds me of Walton’s mountain..where there’s Gods will involved there’s a way!
Thank you, needed the pep talk on trusting the Holy One today….
Amen! We figured that we would be in NH until we die. I’ve been hearing the quiet calling to leave the state, still praying about where. Our property has just been reassessed for taxes (they are already super high). If they go much night we can’t stay. May be the Father’s way of telling us it’s time to go. Praying we hear his voice clearly and are obedient no matter what he tells us.
Thank you so much for that wonderful reminder of trust and faith. Bless you
We just mowed to Arkansas from California. God told us to move and it took 10 months to get it done. You are so right, i keep telling myself not to look back. It has been hard but i remind myself that God has a plan for us in Arkansas. Thanks for sharing.
Welcome to Arkansas! ❤
Welcome to Arkansas. I moved back here (was born in Hot Springs 63 years ago) last year. Yes, it's humid. Yes, we have chiggers, copperheads and water moccasins. But there are good things to be found as well. Glad things are working out as they should. I split firewood for an hour or two in the morning before it gets really hot, and that's letting me catch up on things.
We had all the same things in Alabama. But is sure is prettier here ;)
Amen and amen. Following God’s Perfect Will for our life is the most rewarding experience. Not following it, is disaster waiting to happen. I’m thrilled you are a mature Christian who hears and obeys God.
I just found your channel and I love it this video. My husband and I have been considering moving to Arkansas. We are praying on what and where we are supposed to be doing/going.
Thank you, and welcome!
This old Arkansas boy loves you and your family and will always have you in my prayers 🙏 We're so glad, so blessed you've made your home in Arkansas ❤
Thank you so much!
I needed this video!! Thank you so much. And to hear the journey of you moving there is just amazing and beautiful.
Constance, this message brought me to tears, as I am going through an unknown season and being able to trust unconditionally can be scary and difficult. One thing that seems to be happening is your health appears to be thriving, I know before you left Alabama you had things going on, so I pray that they are healing or healed for you. Anything worth having is worth fighting for, and I got a little chuckle when you mentioned being in your 50’s and starting over….the lord knows how challenging the heat has been for those of us in our nifty fifties 😊 you have a silent strength to you and it has a profound effect on your followers whether you know it or not, you are one of the refuges in the crazy social media world, so THANK YOU for being you ❤
I will pray for this season you are in Michelle
Thank you, I’m heading out camping this weekend and that really helps me with clarity
Thank you, Constance! It’s a joy watching you Praise the Father for answered prayers! He’s constantly saying, “Trust ME”. As the years pass by, He’s saying it more and more and the deepest desire of my heart is to obey Him! Sending some love your way.
I been watching you a long time. I never questioned your move. Your faith so strong and I know that. You are where you are meant to be no questions asked. And I am enjoying your journey xo
God lead you & your family to a beautiful place. HE even gave you a water source. Our God is Sovereign. Trials strengthen us. Happy to have you here in Arkansas.
Boy can I relate! God spoke to me one night, and said, "You need to go to Tennessee". It was as clear as if He was standing next to me. We drove 12 hours down here, looked at a few places, and when I saw this farm...I knew it was the one. We put in an offer on the ride back home to Pennsylvania, and within 30 days we started to prepare to move to Tennessee! The farm is old, run down, and needs lots of TLC. It's been 8 years now. It hasn't been easy, but gosh, I THANK GOD every day for blessing me with this farm!!!
Amen Constance. Your faith is an encouragement. God has a plan for each of us and we better heed His direction. I know he has blessed me beyond measure. It has been a road of detours, brokenness, sorrow, etc. but His grace has carried me through everything. If someone hasn’t walked in my shoes then they do not understand. I admire homesteaders and the tenacity, hard work and faith that it takes. Keep up the good work! As I tell my grown grandchildren- you got this! ❤
Praise the Lord!🙌🏻🙌🏻. Gos is so good. Thank you so very much for sharin.
We live in Arkansas. It is beautiful here. We are in the Mountains of the Ozark’s
That's a good area. My wife and I are still in Texas but the (only) places we vacation are West Arkansas and East Oklahoma.
Absolutely amazing areas. Majorly underrated.
Every time we leave, I feel like I'm leaving a piece of myself in that area. I need to buy my land there and recollect my pieces 😆
❤ thank you so much for your testimony. I’m so glad that your video dropped into my feed. I will definitely be following your journey.
Thank you!
I too am purchasing in Arkansas. I agree with you about being called to by the Lord. I have been praying on my move from Washington to Arkansas. If it is his will then it will happen. I love the people I have interacted with there. It just feels right.
This video was very encouraging for me. I love Jesus and planning to move to the south, likely Arkansas, hopefully this year, from Canada with my wife and 5 kids.
I’m just right across the Arkansas River from you in Charleston and it IS hard homesteading here because our soil is so rocky and difficult to work but I love it here and hope you do too.
Wow thanks for sharing!! Great testimony!!
Hi Constance, what you shared really touched my heart. I needed to hear that and I love your new place. We moved from WA state in 2020 to W TN. Prayed for a long time and it all came together so, we moved. You are very encouraging to me. There are no coincidences with the Lord. Thank you for sharing your heart and this message. I so enjoy your videos and am learning a lot. What a blessing.
Thank you 😊
Bless your heart Constance. I agree with everything you said. Never doubt! Thank you God for loving us first. Many blessings to you and your family 🙏.
Shalom. well said.
We moved in 2020. Everyone gave us that look and said that's a lot of work! So totally understand.
And if you arent obedient then you are sinning. We finally got a drill to predrill holes for our premiere fencing😂.
Anyway it is work but we make progress each day. How wonderful you are seeing answered prayers.
You got me right the end when you wiped your tear 😢😢
Trusting TMH doesn't mean it'll be all roses- thanks for sharing
Amen and Amen!
Thank you. I needed to hear those words today. I need to let go of the past and enjoy what I have now and look forward of what God has for me and my husband for the future. Thank you for your obedience and faith and sharing it with us.
We moved to southern Oklahoma in 2020 and have built a beautiful homestead with alot of blood ,sweat and tears.
We also feel the lord is moving us to Arkansas. We are looking in northeast arkansas area ,getting our current homestead ready to sell and trusting the Lord with the rest. Thank u for the encouragement sister!
Don't get to close to that new steel facility that will be going under construction...
@deannavries3316 thank u we will be far west of that about 3 hrs
Oh honey, I knew this one would be good when i read the title!!
You and Mr. Smith have been in my prayers since i came upon you in one of your video's out in your ole Alabama greenhouse.
I never will forget that video, or that burden I seen you were carrying.
Sis, this right here is the kinda of faith that moves mountains.
So, you stay just as solid as them rocks hindering your fence buildin!
Yah is good all the time, and He don't forget faithfulness!
Much love! ❤
You both are walking by faith. People don’t understand that.
I shocked many friends and family when I let a good paying joy with whatever fir in my colbalt and took my cats heading to San Antonio. I knew the lord wanted me here. I’ve been helping my daughter and her family. My granddaughter has learned about the lord and when I found a letter she wrote giving her her and life to him. I rejoiced and cried. Within the first two months he showed me just how great he is….. he took all my debit away! It was such a testament to others, especially my daughter and son and n law.
Believe me it gets 103-116 hear and then have people ask if I regret moving. Never! The lord has blessed me is many more ways that’s not been mentioned. Plus my son moved his family here and I now have 2 grandchildren to love on and be an example.
So thank you so much for sharing that.
Preach!! Totally agree! God is faithful! ❤
I graduated high school in Russellville, I had escaped california in 1981
Love this!
Awesome video thank you for sharing. Arkansas has it's challenges for sure. I have lived here for over 20 yrs and it's home. God Bless and keep you.
God is so good to us all! I just moved here in April from Seattle area. I live in NWA and thanks to the Lord found a job and a place to live. ❤You are awesome 👍👍👍
Amen! We are walking such a similar path. 💜
Beautiful friend! Thank you for sharing your testimony of God’s faithfulness and goodness! For being that wonderful salt you speak of. He is so good with blessing when there is obedience! Love you and covering you in prayer today! Shalom! 💕
Even a new puppy…my life. What lovely words. May your home be blessed
Thank you ❤
The lord never makes mistakes.. I am so glad he guided you to this new adventure and we all get to live it thru your eyes and heart.. thank you for all you do.❤️
We looked at property in AR... much too rocky, tick/brown recluse infested, little flat land. The abundance of springs are actually outflows or drainage from other points of water seepage (had some tested). Those springs were polluted. The plus side is that you’ll have plenty of wood in the winter.
We were led to a place north of AR with all resources; water, excellent soil, flat and rolling terrain and a lot of oak trees in the hills surrounding. It was at a price that cash could be used to acquire. It’s not where we wanted to be (I prefer and feel at home on the Great Plains of KS), but it was available at the right price.
Amen!!! What a powerful testimony! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Enjoyed your video! Thanks for the words of wisdom that increased my faith today and helped me remember the ONE that's really in control. We all need refreshing sometimes and your words were like a breath of fresh air!💪💝👍
Looks amazing! Try adding an chunks of a cored apple to it i think you'd like it!