At times, we find ourselves getting stuck in questioning God’s direction, wavering in unbelief, not sure if He will come through in all the details or even that He will be faithful to provide for us when it is blatantly evident that “God will do what He says He will do” which is right in front of us in His word.
Its at that point that we begin to question our own ability to think clearly, or in some instances wondering “what in the world were we thinking”. Did we actually hear from Him? Have we made the right decision? Inspite of the fact that over and over, time and time again, He has made it very clear to us that He has indeed called us out and that He IS faithful to fulfill his promises, even when we are not capable to keep our promises.
Having spent four weeks on the road, many miles traveled, left us much time for reflection, marveling at God’s love, His faithfulness. In awe of His creation so evident and masterfully done and seeing Him present even in the midst of unknown danger, His protective hand stayed upon us, evidence of His faithful love and protection and provisions.
It also left time for notes of unwanted worry, fear, doubt, grief at the painful goodbyes to loved ones and loved things, a time for letting go...all those things, if not guarded against, can have such a subtle way of crowding in and intruding your thoughts and overshadowing the evidence of God’s presence.
As we entered back into our home state of WI, a few days ago, we sighed a sigh of relief, welcoming the many familiar sights. We were finally HOME!! However, the dawning realization that even though we were returning “home”, we do not have a home to come home to. At that moment, it became increasingly more evident of the sacrifices our family have made to follow the call God has on our lives was a stark reminder, that accentuated that unfamiliar and uncomfortable feeling with a raw sense of sacrificial loss.
What I love most about God is how in the moment of your greatest needs, His word is right there to encourage you, to strengthen you ….all for the sake of GLORIFYING Him in the midst of every situation. And so our prayer continues to be:
“Yet we did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in our faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God has power to do what he has promised. “
Romans 4:20
“God is WHO He says He is
God will DO what He says He will do
We are WHO God says we are
We can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens us
We are BELIEVING GOD!!”
I love you guys so much!
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