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| Hiking in the Smokies in April 2010. |
...Or were we?
As I reflect, it is clear that God has been equipping me. For several months, God has been impressing me to be still and know He's in control. I'd been inspired to commit more time than usual to God's Word (now I find I've been fortified by reading half the Bible since last summer). I'd also read several books by authors with extraordinary faith in various difficult situations (see my reading list). In my previous blog posts, I am reminded of all God has been teaching me... like how He's there to guide us through the storms, how He provides all we need for each day, and how we can beat incredible odds by trusting Him!
I am not unprepared. And my strength is certainly not my own.
I am not unprepared. And my strength is certainly not my own.
As a couple, we work at surrendering our lives to the Lord to use however He chooses. We often don't have a clue how He is working in our lives, but we do know that God is good and He has a purpose in all of it. In my reading of the Old Testament I have seen repeatedly the command to "hold fast to Him and to serve him with all your heart and all your soul" (Joshua 22:5 NIV). That is what we strive to do every day.
Whether we are out and about traveling wide circles, or limited by health issues, God uses us right where He has us. We are His servants and we let Him make that call. It is a privilege to hold fast to Him and serve Him wherever we are.
How about you -- has your life been "detoured" lately? How will you serve Him through it?
God, you are all good. Anything that happens to us must first pass through your hands. We trust in your design for our lives. Thank you for equipping us, guiding us and providing for us. We hold fast to you and follow you wholeheartedly through the storm.
Whether we are out and about traveling wide circles, or limited by health issues, God uses us right where He has us. We are His servants and we let Him make that call. It is a privilege to hold fast to Him and serve Him wherever we are.
How about you -- has your life been "detoured" lately? How will you serve Him through it?
God, you are all good. Anything that happens to us must first pass through your hands. We trust in your design for our lives. Thank you for equipping us, guiding us and providing for us. We hold fast to you and follow you wholeheartedly through the storm.
Hi Marilyn... I will continue to pray for you and Ted. My life has also taken a little detour. I was on PTO last week and spent it in the hospital with my mom, not what I had planned. She is also on oxygen 27/7 struggling with pain and breathing. Things are looking better today and reading your post lifts me up - thank you for writing. She will have a back procedure next week and then when released (we are hoping later in the week) it will be to a rehabilitation facility until she is strong enough to do things for herself. It is a different life being at a hospital every day and gives one a new view on things that are important.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and prayers to you and your family. Stay strong in the love of Jesus.
Tracy