Walking in Peace
Long ago I told the Lord that I would go anywhere He sent me, that I would do anything He asked of me. There is peace in that, the peace that surpasses understanding. Recently, our fortunes have changed, so that we did not know our future. But then who does?
Regular readers know that I was concerned - no, I was worried! It didn't last long, but it was uncomfortable. You see, I wanted to stay here. I did not want to move from Galt, California where we are part of a church family we love and have a wonderful pastor. Richard likes his job, we love our friends... we wanted to STAY! Also, I was not hearing anything from God about where He wanted us to go or what he wanted us to do. There was no clear leading, and I wanted a plan set in stone. There is still no clear leading, but now it's okay because I'm willing to let God work out the details.
In our house hunting explorations, we have discovered that it is unlikely we will find a livable home we can afford in the entire state of California. So it would seem that God has closed that door and we should research elsewhere. We continue to ask Him to show us His will. We are looking with an open mind and an open heart and hopefully we will hear God's input. This search is fun and exciting because we are now completely yielded. There is so much comfort in that!
In fact, we have researched the moving costs to the farthest place from us and made a tentative schedule so that we are ready to go where ever God sends us. We will be giving some of our furniture to our oldest daughter who has just rented an the apartment and has no furniture in California. Other than that we will sort our belongings and sell or give way what we do not plan to take with us. I am feeling pretty good about all this.
I must say that I feel completely at peace now that I have decided to quit interfering and pressuring God to do things my way. I never doubted that He would provide housing, I just wanted him to provide it where I wanted it! Thank all of you who God used to remind me that He is in control and there is peace and His way.
Now all, I have a prayer request, that we would hear God's word and direction, that He would raise up people to take over our chores in our local church family, and that throughout this process of relocation we will bless others as we see how much we have been blessed.
Regular readers know that I was concerned - no, I was worried! It didn't last long, but it was uncomfortable. You see, I wanted to stay here. I did not want to move from Galt, California where we are part of a church family we love and have a wonderful pastor. Richard likes his job, we love our friends... we wanted to STAY! Also, I was not hearing anything from God about where He wanted us to go or what he wanted us to do. There was no clear leading, and I wanted a plan set in stone. There is still no clear leading, but now it's okay because I'm willing to let God work out the details.
In our house hunting explorations, we have discovered that it is unlikely we will find a livable home we can afford in the entire state of California. So it would seem that God has closed that door and we should research elsewhere. We continue to ask Him to show us His will. We are looking with an open mind and an open heart and hopefully we will hear God's input. This search is fun and exciting because we are now completely yielded. There is so much comfort in that!
In fact, we have researched the moving costs to the farthest place from us and made a tentative schedule so that we are ready to go where ever God sends us. We will be giving some of our furniture to our oldest daughter who has just rented an the apartment and has no furniture in California. Other than that we will sort our belongings and sell or give way what we do not plan to take with us. I am feeling pretty good about all this.
I must say that I feel completely at peace now that I have decided to quit interfering and pressuring God to do things my way. I never doubted that He would provide housing, I just wanted him to provide it where I wanted it! Thank all of you who God used to remind me that He is in control and there is peace and His way.
Now all, I have a prayer request, that we would hear God's word and direction, that He would raise up people to take over our chores in our local church family, and that throughout this process of relocation we will bless others as we see how much we have been blessed.
2 Comments:
Have you considered ... Liberia?
Well, I'm glad you got past the WORRY over it all.
I read your blog often and I send you many blessing in your search for reasonable housing. Maybe something wonderful will come of this and you will be in an even better situation. You are such a woman of faith and that is very beautiful to follow your faith. I can tell from your strength and devotion. Even if you do have to leave your beloved church and friends.........(I don't think you will) you will always be surrounded by love and people of god and your faith. Many blessings on your way to health. I think that I am most attracted to reading your blog because of your unshakable faith and the amazing blog and other devotional things you have miraculously created out of love. Especially with all your tramatic injuries. Know that you are huge inspiration to other that read. Peace
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