Easier said than done right??? Patience has always been something that is difficult for me to master. I think it's because more and more often, in this world, we want something so we push a button or place and order and recieve it. But God doesn't work this way. His timing is hardly ever in line with ours, Knowing that gives me comfort. I will never understand why God allows things that do not make since to happen the way they do. But I do know that He is a holy, unchanging, almighty God. And He has my story already written, and so far it is a beautiful story :)
You hit the nail on the head. Wonderfully stated, all of it. Reading your threads it looks like something so similar to my story it's scary. I just came across your blog, plan on returning. Praying for great things in both of our 2012s. God's timing is perfect, He is capable of anything. Have faith, be strong. You and your hubby have amazing hearts, and such strength!
ReplyDeleteAlso, not sure if it's the music adding to it, but it's sooo powerful. I might have to have Kleenex to read your posts.
You are in my prayers.
Your new friend from IL.
Thank You! And yes He is capable of anything! That is where we draw our strength from :) Thank you for your prayers.
DeleteMy struggle this past week is that many days I find myself on Fire with my faith and it's easy for me to trust in God and His timing for us... but then there are some days that are like my past couple where I struggle a lot. THEN I feel guilty. I wonder if I'm alone in this ashamed feeling for maybe not being more confident and having more trust in our Savior. I know He blessed the barren women in the bible eventually... It took Isaac and Rebekah 20 years, Abraham and Sarah were well past child bearing years... and well... I just want it sooner. Then that guilty feeling comes back where I can't put limits on God, or put Him in a box like that.
DeleteGod is ABLE to do unimaginable things, He is limitless in power. I know He has a good and perfect will for us. He gives us these passions, He will answer our prayers. Our human nature gets in the way and begs the question "when will it happen?"
Be still my heart. "So let us not get tired of doing what is good, for at just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we do not give up. Gal. 6:9"
Am I alone on these rough days with having that guilty feeling?
ABSOLUTELY NOT, lol. There have been days I have been mad at God. Days I questioned Him over and over again. I feel guilty, just as I do daily with sin. But I think it is important for us to really feel that guilt, then go back to Him and repent. That is what repentence is for.
DeleteThose times of doubt and questioning are less and less with me now. But those bad days brought me closer to Him because I was able to come to Him and ask for forgiveness and learn what it is to trust in Him.
I still have bad days and probably will always have them. But they continue to reaffirm His sovereignty and provision in my life. The bad days bring me to that surrender, so in a way I am thankful for them :)
Please know that I am praying for you!
Thank you, thank you! The rough days sure do bring you closer together. This can be such an emotional roller coaster!
DeleteThis past year has been an unusually tough year, and I've had many days where I wonder where He is... but I KNOW He is playing an intricate role in designing my life. My life is a living testimony of the great things He can do! Praise God!
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement, and your blog. I haven't had much success on message boards or things where you're supposed to "turn for support." There are far too few women out there with their hearts in Christ, and it's so nice to have found someone with a passion like mine. I've considered in the past having a blog, and didn't know if I should especially since I have been trying to keep it a secret from many friends and family members. I didn't know who would read or listen to me. Maybe that view has turned a little now. lol. I appreciate having found yours, and I'm excited to see what is down the road for you and your husband... and to share what's down the road for us!
Thank you for your prayers, and again, you are in mine as well!