If I am feeling overwhelmed or find myself in a situation such as "an unfortunate event" I don't write. I may write small thoughts that come to my mind but I don't feel prepared to string them all together on display for a public viewing. This, of course, explains why I have not updated our blog in quite some time.
I do not want you to get the idea that my (our) life has been a series of of unfortunate events since I last posted; that is surely not the case, however, we have experienced some rough patches (a bit of an understatement) since we set out to move back to West Africa. The title of this post was just too tempting not to use and although it gives you a sense of concern, it certainly is not the last word.
God is so good. Just when you think you "can not", He "can". Just when you think I've reached my end, the sun comes up to reveal another path on the horizon. Just when you physically feel drained of every ounce of energy and you have had one surge of adrenaline after another...you find yourself carried on the back of eagles' wings and renewed energy comes at nightfall which God provides in the form of sleep.
I have learned firsthand how one unfortunate event can easily turn into several almost overnight and how important it is, in spite of how I feel, to continue my fellowship with my Heavenly Father through prayer. Of course, it does not help the situation, if during a stressful event you are reaching for Him, trying to move forward and follow His lead and yet pine for the past.
I was reminded this morning by a dear brother in Christ that we, as servants of God, must learn that "resting in Him" does not mean "stop working altogether, it doesn't mean that during our rest, everything is on hold. The word picture that comes to my mind is of someone who has had surgery. The patient has been instructed to do two things: rest and move. Rest and move; the body needs the rest to repair itself from the trauma of surgery, yet if the patient during recovery does not get up and move, the body will not heal the way it needs to and the patient could be at risk for more pain and infection.
As I rest in Him, He will lead me to green pastures, and I will follow Him there and His Word will be a light to my path!
*If you pray for us, we send you our deepest heartfelt thanks! If you haven't then please add us to your prayer list at home, your church, and among your friends. We are all well and God is working and moving. We thank God for His provision daily! If you would like to send financial support please write to us. May God bless you and your family this coming Thanksgiving Holiday.
I do not want you to get the idea that my (our) life has been a series of of unfortunate events since I last posted; that is surely not the case, however, we have experienced some rough patches (a bit of an understatement) since we set out to move back to West Africa. The title of this post was just too tempting not to use and although it gives you a sense of concern, it certainly is not the last word.
God is so good. Just when you think you "can not", He "can". Just when you think I've reached my end, the sun comes up to reveal another path on the horizon. Just when you physically feel drained of every ounce of energy and you have had one surge of adrenaline after another...you find yourself carried on the back of eagles' wings and renewed energy comes at nightfall which God provides in the form of sleep.
I have learned firsthand how one unfortunate event can easily turn into several almost overnight and how important it is, in spite of how I feel, to continue my fellowship with my Heavenly Father through prayer. Of course, it does not help the situation, if during a stressful event you are reaching for Him, trying to move forward and follow His lead and yet pine for the past.
I was reminded this morning by a dear brother in Christ that we, as servants of God, must learn that "resting in Him" does not mean "stop working altogether, it doesn't mean that during our rest, everything is on hold. The word picture that comes to my mind is of someone who has had surgery. The patient has been instructed to do two things: rest and move. Rest and move; the body needs the rest to repair itself from the trauma of surgery, yet if the patient during recovery does not get up and move, the body will not heal the way it needs to and the patient could be at risk for more pain and infection.
As I rest in Him, He will lead me to green pastures, and I will follow Him there and His Word will be a light to my path!
*If you pray for us, we send you our deepest heartfelt thanks! If you haven't then please add us to your prayer list at home, your church, and among your friends. We are all well and God is working and moving. We thank God for His provision daily! If you would like to send financial support please write to us. May God bless you and your family this coming Thanksgiving Holiday.
