Discouraging Thought: I don't know where we're supposed to be in God's big plan down the road.
Encouraging Truth: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Loving Instruction: "And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? . . . Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomrrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." - Matthew 6:27, 34
So often I wonder when we will get to where God wants us. Our plans had been for Mike to go to seminary and start a church or become a pastor and then settle down and have kids. Obviously, God has other, much better plans. I have to remind myself that we are where God wants us. He gave us our three wonderful crazy kids and for now, His plans are for us to raise them for His glory. We don't know if, when, or where God wants us to minister in a church down the road, but for now, our ministry is right here in our own home. I love the example the "excellent wife" of Proverbs 31 sets in the last half of verse 25: "she laughs at the time to come." Obviously, the excellent wife doesn't worry about tomorrow. She shouldn't - God has it all taken care of.
I'm a friend of Meredith's and she shared your blog with me. I have been enjoying being challenged by your honesty and God's truths. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteJust remember...as long as you are here, you get to see us!!! :) (That probably sounded a little vain or conceited.) But seriously. I don't know what James & I would do without yours & Mike's friendship & the times we get together!! Ya'll mean so much to us & we are so thankful for the time we have together!
ReplyDeleteLaurie, any friend of Meredith's is a friend of mine! Nice to "meet" you. :) I'm so glad God can use these crazy days of mine to encourage others!
ReplyDeleteNicole, you are such a good friend! I'm glad you're still here, too. I don't know what I'd do without you - probably really go crazy!