I wished... I hoped... But God knows best. His thoughts are higher than ours. He is still in control, no doubt about that. The start of this week wasn't too good but I thank God for my friends' support. Without them, I don't think I'm still here posting. You wonder what happened? To some of you who have patiently tailed my posts, here's an update.
The Christmas tree. My hope. Sadly, I didn't get it. But another door was opened and I have no idea what's on the other side. I can only wish, hope and pray that it's greener when I step out there. When I look at my Christmas tree, tears fall. I expressed my intention of putting it down but DH said that I shouldn't because it's Jesus' birthday and Christmas is all about Him. I wish I could celebrate His birthday with my hubby...
I prayed.
We prayed.
I am so confused and distressing as it is, we're bent to make another major decision that could very well influence both our future. How do we really make sure that we make the right one? PRAY. That's what we're doing. Hoping for the best, the conclusion is yet to unfold.
When I started feeling anxious...
When I started feeling like everything is going out of hand...
When I started trying to fix what seemed to be a loose page in my book of life...
When I started "staring" at my present circumstance instead of His promises...
God reminded me --- "DON'T WORRY. I AM IN CONTROL."
Thank you, my dear friends, for your prayers. And yes, it's hard, but there is light at the end of the tunnel and it is in sight.
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When God chooses to close a door, HE always opens a window....
Praying for you my friend.
Praying for you, my friend!
You are loved and God IS in control, but often his ways are not ours. and that's so hard.
Glad what I wrote helped. Blessings sister!
I think you've proved your faith goes beyond your expectation and glorified our Father. I trust in Him to provide for you both and pray His love surrounds you and fills your hearts with the joy that comes when He is so close.
He is so faithful and very much in contro.
Good post. We are praying.
I don't fully know what's going on, but I will pray for you to find comfort and strength during the holidays. I hope things start looking up for you!
Thank you for stopping by my blog and posting your comments. I guess Nehemiah in the Bible had the best answer to know where to walk - letting the Spirit of G-d lead you by the His peace. Some people believe just ask G-d and wait but I think it is measuring your thoughts and ideas. We hear G-d when we are quiet before Him and then when we hear Him to move with courage, regardless of the outcome. I sensed the Lord was closing a door for my family to move from Arizona to Georgia. I have never visited Georgia and not sure what is was going to be like. G-d knew I was very unhappy in Arizona. I knew Georgia was going to be a place where my ministry was going to begin. Listen to this, a company hired me to move everything from Arizona to Georgia with no expense out of pocket and 40 days later after I arrived fired me. Isn't that wonderful - G-d using a company that had no respect for people to pay me to move and now I am in love with where I live and my family and me are so happy. I found a job 1 month after I got fired, getting a free education, and sensing G-d's presence more than ever. Just remember faith is not knowing what the outcome will be like but knowing G-d has all authority, love for you, and patience.
Pia, my dear sweet friend, even in these hard times your light shines brightly for everyone to see. Hold on to The Law that you will reap what you sow and try to take comfort in that:-)
Psalm 112:4
Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness;He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Praying for both of you.
God's Grace.
Pia, I understand those feelings of concern all too well. I failed a test that God gave me because I didn't trust with the right attitude. Oh, He provided but my over anxiousness tainted the outcome a bit, taking a portion of its beauty away. It was not a 'well done, good and faithful..." that time.
I think when I pray for you, I'll pray that God closes all the doors He doesn't want you and your hubby walking through. Also, if you allow me to remind you please, that God is never on time but He's never late. IOW, He waits till the last minute. Hahaha! That's His way of making sure you know it's Him and that no glory can be giving in doubt elsewhere.
Yes, it's easier for me to say 'have faith' to you when I'm standing on the outside and you are the one with all the emotions of concern. So I won't preach that. Instead, I encourage your heart to meditate on Him and His goodness, knowing He has only good in store for you. The Word tells us, Psalm 37:25 "I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread."
Sweet Pia, meditate on His goodness and draw on Him so that you may stand strong. When you come through this, then the rejoicing will be well deserved.
Thank you for all your prayers and kind words. I am grateful.
pam: yes, he does. i'm so grateful for that. it gave us hope. thank you for praying for us. blessings to you.
daisy: thank you for your prayers. God bless you.
lorna: i always tell that to others. now it's time for me to rest in that truth. God bless you.
KC: i couldn't have done it without all of you. you've all been such an encouragement to me and i thank God for people like you. thank you for your prayers. God bless you.
joe: thank you for praying. God bless.
kristi: thank you. you're so kind. God bless you.
jeff: that's amazing! He will really make a way. i believe that with all my heart. blessings to you.
corry: you and KC are special to both jec and i. thank you for praying. God bless you.
sparrow: we'll get pass all these i'm sure, with God's help. and i can't wait to write about how God has been faithful to us. thank you for your kind words and encouragement. God bless you.
CS: i will continue to pray. we all need each other for prayers. i'm glad i can do something for my brothers and sisters in Christ. blessings to you.
I have been thinking about you and praying for you. You and your husband make a beautiful couple. It is difficult to walk the walk sometimes, but these trials are preparing for you at eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while you look, not at the things that are seen but the things that are unseen. Oswald Chambers wrote in his devotional, "Are you willing to be broken bread and poured out wine for Him?" I know that you are, and that you do and that is just like our Lord, who held up the bread and wine and said, "this is my body..." So also, you share in the sufferings of Christ. May a little seed of hope that you are chosen to suffer with Him, sustain you, and may Jesus sustain you and you continue to trust in Him. You are a blessing to me. May God encourage you today also with what you can see. And make you and your husband into a beautiful home one day. Soon.
OC: i was also thinking of you and matt. i still pray that you'll have him this christmas. i know our dreams will all come true one day... soon. God bless you.
are you doing ok=?
lorna: yeah, God will take care of us. i'm sure.
Of course, you're right. Looking forward to the good report and testimony!
sparrow: can't wait to see what lies at the end of the tunnel.
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