Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Another challenge yet again...
Well, Miki had her last day of work today. I can't believe how quickly the tide changes. It is interesting though...despite the kind of life changing event this is, we are both not as panicked as we could be. Lord, I am definitely not doubting your presence in our lives, nor am I blaming you for our current situation. I think I am just in confusion of what exactly it is you would have us do now. I guess because this is not something we predicted at all, we must rely more so on what You will have for us in the future. I think we have truly found the meaning in Jeremiah 29:11-13 now. We have faith in You will provide us with a prosperous future, but not only that, but we will find you when we seek you with all our heart. I believe that is what we found tonight. We are able to pray and seek you with all our hearts, and for that, You have given us the peace only You can give. It does not make the journey easier, but it definitely provides an assurance that You are always watching over us. So I guess in a way that does make it more "palatable." Thank you Lord for Your people and Your presence through them. I am not certain what the future holds for us now, but we constantly seek what you would have us do....now more than ever. May we always hold ourselves up for your glory. May I be the man for I need to be for You as well as my family.
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i'm really glad God has bathed you and Miki in his peace, for both selfish and selfless reasons...I have a hard time when people I care about so much go through troubled times. I don't like it, i guess that's the selfish part. But more than that, I am so glad God has made his presence known to you two for your sakes.
ReplyDeleteOur trials are always so much easier to suffer when we lean on him! In fact, I think that is a major point to our trials in most cases, and you and Miki seem to have no shame in leaning on the arm of the Father to carry you across to the other side.
I LOVE IT!!
Thanks to our Father Steph, I just can't believe that He has brought us to this point. I should not be in awe of what He is able to do...but I truly am just basking in it right now. Ask me that in a few weeks when tiredness sets in! But I guess that is the best way we lean on Him....when we have nothing left!
ReplyDeleteThis entry reminds me of a Buddhist philosophy that I've learned within the last year ... "it is what it is" or learning to accept an outcome/a situation/an experience for what it is. It doesn't change your reaction, your feelings, or perspective on IT, but being able to accept that it has happened and is there.
ReplyDeleteIt's helped me get through many a tough situation over the past year. Free up a lot of the inner turmoil, struggle, or guilt. Then, I was able to work towards dealing with the situation (if need be) and figuring out what was next.
A little different than the Christian way, but whatever it takes for an individual to reach that source of comfort and peace.