"God makes no mistakes. He does not fall asleep. He does not forget His loved children. He asks us, every day, no matter what circumstances or adversities we find ourselves in, to trust and obey. He has so arranged things that we may not often fathom His sovereign purposes, but now and then He vouchsafes to us a glimpse of what He is up to."
This paragraph comes from These Strange Ashes by Elisabeth Elliot, once again. I love what she says here! I have found this statement to be very true. So many times, I want to know EVERY detail of my life. Just recently I found myself caught in between two decisions and I had no idea what I would do. It's so hard because sometimes the Lord makes us wait for what seems like an eternity before He answers. When He does, it is amazing how perfect the timing is.
I guess you could say I have been in a place of feeling like I don't have any idea whatsoever as to what He is up to. There are so many questions that I have about my life and future and I'm not getting answers. I have to constantly remind myself of Isaiah 55:8-9 which says that His ways are higher than mine! I know that, but it doesn't always stop my mind from wondering what is to come. Because I am such a detail oriented person, it is hard for me to completely trust that all things will come together in the right time...not MY time, but HIS. I know that His purpose is to teach me to trust Him. I go through times where I really feel like I'm finally getting the hang of trusting Him...until something else comes up which requires an even greater amount of trust.
Now, I'm about to start my 7th semester of college. In May, I'll finally have the diploma in my hand. I cannot wait for that day. As much as I look forward to graduating, I can't help but wonder what will come next. I am still planning to try to return to Cambodia next summer for several months (as many as I can afford.) So there's the question of raising money, finding someone to go with me, and the fear of things happening this year that will change my plans. Then, there's the whole "ring before spring" deal. Everyone seems to either be getting married, engaged, or at least in a relationship...except me (and a few others haha.) Obviously, I've been worrying about a lot lately!
With all of these questions and concerns on my mind right now, I read the words of this awesome woman and find them to be such an encouragement! The Lord knows my heart. He knows about all of my worries. And HE IS IN CONTROL! Elliot also said that "we should not be surprised at the mysterious ways in which our loving Father works all things together for good." Of course He's not going to do everything the way I have it planned. If I knew everything He was planning, life wouldn't be an adventure...and oh, it is quite the adventure!
I just have to trust and wait on the Lord. Hence, the title of this blog: trusting and waiting.
I can definitely relate to that, although I'm younger and I am not facing the same obstacles, I am still learning how to trust and put my faith in him. It's always good to have another point of view. :)
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Matthew 6:25-26
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[c]?
I found your blog through clicking on one of my favorite bands, and it brought you up (Since you liked the same band). :)I definitely agree, It's great. It really helps you through things when you realize that other people have faced the same thing and it's not just you. It also helps with encouragement because those other people know how you feel. That's awesome, I have lived in FL my whole life, I love it here(: . I am totally blank when it comes to what I am called to do. I am really praying God will reveal that to me. Thanks for replying. I will definitely be praying that God reveals things to you!
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Hey, sorry it has taken me so long to reply. I am in 11th grade, I plan to graduate this year. I have never seen myself as the classic American church goer. The thought of the routine kills me. I want to travel, so I thought about missions but I am not sure. It's all so confusing right now. I know God's timing is the best so I am definitely trusting in him.
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