Tuesday, November 11, 2008
TRUST ME
I've been thinking about this post for several weeks now. I feel as if God is shouting at me "just TRUST me". It's very hard for me sometimes. I'm a concrete person. I tend to like to see things right in front of me. Especially when it has to do with something about my kids or my family...I just have a much harder time than David. Everyone knows how the economy has affected people. And it's affected us. It's been hard lately. But I also know that whenever God surrounds me with the same message from all different sides (sermons, biblestudies, books, other blogs, etc, etc) - he's trying to get through to me. You've heard me talk about my biblestudy before. This Living Beyond Yourself stuff is hard! Supernatural hard. But that's the point. And so I am really trying to stretch beyond MYSELF and let God show His power the way He likes to. And not worry about the fact that Josiah is growing out of pants and shoes faster than I can even comprehend. And not think about how much more annoying it is that winter clothes are more expensive than summer clothes. Or about how Christmas is around the corner. I have much to be thankful for. MUCH. I KNOW that. And so I will choose to obey. Even though it's hard. And scary. And unknown. Because that's what I've been called to do. And I've seen the rewards of obedience in the past. And God always comes through.
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Katy....we are alike in many ways. I am also a need things in front of me type of person and want the road all mapped out for my family. Just know that you encourage many people and thank you for being so honest and open in a world where people like to put on a fake front. God uses you. I have been watching as the G.M. and Chrysler is about to lay off 25% from ea. company again up here and it breaks my heart for those people. I am reminded by that and by you that despite the economy WE are so very blessed. Our Pastor up here preached this last Sunday that to remember this world is not our home, but we will be home one day where there is no worry and no pain or sorrow. Oh, What a Day That Will Be! We always have a Hope. I can't wait to start that Beth Moore Study in a couple weeks.Sorry this is so long.
I wish I had the words...hopefully things (the economy) will get better soon. Just do trust in God and yourself - in your family. Stick together, we'll all be just fine.
good truth, katy. thanks for sharing your heart! i love hearing it!
it's good to hear your heart and be reminded we must choose to do the right thing, to trust, to believe HE has a plan!!! i too like to see the plan in action, not be walking forward in the dark...HE just doesn't always allows us to see FIRST!!! i'll be praying for you. you know i'm always here, whatever you need!!! God is going to pull you through and reward you for your faithfulness to HIM!!! i hope Bible Study this morning is just what you needed TODAY!
Been there, oh wait...I am there! That's why it's called living beyond ourselves, because it isn't the first thing we tend to do. I have learned some life long lessons from this study as well - gentle reminders of our God's greatness.
Katy, I promise, I hadn't read this until today....can't believe we just talked about all of this on the phone yesterday. God is definetely working, and stretching us all, and you're right...we DO just need to "trust Him!" I was just telling Dave last night about our conversation, and how absolutely wondreful it is that, as you say it, "we're doing life together" to get through these times together and share and relate to all of our struggles, good times, etc. Its just like we said yesterday...."Remember the big picture!!", right!! :) Love you!!!
Katy, the awesome part is....that even though times get tough you still want to be obedient and have that teachable spirit to live beyond what you think you can sometimes. Keep the faith!! We've all been through it and have our own seasons of struggles. Remember what Beth says? You just gotta go through it and not try and go around it or avoid it because in the end we become stronger. I watched the week I missed yesterday and once again it was awesome!!
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