So here we are...staring at blank walls and empty corners in our house. This was our home for 7 years. Now it's time to say goodbye. Suddenly this "leap of faith" is becoming frighteningly real. All of our possessions are in boxes, we've taken van loads of donations to the local Rescue Mission, and we are moving to a new home. From this point forward we will probably always live out of suitcases and boxes. At one point, Kara panicked, "Daddy, all we have in the fridge is noodles!"
The question we wrestle with is this,
can we be thankful for noodles and boxes? Honestly, it's difficult. You can pray for us. We know God's Word says, "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God" (
Philippians 4:6). And, "
give thanks in all circumstances"
(I Thessalonians 5:18). Therefore we are very intentional in our family prayer times to begin with thanksgiving, then to bring our requests. When we think about God's infinite grace, His faithful love toward us, and the gift of His Holy Spirit, we really do have so much to be thankful for.
Here's a few more things we're thankful for...
a strong marriage,
health and safety,
friends who encourage us,
family who loves us,
a house to live in,
ministry partners who support us,
two sending churches,
worship music,
white chocolate mochas,
pizza,
and the list goes on.....
OH man! Been there! When we left Holland for Barakel! And are there again! I find myself getting overwhelmed with all that needs to be done and all the money that needs to be raised! I am learning to be at peace...this is not an easy road at all my friends! Praying for you!
ReplyDeleteIt is worth whatever it costs me to share the love of Jesus with others who don't know Him. He is worth it!
ReplyDeleteYou know who said that? Joe Stowell during MBI chapel once. I wrote it down and it still is in my Bible reminding me regularly that He is worth whatever I have to sacrifice to share Him with others.
Praying for your family today.