Last night Justin was telling our youth that God does have a will for our lives and it is no secret. When he asked who wanted to know what God's will for them was, everyone in the room raised their hands. I know that personally, I wasn't thinking of what God wanted, but what I wanted to know about my physical life. How many grand children would I have, would I ever go to Alaska...that kind of thing.
But those are not God's will for us. God's will is simple, live well for the Master, making him proud of you as you work hard in his orchard. As you learn more and more how God works, you will learn how to do your work...have string to stick it out over the long haul...strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy, thanking the Father who makes us strong enough to take part in everything bright and beautiful that he has for us (maybe Alaska - the beautiful things part).
I have been striving to be a more Godly woman. It is hard and some days I do better than others. It is rather hard living in a home where everyone does not share the same faith. But I also know that I cannot let the lack of faith others have influence me, I have to do what is right for me and for Caleb. I am starting to "do" what God wants for me. I find myself not nearly as worried with worldly things that can bog down people day to day. I look forward to finding what out where this road will take me, and I know I will in His time as long as I continue to do good, learn, be strong, and thank Him.
You know the end of the destination now just allow the journey to please the Master. In my memory is Florida, Alaska and Texas for places to live and by far the most beautiful work God did was in Alaska. Keep the faith Sister, keep holding on to the faith.
ReplyDeleteSharon, Faith is the best stress reliever I have ever discovered. It is a wonderful, peaceful feeling to be able to say, " Here you go God... here is that problem that you saw coming my way. I know that only you know how to handle it, so I trust that you will."
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