Faith

Jesus said unto Him, If thou can't believe, all things are possible to Him that believeth. Marks 9:23

God is still in control, God is still working and moving....I may not be part of it in Ecuador but I am part of it where I am, where God has placed for this season. Its so exciting to be right where God wants you, to see how He works, moves, and provides in the day to day life here, in the country, in my little corner of Wisconsin. I have been burdened and have seen God lift it, I have been unsure and seen God lead the way, I have been overwhelmed and seen God give me strength.

Now when He had ended all His sayings in the audience of the people, He entered into Capernaum. And a certain centurion's servant, who was sick and ready to dis. And when He heard of Jesus, He sent unto Him the elders of the Jews, beseeching Him that He would come and heal his servant. And when they came to Jesus, they besought Him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom He should do this: For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue. Then Jesus went with them. And when He was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friend to Him, saying unto Him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. When Jesus heard these things, He marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. Luke 7:1-9

Faith

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

The past weeks have been filled with plenty of heartaches and trials. Personal struggles, that fill my mind and heart. What God? What do you really want from me? But I have also received answers and the peace of God which passes all understanding. Even when I don't know why, God has been teaching me to say, Yes, Lord. I will serve you here for today, because this is where you have me. Of course, I have a long way to go in the faith department...but I can see many small steps where once I would have doubted. I believe, and God is teaching me how to do that, no matter what it looks like on the outside, no matter what others see or say, no matter how I feel today, God I will trust you.

I'm so thankful that I am God's child, and He will not let me go. He knows my every need and desire. He gives me precious comforts and graces just when I need them most. I am still on a journey...a journey that will end in heaven, where I will be made perfect and be with my Father for eternity. But for now I keep walking....no earthly joy can measure up to that which God is preparing for me. So may I be willing to forsake all earthly comforts for souls and things of eternal value that will last forever.