I know it's late already and I should probably be in bed, but there were things I wanted to write. "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1 A couple of days ago I woke up in bed and I started quoting that scripture. I didn't know why the Lord had placed that verse in my mind. I didn't even know that I had memorized the verse or even knew where it was found! I reached for my Bible to look it up and sure enough, it was Hebrews 11:1. I had been thinking about a lot of things regarding the future. One of those things was something that every-now-and-then I think about, "How in the world will God be able to grant me a spouse? Will I always be single, will God remove the desire for intimacy...wouldn't it just be easier if He did?" I am so overcome with the desire to succeed in college, to go on and get my masters, and to fulfill my calling to serve in Peru (however long I may be called to serve there, and in what capacity). And I struggle with the idea of how God could even fit marriage in that time. I am so quick to put my wonderful Savior in a box and limit Him with a timeline...telling Him how it's going to be and getting frustrated when things don't happen the way I think He would want them. Then I remind myself that God and I do not share the same mind, and that God has more plans for me than I have for myself. "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9
So, I know why God placed that scripture in my mind the other morning. I know what He's teaching me. He's teaching me to have faith in Him, to have faith in His promises, to have faith that everything will work out for those that love Him and seek after Him...to have faith in His plans...to have faith that God will do things in my life that I least expect...that He will remind me who is in charge and His ways are higher than my ways, and His thoughts are higher than my thoughts. It's not just about trust...it's about Faith! "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1
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- Rachel
- I am 24 yrs old and a recent graduate from Warner University. I graduated with my B.A. in Contemporary Literary Studies and a minor in Communication. Two years ago, in fall 06, I completed a semester at Oxford University. It was an amazing challenge that I hope to face again someday! I studied English and Literature. I look forward to obtaining my Masters in Medieval and Renaissance Literature and someday, my doctorate in English Linguistics.
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Isn't God's Word awesome? I seriously cannot believe how alive it has become to me since I started hiding it in my heart. Hebrews also says that the Word is "alive and active" (quotations added) and "sharper than a double-edged sword". I've been going through Hebrews recently, but I'm not to chapter 11 yet. :) His Word really is alive and the Holy Spirit uses it in amazing ways at the perfect time. I'm glad that you were so blessed by that verse.
Thanks for the sweet note you left on my blog. I miss you to and always pray for you (you can check my little notebook if you don't believe me). Haha! Anyway, take care of yourself. I'll keep you updated about our return. If you're keeping up with my blog, then your keeping up with me. There's nothing new here. :) Love you, sister!
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