School has been very good so far. I have 17 credit hours which consist of 6 classes: Psychology (currently an A or B), Shakespeare (currently an A), Southern Women Writers (currently an A), Heros in Film and Fiction (currently an A), Liberal Arts Chemistry (currently a low B...suffering people, suffering!), and the Leadership Seminar class (currently an A). I am taking the Leadership class in order to eventually become an RA. I found out today that your room is paid for when you're an RA...that's a nice sum right there! ;) I have determined that it will be very enjoyable to move back on campus, being near my close friends is always nice. But, I will miss the luxury of getting away from it all, my kitchen (although I am told that I might be able to use the kitchen in the new women's dorm), and my privacy. Someday, possibly my Senior year (which is only a year and a half away...ahhhhh), it would be nice to have a private room if it is at all possible. I miss the solitude of having a room to myself. Although, if I don't, I won't complain. It's better to share a room than to not have a room at all. :)
So, I am still awaiting a reply from the Best Semester Programme, they sent me an email saying that I would have an answer by around March 1st...AHHHHHH! I have been praying for God's will to lead the decision. I know that God has incredible plans laid out for all of us and I am certain that if He plans for me to go, I will go. If not, then He has better things to bring me at Warner. I know, England sounds so much better than Warner but, God can use a small school to mold me just as He can use a big university! Whichever direction the Lord leads, I know that there are still many more decisions that I will face and each one will have to be brought under the subjection of Jesus so that I may know the will of the Lord.
I'm still looking for a car. My Daddy wants to purchase a good used car for me, it's just a matter of finding the right one. I am so thankful for the generosity of my Daddy and in the way that the Lord always provides. Before I came to college, my family was desperately struggling financially. I had to take a year off between high school and college to work and save money. The money that I earned was given to my parents, who hated to take money from their own child but, it was something that I didn't have a need of for myself at the time. Well, now my Daddy has a very good job and can pay me back when I need it now. Isn't God's timing perfect? He allowed me to help my family in our time of need, and now He is making it possible for my parents to help me during my time of need. God takes care of all our needs. Isn't He awesome?! I thought I would share that because God proves Himself over and over to be a God who's timing is perfect!
My accountability partner and I are doing splendidly! We are going to begin doing "Breaking Free" by Beth Moore. My mother did the study a while back and said that we picked a great study to do. Danielle has already done the study but she wanted to do it over again and it seems to be the appropriate time to do so. My own personal Bible Study is going very well. My prayer life has increased, and my knowledge of the scriptures is increasing. I love that feeling of drawing closer to the bosom of God!
So, I started waking up at 5:00am two days ago, in order to work out with my friends Emily and Kelly. Yesterday, I jogged 3 miles in 30 minutes!!! 224 calories! Yeah baby! Hehehe. Then I did crunches and about 7 min worth of lunges. And you want to know what? My buttocks hurts SO bad! Hahahahaha. I could barely get out of bed this morning. It was quite funny actually...NOT. It's good pain. I continue to eat healthy foods and proper proportions. I am trying to consume things with a lot of protein so that I can gain more muscle. I don't necessarily want to lose weight, just unneeded fat. I want to tone up and be healthy! I weighed myself yesterday and I hadn't looked at a scale in about a month. So, I was originally at 125-128 and I am now at 112! I was totally astonished! It's not unhealthy for me to be that weight at my height. I've been eating right, walking/jogging at night, and doing my exercises. So, I'm feeling pretty good. Starting good habits for a healthy lifestyle! ;)
So, I always have things on my heart and mind. Who doesn't? But, my post before describes the approach that I want to take with all my decisions and wonderings; my anxiety and my cares. I continue to pray for God's leading to be clear to me. I want to make the right decisions that will bless others and bless God. I pray for the contentment in knowing that God is there, overseeing all that I do and say, and that He will see to every desire of my heart.
"For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly." Psalm 84:11
"Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come." John 16:13
"Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day." Psalm 25:4-5
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3
"I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart." Psalm 40:8
Friday, February 24, 2006
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Anxiety and the Power of God's Word
Oh, how often I fret about things! Stress, worry, and anxiousness: these three things love to disturb my life, and I'm not the only one they affect. Men and women both, everywhere, have difficulties with the total surrender of their decisions, their future (questioning), and their present situations. I'm glad I'm not the only one! Hahaha
Instead of bowing to the lies of Satan and the worrisome characteristic that so often plagues our lives, we have the incredible gift of God's word to speak truth into our lives and bow down to the Savior who's, "Got the WHOLE world, in his hands."
I've compiled a listing of verses that address the topic of anxiety, so...read what God has to say:
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not on your own understanding. In all of thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT ANYTHING (got that!?), but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which trandscends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
But seek first his kingdom and HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore DO NOT WORRY about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:33-34
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
And here is the verse that I named my blogger after:
BUT GOD WILL SUPPLY ALL YOUR NEEDS ACCORDING TO HIS RICHES AND GLORY BY CHRIST JESUS. Philippians 4:19
Lord, this is my prayer today:
Lord prepare me, to be a sanctuary; pure and holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving, I'll be a living, sanctuary for you.
Lord God, make me wise in your ways. Help me mature in you. Encourage me to lay my thoughts at your altar. Take the wonderings of my heart away, and fill me with your purpose. Make the light upon my path bright, give me strength to always do what's right. God, lead me and move me. Give me patience, understanding, and help me not to be anxious. Jesus, make me ready for all the things you will call me to. Give me discernment in every decision that I face. I pray all these things in your blessed Son's Holy name! Amen! :)
Instead of bowing to the lies of Satan and the worrisome characteristic that so often plagues our lives, we have the incredible gift of God's word to speak truth into our lives and bow down to the Savior who's, "Got the WHOLE world, in his hands."
I've compiled a listing of verses that address the topic of anxiety, so...read what God has to say:
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not on your own understanding. In all of thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT ANYTHING (got that!?), but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which trandscends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
But seek first his kingdom and HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore DO NOT WORRY about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:33-34
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
And here is the verse that I named my blogger after:
BUT GOD WILL SUPPLY ALL YOUR NEEDS ACCORDING TO HIS RICHES AND GLORY BY CHRIST JESUS. Philippians 4:19
Lord, this is my prayer today:
Lord prepare me, to be a sanctuary; pure and holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving, I'll be a living, sanctuary for you.
Lord God, make me wise in your ways. Help me mature in you. Encourage me to lay my thoughts at your altar. Take the wonderings of my heart away, and fill me with your purpose. Make the light upon my path bright, give me strength to always do what's right. God, lead me and move me. Give me patience, understanding, and help me not to be anxious. Jesus, make me ready for all the things you will call me to. Give me discernment in every decision that I face. I pray all these things in your blessed Son's Holy name! Amen! :)
Monday, February 20, 2006
Beauty
How often do we think on these things?:
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." Philippians 4:8
I must admit, that I do not often think on these things. I often think on the lies of Satan and that's not thinking on things that are true. There are times that I linger on the gossip of others and that's not thinking about honest things. I can think on things that aren't pure, which thoughts can sometimes be my worst enemy. I think on bitterness, strife, the sins of others and forget to think about what's lovely...like the forgiveness of God and the purification of His unfailing love. All praise shall be given to God...but often I praise myself, and I am not worthy to be praised. He shall be high and lifted up!
True beauty is within the very heart of a person. It should flow from the desire for God's righteousness, not to be puffed up, but to be sincere and gentle in our faith. "Give unto the Lord the glory due His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." Psalm 29:2
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." Proverbs 31:30
"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the UNFADING beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight." 1 Peter 3:3-4
I want it to be said of me by God:
"Rachel was beautiful and well favoured." Genesis 29:17
And I know that as with everything, Christ can mold me into the beauty that reflects Him for He has said that, "He hath made every thing beautiful in his time." Ecclesiastes 3:11
Let us all say,
"And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us." Psalm 90:17
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." Philippians 4:8
I must admit, that I do not often think on these things. I often think on the lies of Satan and that's not thinking on things that are true. There are times that I linger on the gossip of others and that's not thinking about honest things. I can think on things that aren't pure, which thoughts can sometimes be my worst enemy. I think on bitterness, strife, the sins of others and forget to think about what's lovely...like the forgiveness of God and the purification of His unfailing love. All praise shall be given to God...but often I praise myself, and I am not worthy to be praised. He shall be high and lifted up!
True beauty is within the very heart of a person. It should flow from the desire for God's righteousness, not to be puffed up, but to be sincere and gentle in our faith. "Give unto the Lord the glory due His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." Psalm 29:2
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." Proverbs 31:30
"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the UNFADING beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight." 1 Peter 3:3-4
I want it to be said of me by God:
"Rachel was beautiful and well favoured." Genesis 29:17
And I know that as with everything, Christ can mold me into the beauty that reflects Him for He has said that, "He hath made every thing beautiful in his time." Ecclesiastes 3:11
Let us all say,
"And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us." Psalm 90:17
Friday, February 17, 2006
The Flesh, Temptations, and Our Strength
1 Corinthians 6:19 "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."
Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
1 Corinthians 10:13 "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and full of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
Joshua 1:7 "Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withsoever thou goest."
Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
1 Corinthians 10:13 "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and full of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
Joshua 1:7 "Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withsoever thou goest."
Thursday, February 16, 2006
What He Wants For You
This inspirational writing was given to me by Danielle Dunn on Valentine's Day. She was given this by Cheri Marino (the children's pastor's wife at my church) on Valentine's last year. I don't know who wrote it. I thought I would post it as I was very much moved by it...and I am very thankful that Danielle blessed me with this....
What He Wants For You
Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone,
to have a deep soul relationship with another,
to be loved thoroughly and exclusively.
But God says to a Christian,
"No, not until you are satisfied, fulfilled, and content
with being loved by me alone, discovering that only in Me is your
satisfaction to be found.
Will you be able for the perfect human relationship that
I have planned for you?
You will never be untied with another until you are united with me.
Exclusive of anyone else; exclusive of any other desires or longing's.
I want you to stop planning, stop wishing,
and allow me to give you the most
thrilling plan existing.
One that you can not imagine.
I want you to have the best; please allow me to bring it to you.
You just keep watching Me, expecting the greatest things.
Keep experiencing the satisfaction that I am.
You just wait, that's all. Don't be anxious, don't worry.
Don't look around at the things others have gotten or that I have given them. You'll miss what I want to show you.
And then when you're ready,
I'll surprise you with a love far more wonderful than any you could ever dream of. You see, until you are ready and until the one I have for you is ready
(I am working even at this moment to have you both ready at the same time)
until you are both satisfied exclusively with Me
and the life I have prepared for you,
you won't be able to experience the love
that exemplifies a relationship with Me,
and to enjoy materially and concretely
the everlasting beauty, perfection and love that I have to offer you with myself. Know that I love you utterly, I am God!"
Believe it and be satisfied.
What He Wants For You
Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone,
to have a deep soul relationship with another,
to be loved thoroughly and exclusively.
But God says to a Christian,
"No, not until you are satisfied, fulfilled, and content
with being loved by me alone, discovering that only in Me is your
satisfaction to be found.
Will you be able for the perfect human relationship that
I have planned for you?
You will never be untied with another until you are united with me.
Exclusive of anyone else; exclusive of any other desires or longing's.
I want you to stop planning, stop wishing,
and allow me to give you the most
thrilling plan existing.
One that you can not imagine.
I want you to have the best; please allow me to bring it to you.
You just keep watching Me, expecting the greatest things.
Keep experiencing the satisfaction that I am.
You just wait, that's all. Don't be anxious, don't worry.
Don't look around at the things others have gotten or that I have given them. You'll miss what I want to show you.
And then when you're ready,
I'll surprise you with a love far more wonderful than any you could ever dream of. You see, until you are ready and until the one I have for you is ready
(I am working even at this moment to have you both ready at the same time)
until you are both satisfied exclusively with Me
and the life I have prepared for you,
you won't be able to experience the love
that exemplifies a relationship with Me,
and to enjoy materially and concretely
the everlasting beauty, perfection and love that I have to offer you with myself. Know that I love you utterly, I am God!"
Believe it and be satisfied.
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Accountability
Draw me close to you
Never let me go
I lay it all down again
to hear you say that I'm your friend
You are my desire
No one else will do
Cause no one else could take your place
I feel the warmth of your embrace
Help me find a way
And lead me back to you
You're all I want
You're all I've ever needed
You're all I want
Help me know you are near
I absolutely love this song and I haven't been able to get it out of my head this week! Hahaha, I've been singing it everyday.
The splendor of the king
Robed in majesty
the beginning and the end
the beginning and the end
The God-head three in one
Father, Spirit, Son
the lion and the lamb
the lion and the lamb
HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD
SING WITH ME
HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD
AND ALL WILL SEE
HOW GREAT, HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD
AMEN!
What such great blessings the Lord gives us in each day! The comfort of friendship, of family, of scripture, of prayer, and of encouragement! I will never have words beautiful to enough to describe our glorious King...robed in majesty! How great is our God! I cannot wait for that glorious day when Jesus I shall see,...the one who saved me by His grace...and when He takes me by the hand, and leads me to the promised land...what a day, glorious day, that will be!!! I want to give thanks to God for putting Danielle Dunn in my life. The Lord has supplied an amazing accountability partner! Danielle graduated from the college I am going to, about a year ago. She is from my parent's home-town in Ohio. Danielle is a woman of God! She is passionate about purity, passionate about memorizing scripture, and passionate about prayer! I've been needing a woman here at school that can encourage me in my own desires for those things. I give thanks to God for answered prayer! Danielle and I have decided to meet once a week and stay accountable to each other, and already it is such a blessing!
I just want to encourage whoever is reading this, to pray that God will put an accountability partner in your life, if He hasn't already...I believe that it is needed in the life of anyone that is truly striving after a healthy relationship with Christ. God has never ceased to provide for me in this area. The two accountability partners/persons that God has used in my life are Susan Watts and Christa Wilson. What amazing things He has shown me through my fellowship with them. I am excited about the things He will be doing in my life through my accountability through Danielle. I ask that you would pray for me and pray for Danielle.
Never let me go
I lay it all down again
to hear you say that I'm your friend
You are my desire
No one else will do
Cause no one else could take your place
I feel the warmth of your embrace
Help me find a way
And lead me back to you
You're all I want
You're all I've ever needed
You're all I want
Help me know you are near
I absolutely love this song and I haven't been able to get it out of my head this week! Hahaha, I've been singing it everyday.
The splendor of the king
Robed in majesty
the beginning and the end
the beginning and the end
The God-head three in one
Father, Spirit, Son
the lion and the lamb
the lion and the lamb
HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD
SING WITH ME
HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD
AND ALL WILL SEE
HOW GREAT, HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD
AMEN!
What such great blessings the Lord gives us in each day! The comfort of friendship, of family, of scripture, of prayer, and of encouragement! I will never have words beautiful to enough to describe our glorious King...robed in majesty! How great is our God! I cannot wait for that glorious day when Jesus I shall see,...the one who saved me by His grace...and when He takes me by the hand, and leads me to the promised land...what a day, glorious day, that will be!!! I want to give thanks to God for putting Danielle Dunn in my life. The Lord has supplied an amazing accountability partner! Danielle graduated from the college I am going to, about a year ago. She is from my parent's home-town in Ohio. Danielle is a woman of God! She is passionate about purity, passionate about memorizing scripture, and passionate about prayer! I've been needing a woman here at school that can encourage me in my own desires for those things. I give thanks to God for answered prayer! Danielle and I have decided to meet once a week and stay accountable to each other, and already it is such a blessing!
I just want to encourage whoever is reading this, to pray that God will put an accountability partner in your life, if He hasn't already...I believe that it is needed in the life of anyone that is truly striving after a healthy relationship with Christ. God has never ceased to provide for me in this area. The two accountability partners/persons that God has used in my life are Susan Watts and Christa Wilson. What amazing things He has shown me through my fellowship with them. I am excited about the things He will be doing in my life through my accountability through Danielle. I ask that you would pray for me and pray for Danielle.
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Writings
Me and my Sissy! :) 
So, I thought I would post something that I had written a while back now...hope you gain something from it! :)
Trials and misconceptions
By Rachel R. Snow
It is upon thought that we begin to understand something of supreme importance. Although, what we thought was so imperative, after time has gone its course, we look back upon and are amazed that we even spent so much time on the matter. Isn't it ironic then that we do this every time something interrupts the cycle of our life as we would prefer it to be? Given light and time to relax, our problems or situations seem so trivial to the ones we are presently in, and yet the cycle continues. We often assume we are the only humans on earth to experience this trial and do not look to the Bible to help us to sort it all out. We want to remain in control and know what is to happen next, but all the wanting in the world cannot change the fact that we know nothing when compared to the mind of God. We are only given a glimpse into the mind of God, yet it is He that remains in control of our destiny and we must give our cares to the Lord for it is only He that knows what is to come. We wait in expectation of information from everyone, it is in our daily conversations with people, yet the very things that are significant for us to find out about are the outcomes of trials and tribulations. We seek to have the answers in verbal or written form, like the writing on the walls or a voice from heaven, but it is much more often that in the silence we come to know the answers for which we seek. Like a breath of sweet peace upon the soul. The Lord provides our answers but are we ready to accept that the answer sometimes requires us not to know? Is it because He does not care? Quite the contrary, it is because He does care and loves us beyond anyone ever could. That is why He keeps certain things from us, so that we may depend upon Him more. We have seen it proved over the course of our lives that we cannot depend on anyone fully except for the one true God! Would we rather that our answers came from man who is not dependable, who has flaws, and knows not the answers to his own questions? Or rather, should we seek after the peace and guidance that comes from knowing God?
So, I thought I would post something that I had written a while back now...hope you gain something from it! :)
Trials and misconceptions
By Rachel R. Snow
It is upon thought that we begin to understand something of supreme importance. Although, what we thought was so imperative, after time has gone its course, we look back upon and are amazed that we even spent so much time on the matter. Isn't it ironic then that we do this every time something interrupts the cycle of our life as we would prefer it to be? Given light and time to relax, our problems or situations seem so trivial to the ones we are presently in, and yet the cycle continues. We often assume we are the only humans on earth to experience this trial and do not look to the Bible to help us to sort it all out. We want to remain in control and know what is to happen next, but all the wanting in the world cannot change the fact that we know nothing when compared to the mind of God. We are only given a glimpse into the mind of God, yet it is He that remains in control of our destiny and we must give our cares to the Lord for it is only He that knows what is to come. We wait in expectation of information from everyone, it is in our daily conversations with people, yet the very things that are significant for us to find out about are the outcomes of trials and tribulations. We seek to have the answers in verbal or written form, like the writing on the walls or a voice from heaven, but it is much more often that in the silence we come to know the answers for which we seek. Like a breath of sweet peace upon the soul. The Lord provides our answers but are we ready to accept that the answer sometimes requires us not to know? Is it because He does not care? Quite the contrary, it is because He does care and loves us beyond anyone ever could. That is why He keeps certain things from us, so that we may depend upon Him more. We have seen it proved over the course of our lives that we cannot depend on anyone fully except for the one true God! Would we rather that our answers came from man who is not dependable, who has flaws, and knows not the answers to his own questions? Or rather, should we seek after the peace and guidance that comes from knowing God?
Saturday, February 04, 2006
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
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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