This project has been under way now for nearly 2 years, and in that time there has been an air of pride in our hearts concerning the decision move to Manhattan for the glory of God. That somehow this was "our" decision and "our" mission as a family. And in all this time we forgotten to LISTEN for God and his wisdom in our desire and planning. Recently, however, He has been shouting at us, and finally gotten our attention. Through the counsel of a few loving brothers, he has reminded us that his timing and his will is greater than our own. I mean lets face it, do we really make any decisions outside of his sovereignty? As time goes on, I am learning that God is truly immovable and it is us who must yield to His will no matter the outcome; and that is the scariest thing about trusting in Him.
Our house has not sold yet, and we really cannot move without that happening. Our desire to serve Christ in Kansas has not been removed from our hearts but we dont want to make a move without the Lords blessing in every detail. We pray that an offer comes soon, but we are patient in our hope and ask our brothers and sisters in Christ to pray for the same, but most of all that we would remain in Him and that our hearts would be at peace in humility.
Moses had a conversation with God in Exodus 33:12-23 about this very thing. Moses didn't want to make a move without the Lord going with him. He understood that there could be no success without His blessing and that there would be no glory for God if His hand was not over every detail in their exodus and journey to the promise land. We are the same, we won't move without God being along with us.
Thank you for all of your prayers and we will continue to keep you all posted on our progress.
Our house has not sold yet, and we really cannot move without that happening. Our desire to serve Christ in Kansas has not been removed from our hearts but we dont want to make a move without the Lords blessing in every detail. We pray that an offer comes soon, but we are patient in our hope and ask our brothers and sisters in Christ to pray for the same, but most of all that we would remain in Him and that our hearts would be at peace in humility.
Moses had a conversation with God in Exodus 33:12-23 about this very thing. Moses didn't want to make a move without the Lord going with him. He understood that there could be no success without His blessing and that there would be no glory for God if His hand was not over every detail in their exodus and journey to the promise land. We are the same, we won't move without God being along with us.
Thank you for all of your prayers and we will continue to keep you all posted on our progress.
We are excited with what God is doing in your lives, and are encouraged with you obeying God and listening! Praying for you and His timing!
ReplyDeleteListening....the most important thing we can do in our relationship with Jesus:) Loves, hugs and prayers!!
ReplyDeleteWow, well said. It sounds like God still has something to teach you here in FC. Please do keep us posted.
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