Do you ever just put it all out there with God? Last night I did. I just expressed that His daughter was really struggling. I just needed Him to help me through the waiting and the hurt. There is a multitude of ways He could speak to me where I am at right now. He saw fit to answer and bless with perfection. He acted above and beyond what I needed Him to. I can hardly write this without completely sobbing! I can’t figure out why He endures with me. I can’t figure out when I will ever just trust Him and be satisfied in Him ALONE! So how did He bless???? He sent me new pictures this morning of our sweet baby with her package mailed last Tuesday night!!!! I have never seen a package get to her near this quickly. This is miraculous and you could never convince me otherwise. He has done this! He has done this because He hears me, He knows me, and He loves me. How I want to hear Him, know Him and love Him more!!! OH THE DEPTHS AND THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE!
So I encourage you with my devotional…again, from an All Knowing, All Powerful, yet, so intimate God…..
Trust Me one day at time. Trust keeps you close to Me, responsive to My will. Trust is not a natural response, especially for those who have been deeply wounded. My Spirit within you is your resident Tutor, helping you in this supernatural endeavor. Yield to His gentle touch; be sensitive to His prompting.
Exert your will to trust Me in all circumstances. Don’t let your need to understand distract you from My Presence. I will equip you to get through this day victoriously, as you live in deep dependence on Me. Tomorrow is busy worrying about itself, so don’t get tangled up in its worry-webs. Trust Me one day at a time.
-Sarah Young
Psalm 84:12
O LORD Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you.
Matthew 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
6 comments:
YES!!!! I have learned to lay it all out there with God during Mick's seven months of unemployment. I have learned sooo many things and God has changed me in ways I didn't even know needed changing. I will treasure this time in our lives forever. Today is Mick's first day at his new GOD-GIVEN, GOD-ORDAINED job!!!
And YES, God delivered that package and those pictures in a miraculous way JUST FOR YOU, his precious daughter! Another thing I learned is the title of your post - praising Him for WHO HE IS -especially when we don't understand.
Praising Him with you today!
Linda Thomas
Amy, what an awesome testament of His love! I have never felt closer to God than while we waited for our Addison. Every time a doubt crept into my mind, he gave me something real and tangible to tell me we were doing the right thing. He is the creator of adoption, and I know He is showering you with extra blessings as you follow His plan!! Praying for news from China, so you can travel SOON!
Hugs!
Okay, Amy. You made me cry today. God is soooooo good. He knows just what we need, when we need it - and he is so loving and patient with us. I somtimes feel so unworthy of his grace and mercy, but am so thankful for it.
Sheila
I rejoice with you, friend. How great is our God and how perfect He knows us. Trust me, he says, and I will wow your socks off again and again. Don't put me in a box, I am WAY too big for that and I will do far more than your thoughts could conceive.
Can't wait for that sweet, wild haired baby to grace your home. We are so encouraged for you.
Love and joy,
Melissa
What an encouraging post Amy! Through these times of waiting, praying and trusting, He grows our faith which is always good but not comfortable :-) Thanks for the reminder.
Adoption is a journey of faith and trust for sure. A little verse that has meant so much to me thru the years and again recently is Ps. 46:10 "Be still, and KNOW that I am God." I will pray for your Libi today!
In Him, Jill Lehman
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