The search began. We got the “go ahead” fro the bank to buy
a house. We were approved for a certain amount. We were excited to say the least.
Not quite right. Not the right price. Almost. Perfect!!! We
found “the house” and after negotiating with the bank, we got it for a steal.
Until…things started to unravel. The anxiety began; the peace
left. God, why is this not working out? Well, God had other plans, better plans!
After a series if unexpected events, it became evident that
it was NOT the time to buy a house. It was time to pay off our credit card debt.
All the saving we thought was for a house was really for a different purpose.
HIS will. Not ours.
Peace returned. I know this feeling well. It is the peace
that comes through submission. Fellow mom, there is safety in surrender to God.
Is there an area in your life you feel God is calling you to
surrender? Your job plans? A change in priorities? Where to send your kids to
school? Whether or not to homeschool? Beginning a new ministry? Possibly saying
“no” to a really tempting, but untimely opportunity? Submission in your
marriage?
Let’ pray.
Heavenly Father, You are Faithful and True. We can trust you
with ALL things. Please help us to surrender our plans and desire in exchange
for your perfect and holy will. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Verses to ponder:
"For
my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As
the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways
“Many
are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21
Teresa what a hard lesson that you handled so beautifully. God is so good to let us know when we are going off His path, but it takes a submissive child of God to handle something like this so gracefully... Thank you for sharing this lesson with us.
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