First, the fact that I leave in 20 some days for France for a year!
Second, how awesome this weather is... 72, light winds, chirping crickets, and to top it off, a beautiful sunset.
Third, how long but full this summer has been with all of life events...
Fourth, that BOTH of my little brothers are no longer "little".
And fifth, the true peace that can only come from One source.
It is all too easy to get your panties in a bunch when something goes wrong, stresses you out, or irritates you. I think having peace is a choice. Choosing to trust, to relax and to make the most of the situation.
Many times, usually when I am lacking sleep, tired of thinking through the situations of life, I actually find my mind wandering. Seemingly an oxymoron, I know. I can't seem to shut my brain off. There are plenty of tasks to accomplish: people to call, emails to send, chores to do - I literally have to write a list down before I go to bed, just to ease my mind.
Recently, I have noticed times where I felt this sense of peace - trust. How to get there? SURRENDER. Surrender the situation, the emotion, the effects, the people. This summer, among other things, my mind has been busy thinking of support raising tasks, wondering how and where the support will come from, who to call, what to say,, and now I only have 24 days to raise the rest of my support (25%)!
Recently, I have noticed times where I felt this sense of peace - trust. How to get there? SURRENDER. Surrender the situation, the emotion, the effects, the people. This summer, among other things, my mind has been busy thinking of support raising tasks, wondering how and where the support will come from, who to call, what to say,, and now I only have 24 days to raise the rest of my support (25%)!
Yet, I have this peace knowing my Provider will prevail. Hearts will be moved to the reality of the eternal impact of what I get to be apart of this upcoming year. Lives will be impacted for eternity.
So my friends, I encourage you to make the choice for peace, trusting He will guide, direct, and give of His abundant wisdom.
Hannah dear-
ReplyDeleteOh what joy it brings my heart that my Maker would use you, one of "my girls" :) to speak a reminder of deep truth to my heart...I miss you already my friend! Love you-
Becky
ps: if the Lord gives you permission (I know your schedule is crazy), please keep writing about your walk with the Lord. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the pictures that let me SEE your life, but the greater joy is hearing from your heart!!
I LOVE M.
ReplyDeleteI remember that week the weather finally cooled down to the 70's and it was feeling perfect out. My Mom or Dad said "You know why? It's Maranatha week. The weather is always perfect at maranatha"