If you happened to read my previous post, you will understand the title of this one. I likened our current circumstances to being on a roller coaster ride. It certainly feels like one. One that has too many loops and can't end soon enough. Life often feels like this. FEELS. The verse that comes to mind immediately is Jeremiah 17:9, "The heart is deceitful above all things..."
Our feelings are real. But that doesn't mean they are our reality.
The AF has had us on this crazy roller coaster of moving-here-no-moving-there for almost a year. Finally, paperwork came that the move we've completely prepared for is not happening. Instead of moving stateside, building our dream house and living right next door to best friends, we are moving to another continent. Big adjustment.
The ride just got bumpier. Then, we got more paperwork, finding out that we are not moving to the base we thought; the one with American amenities and a huge community for our family. Nope. We're kinda headed to an isolated place. Scary. The end of this roller coaster is in sight and I honestly have mixed feelings about getting off at this stop.
Much could still change. It always seems to. In the meantime, I am convicted that my FEELINGS are inhibiting the joy of this ride. I have to trust the operator. He's not military, he's not my hubby, He's my GOD. Unchanging. Faithful. Loving. It is sinful of me to not trust in Him fully. Ouch.
Psalm 139:7 - Where can I go from your Spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?
(No where.)
Psalm 16:11 - ....in your presence is full joy...
Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord will all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.
(That's not a suggestion.)
Philippians 4:6-7 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
(Also not a suggestion. A command with a delightful promise.)
He doesn't promise this ride will be happy go-lucky all the time, but He assures us He is with us all the way and in HIM there is Joy. In HIM there is peace.
Thank you, Lord!
The AF has had us on this crazy roller coaster of moving-here-no-moving-there for almost a year. Finally, paperwork came that the move we've completely prepared for is not happening. Instead of moving stateside, building our dream house and living right next door to best friends, we are moving to another continent. Big adjustment.
The ride just got bumpier. Then, we got more paperwork, finding out that we are not moving to the base we thought; the one with American amenities and a huge community for our family. Nope. We're kinda headed to an isolated place. Scary. The end of this roller coaster is in sight and I honestly have mixed feelings about getting off at this stop.
Much could still change. It always seems to. In the meantime, I am convicted that my FEELINGS are inhibiting the joy of this ride. I have to trust the operator. He's not military, he's not my hubby, He's my GOD. Unchanging. Faithful. Loving. It is sinful of me to not trust in Him fully. Ouch.
Psalm 139:7 - Where can I go from your Spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?
(No where.)
Psalm 16:11 - ....in your presence is full joy...
Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord will all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.
(That's not a suggestion.)
Philippians 4:6-7 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
(Also not a suggestion. A command with a delightful promise.)
He doesn't promise this ride will be happy go-lucky all the time, but He assures us He is with us all the way and in HIM there is Joy. In HIM there is peace.
Thank you, Lord!
If anyone is up to this challenge dear one it is you and that awesome family of yours! Praying for you as you get ready!
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