Here we are in "Week 6," with a front row seat in God's work. Pretty neat. He's been doing so much in our family through this season. What really struck me this week is how much I've been living "upside down" that is trying to do things on my own. I've had many moments of completely letting go (which I never thought was possible) these last few weeks and they've been the most peaceful times of my life.
I had a great picture this week of being in the boat with Jesus. I can see the shore, and now the seas are calmer so I take hold of the rudder to steer us to land. Ah, imagine me taking control! But, as I grabbed the rudder, the peace left me and all of sudden the storm reappeared. What a good lesson - that no matter what I think I see in front of me and how it might be the "right" thing, why would I take control away from the one person who knows the plan! I want to live in peace and confidence that God will lead me. It's not to say that life is complacent or I just sit and and wait - I just need to KEEP THE FOCUS ON HIM!
We are also very excited about how much He has been doing through my time at home with other people in my life. I've seen so much fruit from relationships that intersect with our family which is yet another testimony that I'm exactly where I need to be. So, alas, it's not been about the job (imagine that!) but about establishing a foundation and casting a vision in our family. I'll post next time on the vision He's been sharing with us. It's amazing!
"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:3
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