We gave the latest items that the judge requested, so hopefully he will stop stalling and grant us a successful court date.
There is not a day nor a minute that goes by that I don't think of my daughter. Only its hard because she is not with us in those moments. But, we have the promises of God to stand on....And I am SO very thankful for that.
Just when I think this might be a "difficult" time, I realize that things could be worse. And that is when I am soooo very thankful that it is not.
Something I am learning- People all around us have (and will continue) to have pain and struggles in this earthly life. No one is exempt from them- no one! Not the most godly, nor the most spiritual, nor the richest or the poorest, nor the one who does SO much for God........ No one is exempt. The HOPE we, as His Children, have is that we don't have to go at it alone....Our God will NEVER forsake us, He will NEVER leave us. He never leaves, but at times you may not notice Him there. I have learned that it takes discipline to notice. There are soooo many things that are from Him that go unnoticed in our lives. I want to notice them. I never want my Lord to do something for me and not notice. My prayer is that I will notice ALL His glorious works and ALL His goodness in my life.
During hard times, I have two choices:
1. Become bittered and blame God and lengthen the distance in my relationship with Him.
or
2. Learn to trust Him and let Him be my strength, comfort and peace. In turn, my relationship becomes stronger and more intimate with Him. So, the next time (and oh, there will be a next time) I can trust Him even more to love me through whatever struggle I am in. The trust and the closeness are there..... so we can fight the battles of this fallen world- together!
This is all a journey....
greta
8 comments:
it's so nice to hear that you are once again on better terms with God!! you're mindset has changed so much over the past several weeks. that's AWESOME!!!
love you,
olga
Oh my friend, what you say is so very true!! God is our strength and He really is there to help us through each thing as it comes. I just keep reminding myself that everything can build my character and in the long run, it will glorify our God!! I love you and continue to pray for you and Selah. Love and prayers, Jenn
Greta - Your most recent post was a sweet reminder to me as well. Thanks for writing about what the Lord's teaching you. I think it's amazing how the Lord brings people into your life that can be helped through your journey. Aaron and I are praying for your family. Love, Stephanie
"This is all a journey..."
Yes. A journey to your daughter, and a journey toward deeper faith and trust in an Almighty God.
So thankful I get to walk it with you in prayer.
Very very well said. We continue to pray for your family.
You're amazing. I love you and your journey has been a testimony to so many. Keep the faith and we will keep you in our prayers.
I love you and look forward to talking to you soon! I will be leaving from Kazakhstan in a few weeks.
you amaze me, you have chosen to glorify God with this trial, how awesome. I am praying for you always.
I know it is hard. I am so sorry. Remember it is a journey. I hate the ride right now (just posted on it today). But I know that it His plan and His purpose. Cling to Him.
((hugs))
Cris
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