Disclaimer: I have no idea were this blog entry is going or will end up
Matthew 6:25-34
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? 27 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
28 “And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, 29 yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. 30 And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?
31 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the Kingdom of God[d] above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
34 “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
My dear friend Karrie pointed out this piece of scripture today, and it has valuable meaning to our family right now. I am STRESSED to the max in regards to finding a house in Maryland. It is a complicated task to say the least. Yesterday was my first freak out moment, and the first time i questioned this move. Are we supposed to do this? Is this God wanting us there or our selfish desires? Our heart says to us (we think) that we are wanted and needed in Silver Spring, so why cant we find a house? This is not the first time we have experienced these emotions and I am sure it wont be the last. This is all apart of the journey...right? Of course it is....If God wants us there then a house will pop up. So I guess were this blog will end up is a request for prayer, guidance and direction. We are on a bit of a time crunch (sort of) we have to be out of our current house by July 1st and the homeowners are going to list the house on June 1st....or we resign the lease for another school year here....so we are going to continue looking for a house like crazy, knowing that we will be provided for, whether its here or there....it is our absolutes hearts desire to be a part of this church plant. So why do we have so little faith? Because we let our guard down the past 48 hours and allowed Satan to creep in....but now we are fighting back, our noses are buried in scripture...and our hope, guidance, and direction is completely towards God. Such a confusing place to be at emotionally, but its all good, we are good...tired, i need to get groceries, a little chaos going on as the school year comes to a close...but its all good!
bye for now!
Hey Brandi and Aragon Family! I hope that I can offer some comfort in this situation you are facing.
ReplyDeleteWhen I accepted the job at the church in Omaha, I wasn't sure what to do. When I first moved to Omaha, without my wife, I was living with some friends who also worked at the church and that is where the house searching began. We were on a very similar deadline. If we were going to buy a house it had to be before the housing credit deadline or else we would rent. We made 3 separate offers on houses and all of them we loved and wanted to buy, but for some reason we were outbid and it was so discouraging. Finally we found one and were able to purchase it, on the last day available to receive the tax credit.
I think God made us wait until the last minute to show us that he is in control and that we needed to trust him more, both with the home and with the direction our life has been taking. Things are good, they aren't great, but I know I been growing and learning here.
I want to offer some encouragement by telling you that I love you guys! I know that God has amazing things in store for you. Trust him and trust your heart.
Wow! Preston you have no idea how much we needed to hear this right now!...thank you so much!! We miss you guys so much!!
ReplyDeleteWe know GOD will provide the perfect home for your family in His perfect timely fashion (which doesn't always align with ours), where He wants you to be and where you are needed most. God knows how much you are willing to sacrifice and how willing you are to "go". Remember the "let God and let go" phrase...that is so true in times like this Bran, especially when you're stressed and anxiety level is through the roof! God LOVES your family more than you do, cares about all our children even more than we do as parents. That gives me comfort.
ReplyDeleteAll the details will be ironed out, I love you and will continue to pray. Satan does not want you out there so he will try anything to prevent this from happening. You are living the great commission and I am so proud of you Bran.