So, I am in Eastern Oregon at the Eagle Crest Resort. Last chance for my family to all hang out together. I am so grateful for this time.
It has also been a time of processing and sorting out all the ideas in my head. I have lists now of things I need to do, things I need to pack, things I need to purchase, people I want to spend time with, people I need to contact about support. Lots of lists. :-)
And here is something else I am processing: Is is faith if we "give God an out"? For example, if I pray that all my support will come in, but I tell people that I will leave on October 3rd only if that is when God wants me to go. --does that just mean, I am giving God an out for providing by then or does it mean that I truly believe that God is all ...the end...the beginning...the master and provider in His timing. What do you think? Does that even make sense?
I guess you don't really know if you are leaving on the 3rd do you?....Does God know? I think so...and you know, He is OK if you are giving Him an out...maybe He will just chuckle and gently whisper:"It's OK to give me a way out....I'm OK if you do, and I am OK if you don't...just trust me, I will get you there in MY time" ...what am I doing? Playing God? No, just trying to imagine this loving Father of ours...I just love Him so much ...and we love you Melissa...you are awesome.
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ReplyDeleteI think that saying you will leave only if God wills it is a very Biblical thing to say (James 4:13-15). I don't really see it as giving God an out, especially if you are using that statement as a statement of humility before the Lord and confidence in His plan for you. Hope you had a great time with your family and that your preparations are going well. You're in my prayers. God Bless --Sean