Not gonna deny that the email from my coordinator had me confused. {Read that post here}
But my mom pretty quickly reminded me not to count all as loss just yet and believe that God has a purpose that is not changing, even if in the end, that means this trip is cancelled.
In talking to the team members though, as we got more details and a better idea of what this would mean for the trip, there is a high likelihood that we will still go as planned. The yes-no-maybe uncertainty of this trip is constantly reminding me of God's unpredictability and humbling me. Like the {song} says, I pretty easily feel like I've got Him figured out and 'under control', and sometimes He may simply need to shake things up just to remind me who's really driving this thing!
The above quote has been an especial encouragement through this. The purpose of this journey is not so I can bring great results to God. It's ultimately about growing in a relationship with Him. Obedience. One step at a time. And what a comfort to know that the outcome is in His hands and His control! Even when His plans don't seem to make sense (often because I misread them, or they don't fit my plans...) I can fully trust that this is His story, and it will end up just the way He planned from the beginning. He awesomely invites us to be a part of it all, and delights in doing His work through His children.
Sometimes His unpredictability may throw me for a loop. But as I learn to walk in obedience, one step at a time, He will form the results. My security lies there.
Can't wrap my mind around You;
Can't put You in a box;
Can't keep You safely contained.
You're gonna move the way
You wanna move today;
Just let me follow along.
When I know that I know what You have down the road;
When I'm sure that I've figured You out;
Help me see that I'm small,
That I can't know it all;
'Cause You're so unpredictable.
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