After an exhausting weekend, I took a long walk with Lucy on Sunday evening. I took my mp3 and listened to worship music, which took me into a long prayer time as I walked. As another time of transition looms, my spirit is a little restless. As I cried to the Lord and asked for his peace, his vision, and for strength to obey His will, I felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness. I am certain of God's hand being on our family and I know He chooses the path we each must take - for His own divine reasons. All my life I was a 'homebody' - loved being at home, loved it when family was all around. I've never been a 'lone ranger'-type. I really, really do not like the fact that we have no extended family close-by. Close friends are wonderful, but there's really a unique aspect to family relationships. And unless the Lord makes a way for us to move back to the Pacific Northwest, I need to cultivate a heart of contentedness for the path He chooses for us. That's my heart's desire: to be content and joyful in the place God leads me to.
So, as we face yet another move and more change, I am thanking God that He is the ONE constant in our lives and that His grace is sufficient for ALL our needs. In Psalm 68, it says "He places the lonely in families." I'd like that right about now.
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Hi Lori,
What a rigorous schedule you have! Sickness still reigns at our house. Holly is better, Sam is just getting over it and Alex just came down with it! Some kind of virus that causes high fever, sore throat and cough. How is school going? On the 20th, we are going to be involved in the "Tator Tumble" in GH. Two semis loaded with potatoes and cabbages that are being given away to Anyone (not needs based). We are going to help bag and distribute - wanna come? Maybe you could come over after for pizza after. Mary
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