Be Still...

A dear friend had a series of potential health scares for his family a few months back and asked for prayer. I have a monthly prayer list in my bible that I jot down those who come across my path that I think need prayer, and then of course those who ask. What is interesting to me though is that once I write them down and pray for them I forget about them. It's as if I have laid them at Jesus's feet and trust that he will provide, then when they get answered, I write thank you next to it. It serves as a great benchmark that continues to build my faith as each one is answered.

Just yesterday my friend wrote back and said his dad was given a clean bill of health, with absolutely no cancer as previously diagnosed, and his daughter's pregnancy is going beautifully despite the huge alarms early on. In his words, he reported, "Connie - it seems that your prayers have been working, thank you."

Well my reply was to never doubt God's goodness and mercy, even when things are off kilter. He does hear our prayers, not just mine and "Is working all things to the good that love him and are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28. So even when hard times hit, and they will, you can trust your heavenly Father to have your best interest in mind.

I have learned through the hard times, and seeming setbacks to trust God is working behind the scenes and is preparing something better than I could imagine. The most recent was my apartment search here. When looking I had several setbacks, then when I had moved forward with one, willing to settle for a one bedroom, things changed several times and then at the last minute and I was given a 2 bedroom for the price of the one bedroom! Totally unprecedented and something I could not have done on my own!

Through it all, in the states, overseas etc., I have learned to trust in Jesus and allow him to steer my ship without letting "fear or anxiety" control me. I am not saying it is easy, but with continued practice, you will become more confident in your walk as God continually shows up and directs your path for his glory!

Won't you trust him today? He is only a prayer away....

Song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHATCAvlqQA