waiting

Hi Everyone~

It's been a crazy busy week.  But a good week also.  I started the new job and love it.  I thank God for His provisions.  Isn't it wonderful that He knows exactly what we need, when we need it!  Much more so than when 'I' try to do things in and on my own.  (notice I say 'try') haha~ He gets it done, He doesn't try.  AMEN.

I attend Calvary Chapel in Asheville, and we are reading through the entire New Testament in like two weeks!! This past Monday we read Matthew, last night they read Mark, (I didn't go, I was exhausted) tonight we will pick up where they left off last night. This Sat. we will be reading from 10-4pm with a light lunch. Then begin again on Monday through Wednesday. It is amazing to HEAR the Word read. It also is quite intimate to hear another read the Word of God.  I am so thankful for my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Each morning I read "My Utmost for His Highest" by Oswald Chambers.  This daily reading goes deep into the understanding of WHO I am in Christ. Who He is in me and if I allow Him to be the master of my life or if I only say the words, yet strive to maintain control myself. (we know that in reality, none of us controls anything)

Yesterday this stood out to me: 'Beware of anything that competes with loyalty to Jesus Christ'~ pretty good advice and very true.

This morning this stood out to me: 'When God gives a vision and darkness follows, wait. God will make you in accordance with the vision He has given if you will wait His time. Never try to and help God fulfill His word. Abraham went through thirteen years of silence, but in those years all self-sufficiency was destroyed; there was no possibility left of relying on common-sense ways. Those years of silence were a time of discipline, not displeasure.'

Wait?? I don't know about you, but waiting is hard for me to do. 13 years?? geezzz and I think a week or two is long much less a month or a year!!  We are such a NOW generation aren't we. discipline? Discipline is not usually a pleasant thing is it? Even as children, we do not like it, even if it is for our own good, safety and building our character. oh and here it is again, never try to help God~ ooops, I do that too. In truth, if I am 'trying' to help God, doesn't that imply I do not trust Him to do it for me? 
Lord, I pray that I would trust you with my day to day life, that I rest in you, that I will wait for your time in ALL things, and be thankful for where I am right now.  I also pray Lord for all those reading this message, that you would bring them peace and comfort in what ever areas of their lives you see a need.  In Jesus precious name I pray to thee God, AMEN.

Vaya con Dios~  Go with God.

Kim