I haven't posted in a while. I have been busy. But what I really have been doing is forgetting.
Forgetting to let God take control.
Forgetting that HE knows what I need.
Forgetting to ask and WAIT.
Does God ever crack you up? I mean seriously. I asked God, really asked, to see more of Him. I felt "lonely" for Him. I have seen Him working lately, and I feel His presence, but I haven't had any personal accounts and I missed it. God reminded me that it was because I was so busy taking care of my own stuff that I forgot to involve Him. Let's just say this is not a good plan!
So, I went to God and asked. Then, I picked up my Bible and remembered to LOOK for Him. Then, He did it! Answers started pouring in. And the last one, that's one to watch. That one is the one that cracked me up. But it is last, I have to list the others first.
First: We have been praying for a young run-away addict who was living with her dealer. I had an opportunity to minister to her for a short time and she still made the decision to go. I was heartbroken and when I lost communication, I believed that the worst had probably happened. My only hope was that she had made a decision for Christ at one point and I couldn't believe He would ever let her go. She is just a kid! I learned that she was in a new home and at church! YESTERDAY! God is sooooo good to bring her through that! God reminded me that I don't get to know what "too far gone" looks like. There is ALWAYS hope in Him! Praise the Lord!
Then: I have a very delayed adopted daughter who is struggling with everything from grief and loss to adjusting. She also has psychiatric needs that complicate her processing. She has only been in our home for a year and a half and she is 15. I decided to change the way we are tackling her school. I desperately was in search of information and when I finally let go of the late-night crazy pursuit, an email came across my desktop with a conference that looks like it is designed to meet my needs and questions! God is soooooo Good! Now, I just have to get there. But! I have no doubt that it will happen.
But! Next and Last: We have a nanny who the kids love and who would be willing to stay with the kids while I am gone at the conference except that she is changing jobs right at the time the conference is on. I don't blame her. She has a college degree and a heart for children. She will do great things, but, that left me without someone at a time when I really need someone. So I prayed. Today. I asked God to bring to mind someone I am not thinking of, someone that He has for our family. I went to lunch with my hubby and as we walked into the restaurant, I prayed that if there is a waitress that might want some extra hours please bring her to our attention. Then, I laughed at myself because I thought I must be desperate to try to recruit just anyone, even the waitress. I laughed out loud when our waitress looked down at me and said, "Wait, I know you!" And she did!!! I had known her and her family since she was young, but I hadn't seen them since she was a teen. They are wonderful people and I really like this girl. I brought it up with her right then and there. And I followed with a phone call. I cannot guarantee she will say yes, but I know God wanted me to ask! And to make this part even more funny, I accidentally came across her mom's phone number today while looking for the phone number of a previous babysitter who might be able to help. Remember, this is someone I haven't talked to in long time! How great is it that God would put on my heart to pray for a waitress when there was NO reason I should expect to see someone I know. Different town, bigger town. So fun. I love that God not only answers prayers, but He answers them in a way that we cannot deny it is Him! Awesome. Thank you God.
My verse for today is: Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
