One scripture that gets me the most is "Be still and know I am God." UGH! To me, that means "Chill out and know that I'm here; I'll take care of it." That speaks volumes to me, being impatient and always on the run. Lately, I've had so much crap piling on top of me that I had forgotten to stop and give it to God. In that moment moment when I finally realized the err of my ways, I stopped and shoved it off. I continued to try and pray, communicating with Him and allowing him to work through my crap for me. But, being stubborn, I kept going back to my issues, freaking out and stressing out and He kept telling me to just chill. "But what about my car? What about the costumes, rehearsals, tech, lighting, props and the programs for the play? What about Grandpa? What about my job?" SOOO many questions!!! He just keeps saying "BE STILL. I am here." So I've been trying to breeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaathe and remember He never gives me more than I can handle. Isn't that interesting? He never gives us more than we can handle. That means whatever we're going through, we are guaranteed able to get through it as long as we trust in Him. The really funny thing is when I discover how he helps me, how he answers my prayers. It's never what is expected. And why not? He's GOD. He's a tricksey one, lol.
One thing that has really inspired me is the journey some really great people have been going through. I have had the pleasure and joy of knowing this wonderful family through RTP, the Warners. They and their kids have been involved with the past several children's shows and I've have gotten to know them and just love them. Over the past two years, Mark and Kris have been working through the adoption system in attempts to adopt a baby. At first their journey led them to Vietnam, and now to Taiwan, where they are so close to getting their baby boy, Samuel Isaac Chia-Shun. Their stories of this tedious and crazy journey are amazing and truly exhibit how God works in people's lives. I think everyone should check out their blog which a chronicle of each step they have taken. I'm so happy that they are going to get little Samuel in the beginning of March, and I cannot wait to finally meet this baby that has already touched so many hearts and lives, including mine. Mark and Kris' story is truly one of trusting in God and believing that He will deliver, especially in times when they didn't know where they were going to get money or answers.
http://warneradoption.blogspot.com/
I was interested to see what Samuel's Taiwanese name, Chia-Shun meant, so I looked it up. "Chia" means One who is born in the daylight or "surrounded by light". WOW. "Shun" means Speed; smooth, agreeable. Then I looked at Samuel and Isaac. "Samuel" means God heard, or asked of God; requested of God. "Isaac" means (This my favorite) Laughter or He will laugh.
Thank you God for blessing me with so much, and continuing to do so. Thank you for blessing me with friends who uplift when I feel down, and giving me the opportunity to do so in return. Thank you for all you've done with these situations. You know the needs and you know the perfect timing for all. Thank you. Please keep me and all who read this safe this week, and continue to reveal yourself to us as only you know how. Touch those who need to know you are there and use us to touch each other.
Amen.
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