During my international adoptions to bring Oscar and Angelica home I was a complete train wreck. I knew I would be in a powerless situation - a very uncomfortable place for me. But knowing it and living it are two different things. I would give it over to God and then take it back. So much turmoil and anxiety!! And it was because I took my eyes off Him.
Here I sit nearly 11 months after bringing Angelica home and I am wrapped in peace. A peace that can only come from God and your loving support and your prayers. God was faithful during my adoptions, despite my weakness. Now I have a choice and I chose to "walk by faith and not by sight". Like Peter, I will keep my eye on Him. I will walk in His blessings...and I will be fine. The complete and utter peace I feel is an awesome blessing and I thank Him every day.
xoxo
6 comments:
You are a real inspiration! How true you are that when we give our issues to God we take them back and try to fix them ourselves. That really doesn't work. I am glad you have that God given peace. Lots of prayers going your way.
Maureen - many thoughts and prayers are with you today. The same strength and determination that brought Oscar and Angelica into a loving home will carry you through today.
Brian
Maureen, Thinking of you today. This port will be your friend. No more poking and pain.. We love the Moons family and pray for continued peace. So glad that your sister can be with you today. Remember, I'm 2 minutes away and can help at a moments notice. Much love, Lynn
Hi Maureen. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you today and lifting you up in prayer (as I do every day). It has been amazing to watch "peace" consume you over the last two weeks. Jeremiah 29:13 says "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". I do believe that!
Love, Janet
Your post made me think of my favorite Psalm, Psalm 91. "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." It looks like you've found your resting place, in His shadow and that's where true peace is found.
Janine
Buttercup.....if I had only one thing I could choose in life, I choose peacefulness. And, I certainly believe you achieve it through prayer and letting go - something that is incredibly hard for us all to do. Once again, though - you figure out a way through prayer and perserverance to get there. You are my hero.
Linda
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