Recently, when God told me to go home to see my mom, I wasn't sure how I would be able to. But God knew and He provided a way for me to go. I'm in awe of how He continues to show me that I can trust Him to provide ALL my needs! While I don't doubt Him, it's always amazing to me how He does it! I'm so thankful to Him and to those that He used in this situation! Although I thought I was going for my mom, I realize that it was for me too. Seeing the smile on my mom's face was all I needed to continue my journey.
It wasn't until I actually landed in Phoenix last Thursday (after my visit home to be with my mom who we just learned has tumors/cancer on her brain) that the thought of "forsaking all" really hit me. The tears began to flow as I thought of having to leave behind my mom and family to continue my commitment to what God has called me to do. Although I trust that God is in control of my mom's situation, it was hard for me to leave her and my family behind to deal with things without me being there. God reminded me of what Jesus said in Matthew 19:29, "And everyone that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life." While leaving behind my mom and family made this verse a reality to me, I am expecting "an hundredfold" in return in all things! This morning I read in Jeremiah 33:6-"Behold, I will bring it health and healing; I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth." So this is the word I am standing on today! I'm believing God to bring health and healing to my mother's body and to reveal the abundance of peace and truth!
As I prepare to leave for Turkey on Thursday, I'm also reminded of what Jesus says in Luke 14:33, "So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all, that he hath, he cannot be my disciple." As I consider the cost of living a surrendered life to Christ, I'm humbled that God would choose me to be His disciple.
I AM HIS!
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| Me & My Mom (after I surprised her) |
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| Sisters |
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| Niece and Nephews |
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| Mom & Dad (before saying goodbye) |
I am inspired and awed by your faith in our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ. You move me to believe for so much more, to know Our Father in Heaven is truly with us in our daily walk. I know he is with you.... Much love to you my friend as you take this next step to move on HIS plan for you.
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