Tuesday, July 12, 2011
I believe. Help my unbelief!
It's started - my load is a bit lighter. Last night I got rid of my kitchen table & chairs. Now there is a big empty space in my dining room, and with it came the first real pangs of the reality of my leaving. As my friend Matt said to me "your bonds are in your heart, not the table legs". But I realized, it's more than just another goodbye to a place. After 3 years of being a missionary, I'm just now letting go of the majority of my worldly possessions.
I know, I know - it's just stuff. I like my stuff. I have nice stuff! It took me years to acquire it all. It's mine! Um, actually, nothing is mine. It all belongs to Him.
This is just my fear, and my pride, getting in the way. I keep thinking "what if I need my furniture later?". Truth - God will provide what I need, when I need it. This hypothetical furniture might not be as nice as what I have now, but He is certainly capable of providing something even nicer! Or, if not, my little sister Barbie pointed out that I'll probably have the perfect furniture in Heaven. HA - Now, that is some good perspective.
1 more month!
"[God] is not proud...He will have us even though we have shown that we prefer everything else to Him."--The Problem of Pain, CS Lewis
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Oh, I can TOTALLY relate as we have been in the process of giving up all our worldly things too. What I find so amazing is how He has worked in my heart in the process. He is so faithful.
Love ya friend! We are praying for you!
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