When the dust settles...finding peace and fulfillment

*Five Minute Friday ~ Find*

 

For the past few months I've felt as if I'm moving about in a cloud of dust waiting to see what is beyond the temporary confusion. I'm trying to balance so many things and found myself adjusting to newness in many areas of life. 

• new relationship
• new roommate
• new internship
• new fellowship of believers

As if that isn't enough, summer is also *without a doubt* the busiest time of year for me! 

So thank you for your patience. I'm grateful for the allowance of time to sort out all the changes occurring. And I think I'm finally ready to share what is going on inside me. 

To my faithful readers: I know I have yet to give an update on my trip to Uganda and I will share a brief recap for now. I'm finding that there is so much more to process, countless lessons to learn and many stories that are yet to be told, so stick with me and they will come in time. 

The last time I wrote, I was preparing for an epic adventure. Being able to finally go to Uganda was a dream fulfilled. A dream that flickered many times and nearly died.  

But God is FAITHFUL and ALWAYS honors His promises.

I find that statement so encouraging. It brings life, gives me hope and spurs me to keep going. In the midst of the frenetic pace I feel I must maintain, it gives me permission to be still and know. My Father is in control and will arrange the details as he sees fit. I need not worry, doubt, or fear in any circumstance. What unexplainable peace that brings!  

As I venture toward the future and all it holds, I can reach up and cling tightly to His hand, trusting with childlike faith that He will guide my steps.

 

 And I've found that in my own strength I will 

• doubt His promises
• struggle to connect
• fear failure
• be anxious about the future

So I must choose that which is proven, and remember the source of my strength.

"I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service..."

1 Timothy 1:12

(NASB) 

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