A Cup of Cold Water

"Lord Jesus, we have asked that you lead us and guide us.  We praise you and thank you for doing so.  You are leading us on this journey!  We thank you for the confirmations that you have been giving us as we take each new step in following you on this journey into foreign missions!  Amen!" Our house is SOLD!   This was another significant step of faith for us, handing it all over to the Lord.  Step by step we are getting closer to our departure date. Here was a little of the process of getting our house ready: Sorting, purging, boxing, sending. Does it stay for now?  Should it go today? Who would like this?  Can somebody use that? How many more days can she play with it?  Bring it to Louisiana?  Mexico?  Then where? No more time to think!  Don't stop now!  It's time to have it pretty, perfect, tidy, clean. Quick hide it, burn it, send it out! Ready? Now! The boys room was a monsterous task, but so good to see the final result!

Surrendering To God's Will With many mixed thoughts and emotions, I recently ended my job as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  In all honesty, leaving my counseling career behind has been one of the hardest aspects for me personally as we prepare to head back into foreign missions.  It reminds me how strong the temptation is to find my identity and worth through my career.  In the world's eyes I was finally becoming somebody.  I had finally made it.  I was now a professional with letters behind my name.  I have to admit that being able to tell people I'm a licensed therapist has felt good.  I finally felt like I was someone people would respect and admire.  People were now coming to me for advice.  I was gaining a solid reputation as a well known Catholic therapist, and business was picking up.  Financial security was within reach.  Then, I heard the Lord's gentle, persistent voice asking me to just let it go and give it back to Him.  His ways are not