over the hump

a friend gave me a book with a short daily devotional for each day. it never fails, i mean never fails that it is always spot on. it is always true of what im going through in my daily life. funny how that works huh? ive been having a rough season being back in ghana. i love it here, im just really trying to find my place if you know what i mean. i want so many things for my life. i have desires and visions, things that seem way too big sometimes. and here is the bad part.....i want those things NOW. and yet i still find myself waiting, always waiting. so what can i do but wait and trust? i want gods best for my life and so i choose to trust the lords perfect timing and let him lead me through the dark times of not understanding. glory to god for being such a faithful father and loving god. without him i would be nothing. he makes a way for me in the dark and i will wait, trust and follow him always.

hers is the devotional for today. its written as if jesus is the one talking.

"give up the illusion that you deserve a problem free life. part of you is still hungering for the resolution for your difficulties. this is false hope. as i told my disciples, in the world you will have trouble. link your hope not to problem solving this life, but to the promise of a problem free eternity. instead of seeking answers in this fallen world, pour your energy into seeking me. it is possible to enjoy me and glorify my in the midst of adverse circumstances. in fact, my light shines most brightly in believers who trust me in the dark. that kind of trust is supernatural. when things seem all wrong, trust me anyway.

i have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. in this world you will have trouble. but take heart! i have overcome the world. john 16:33

even in darkness light dawns for the upright,

for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. psalm 112:4

they will have no fear of bad news;
their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the lord. psalm 112:7