“I told you the first time…”

Post from September 16, 2021

A little more than a year ago, I experienced a huge disappointment in ministry. It was heavy. Painful. I didn’t see it coming so it was completely disorienting. Spiritual whiplash. 

I sat down with God and said, “What am I supposed to do now?” 

He kept it simple and straightforward. “Rest. Stay put.”

So that’s what I did. I had to learn how to rest in the way He was telling me to. That process is still changing my life! 

A few months later, I was feeling anxious again. Okay I rested. I think I’ve figured it out. Now what? What is my next? We moved across the country for ministry. Now what? Didn’t You call me here? Did I miss something? 

In His grace, He answered my list of frantic questions with this statement. 

“Daughter, I told you once. I’m not going to say it again.” 

My earthly parents definitely said that to me growing up. 😁 But this was different. It was out of this heart of deep empathy, understanding, and compassion. He knew what I was feeling and was willing to comfort me rather than correct me. 

So until He says something new, that’s what I do.