Clumsy and Forgiven

For we walk by faith, not by sight. -2 Cor. 5:7 Recently, I just completed a study by Lysa Terkeurst, titled "What Happens When Women Walk in Faith."  If you have not already completed this study, I high recommend it!  Thank you Lysa for helping me realize what it looks like to step in faith.  In this study, we looked at many characters in the bible.  One in particular was Joshua.  God prepared Joshua to lead.  When Moses was instructed to lead, he responded much the way that I usually do.  But God, I don't speak well.  But God, I'm not the man for the job!  Joshua did not do this.  Joshua did not focus on his shortcomings, but followed obediently.  When God instructed for him to lead Israel through the Jordan, he did not whine, or say there's no way.  They went in to the Jordan without hesitation.  They were willing to get wet it that's what it took.  They stepped in faith into the Jordan!  WOW!  WOW!  I want to be that type of leader.  So frequently, I

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 Good morning father,                                                                                                                                        So often, I confuse your will with mine.   I confuse my desires for yours.   To name a few, foreign adoption, Africa, Mexico, mission work, writing and speaking.   I want to do your will.   I want to follow your path.   I want to bring you glory.   I’m not sure which of the above are part of your plan Father.   But, I lay them all at your feet.   I surrender!   Be my king.   More of you, and less of me is my desire.   Help me to stay fixed on you and wait for your direction.   I love you!   I’m such a mess.   I always screw up.   I tend to make my own path, and father, I know how that ends up.   I know my path leads to a dead end.   Help me to follow your path only.   You are my King.   Your path is perfect.   Help me to quit