Peace that surpasses all understanding

It is another night at the old inn and here I am writing my faith blog .


God is so GOOD! Last night I was just having a difficult time with all the thoughts my heart and mind were dealing with, and God answers my unrealized prayer. One of my good friends, Rachel, called me and asked if I would want to come over after I got off work and spend some time catching up. I haven't seen her in a few months, and so I went over. I had the best time with her! We had chicken and steamed broccoli while we talked a bit and watched Sense and Sensibility. Given that we both fell asleep before the movie was over since we started it around 2am, but it was so good to be there. God knew that I needed an escape from my own thoughts and gave me Rachel. I would have never thought to text her or ask if she wanted to come over, but God just has a great plan. You think of all the places in the world and the people who live in it...you can think of the universe and it's vast contents...and yet God makes time to take care of each and every one of us, even when we don't ask for it. We are so small and insignificant, but He envelopes us with His love and care. What an awesome God we serve! He has just given me such a peace today. I feel rested, refreshed, and renewed. I know that He is hovering over me, I can feel His calming touch on my heart. He's just telling me to wait and be still and know that He is in charge of all aspects of my life in the present and future. I may worry about the issues on my heart down the road a bit, but I know that He is leading me every step of the way. Yesterday I got frustrated and said that I was upset because I couldn't see what route God wants me to take and if it was different than where my own heart wants to go....the truth dawned on me today. I'm not sure what or where I want to go, and I don't have to see where God is leading me! He will show me in His own time and I just need to be patient and wait. It is so comforting to know that my fate is not in my own hands! What a scary idea!!! It is much safer and better off in the hands of my Lord and Savior. I just need to remain plyable in His hands so that I might be a vessel He can use for His purpose.


On a side note, I have a prayer of thanksgiving. Elsa is doing much much much better! Her physical state is drastically changed since I saw her last. I went to visit her yesterday in the nursing home she is staying at while she recovers and goes through physical therapy. The color has returned to her face, she is able to breath normally, walk very fast (hehe), she has lost some of the excess weight, and her spirit is uplifted! Her son is miraculously still with us, however he is not eating or drinking anything and he won't last long this way. Elsa has already arranged the memorial service for May, his cremation, written the obituary, etc. She is obviously still in pain about it, but I feel that she has found some solice knowing that God is in control. My mother goes in to visit her several times a week, and it brings Elsa so much joy. I'm just so glad to know that she is doing better!


Please still keep my cousin Nikki and her family in your prayers. Her husband, Scott, left for Iraq yesterday and she still has her two small children, Zach and Hannah, to look after while he is gone for another year.Please also keep me in your prayers as I still have some issues that are weighing down on my mind.


God bless you all and if you have anyone to add to the prayer requests, please leave a comment!