A week or so ago, I (L) wasn't feeling good at all. My throat & head was hurting, I was really tired and I just needed to rest. I felt like Father was saying to take that day to just rest in Him; worship Him, pray, read and BE STILL before Him. However, there were a few ladies in our community that I had REALLY been wanting to meet with, but because of different events, this day happened to be my first real 'opportunity'. After battling back and forth in my mind, whether to actually rest or to go out and try to meet these ladies, I decided it'd be better for my health (and spirit!) to stay in for the day.
Z continued on with his regular schedule of language class in the afternoon, while I laid down in our bedroom, still not feeling good. I specifically prayed for each of the ladies that I had so badly wanted to meet (and was beating myself up a bit because I wasn't out there GOing to meet them). That lasted for about an hour or so, when a knock at our door interrupted Z's language practice. It was one of the ladies that I had been praying for and wanting to meet! She said she was visiting in our area and couldn't stay long (which is SUPER UNcommon for our people, who usually visit for hours!) She was literally in our house just long enough to say hello and exchange phone numbers so we could meet again. SUCH AN ANSWER TO PRAYER!!!!
After that, I was so excited and just rejoicing and thanking Father for His goodness to hear us when we called to Him and to answer in His time. I also prayed more fervently and expectantly for the other lady I'd been wanting to meet. As I did, I recalled many of His promises to us, some of which I've shared below for our encouragement.
Isaiah 64:4- "Since the beginning of the world men have not heard nor perceived by the ear, nor has the eye seen any God besides You, WHO ACTS ON BEHALF OF THE ONE WHO WAITS FOR HIM."
Psalm 62:1- "Truly my soul silently waits for God. FROM HIM COMES MY SALVATION... My soul WAIT SILENTLY FOR GOD ALONE, FOR MY EXPECTATION IS FROM HIM... Trust in Him at all times you people, pour out your heart before Him; GOD is a refuge for us.
2 Chronicles 16:9- "The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, TO SHOW HIMSELF STRONG on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him."
Proverbs 20:3- "It is honorable for a man (or woman) to STOP STRIVING.
Psalm 46:10- BE STILL and KNOW THAT I AM GOD. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
Psalm 37- "Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart... REST IN THE LORD AND WAIT PATIENTLY FOR HIM."
After Z finished language class, I was feeling a little bit better and decided to go outside to get some fresh air. As soon as I did, a girl who lives on our street literally grabbed me by the hand and said "Come with me, I want you to meet this little boy's mom". The little boy's mom happened to be the second lady I had been praying for the opportunity to meet. HE IS SO FAITHFUL!!!! I was really reminded of how He can bless our simple obedience abundantly and can accomplish WAY MORE on our behalf than we could ever ask, think, imagine, or strive for, even as we simply "rest" in His presence. What an incredible, faithful God we serve!
Z continued on with his regular schedule of language class in the afternoon, while I laid down in our bedroom, still not feeling good. I specifically prayed for each of the ladies that I had so badly wanted to meet (and was beating myself up a bit because I wasn't out there GOing to meet them). That lasted for about an hour or so, when a knock at our door interrupted Z's language practice. It was one of the ladies that I had been praying for and wanting to meet! She said she was visiting in our area and couldn't stay long (which is SUPER UNcommon for our people, who usually visit for hours!) She was literally in our house just long enough to say hello and exchange phone numbers so we could meet again. SUCH AN ANSWER TO PRAYER!!!!
After that, I was so excited and just rejoicing and thanking Father for His goodness to hear us when we called to Him and to answer in His time. I also prayed more fervently and expectantly for the other lady I'd been wanting to meet. As I did, I recalled many of His promises to us, some of which I've shared below for our encouragement.
Isaiah 64:4- "Since the beginning of the world men have not heard nor perceived by the ear, nor has the eye seen any God besides You, WHO ACTS ON BEHALF OF THE ONE WHO WAITS FOR HIM."
Psalm 62:1- "Truly my soul silently waits for God. FROM HIM COMES MY SALVATION... My soul WAIT SILENTLY FOR GOD ALONE, FOR MY EXPECTATION IS FROM HIM... Trust in Him at all times you people, pour out your heart before Him; GOD is a refuge for us.
2 Chronicles 16:9- "The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, TO SHOW HIMSELF STRONG on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him."
Proverbs 20:3- "It is honorable for a man (or woman) to STOP STRIVING.
Psalm 46:10- BE STILL and KNOW THAT I AM GOD. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
Psalm 37- "Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart... REST IN THE LORD AND WAIT PATIENTLY FOR HIM."
After Z finished language class, I was feeling a little bit better and decided to go outside to get some fresh air. As soon as I did, a girl who lives on our street literally grabbed me by the hand and said "Come with me, I want you to meet this little boy's mom". The little boy's mom happened to be the second lady I had been praying for the opportunity to meet. HE IS SO FAITHFUL!!!! I was really reminded of how He can bless our simple obedience abundantly and can accomplish WAY MORE on our behalf than we could ever ask, think, imagine, or strive for, even as we simply "rest" in His presence. What an incredible, faithful God we serve!
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