Lysa's words in Red.
I enjoyed reading how Lysa keeps her faith in God even when the outlook doesn't seem like it will be what we want it to be. We must say "It is Well with my Soul" even if it isn't going good. Not an easy task.
She shared how she wants to adopt a little boy and the process is slow, but she realizes that "the best place for him is where he can come to know God."
Our dreams do not always happen as we think they should..."We live in a fallen world with gaps and gut-wrenching injustices. But our souls can rise above the dusty roads of this earth into the victorious heavenly realm that is our real home. We must always remember this place is but a stop along the way, not our real destination."
Kelly and I were just talking about this at work today. We forget that this is just a part of our life. There is so much more to come. Maybe we won't get all of our dreams to come true, just so we become closer to God...that's all that matters.
Chapter 19 God Brings Dreams to Life
"The joy of the journey is not simply reaching the promised land. The real joy was experiencing God throughout all the phases of faith. "
Pretty impressive statement. God is real and He is there for us....all the time. I think that in each experience we go through we have the opportunity to get closer to Him. Let that be our peace in the trials.
"As I've said over and over, the important thing is not what you do for God but rather that you come to know and believe Him along the way."
It's really all about getting to know the One who gives us eternal life. Never give up on your journey. The most important part of life is Him.
2 comments:
"Never give up on your dream! The most important part of life is Him" Wow! Those are words I needed to hear. As it appears God seems to be moving me ahead with a dream that is frightening at times it's great to remember He is what it's all about! Thanks!
Didn't you just love these two chapters? I love the reminder that even though we don't understand what we are going through sometimes, God will always assure us of His love. Wow. that was good! See you next week for the last chapter!
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