To be honest, I was mad at God. Didn't He know Bethany needs a room of her own for a quiet place to sleep so we can all sleep?!?! What is taking Him so long to move us? Yes, we've had several opportunities to love our neighbors and live out the gospel before them. But what about our family...what about ME?
God directed me in the morning to Matt. 7:7-11, "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for." PWND . God confronted me with reality: either I can pray for us to be moved and with us goes possibly the only gospel light in the lives of some of our neighbors, or I pray that God would continue to use us here for as long as He desires and we continue to endure some uncomfortable inconveniences.
What are you praying for today? Like me, are you praying for something that would make life a little easier, a little more comfortable? A new boss, a better car, another job? Can I encourage you to chose to pray for the harder way if it's God's obvious will for you and He is wanting to change you through it?
God promises He will not give you a rock to eat in place of the bread you ask from Him (vs. 9). God, our Father, knows what we need and delights to give good gifts to His children. But He also says, "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need." (Matt. 6:33)
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Thanks for sharing this... a good reminder when I start to fear that rocks are in our future diet.
Wow, we are pretty much at completely the same place. Aaron still in our room...up a couple times at night...trying to let him cry it out but when he's right next to you it's SO hard. Two very sleep deprived parents almost every day. What an encouraging post. I have also been practicing trying to be thankful for the blessing of our living situation. About the only inconvenience is the lack of another bedroom. Ok, and of course I'd love more kitchen and living space...ok, well, anyways, just wanted to say thanks for your encouraging post. You guys are such a light of Christ to your neighbors and your friends.
Renae,
Thanks so much for being open right back about your struggles with contentment. I know the weariness and the difficulty you and Tyler are facing. I just wanted you to know that God put you on my heart to pray for you tonight and to encourage you to bear up under your circumstances. God never brings things into our lives, especially difficulties, that He does not use for His purposes for us and to His glory. So thankful for ya'll and your friendship as well!! Looking forward to a play date soon, please!!
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