8/17/2011

Today is sunny and hot! But so nice. And what are we up to? Support related stuff and getting ready to head out of town for 3 weeks tomorrow! First, we'll be in the Twin Cities for Jason's cousin's bridal shower (and visiting other friends), then we head to Rochester for a few days to meet with friends (staying w/ Jason's parents), then off to Bemidji! My little bro and his family will be in Bemidji from AZ for 4 days and we can't miss that. We only get to see them once a year. Along with visiting them, we'll be making more contacts for our support. We're at 85%!

We're praying God brings us to full support soon. Our hearts are itching to be back at Camp full-time. We know God will provide, it's just the "when" that we're unsure of. But man, it's great knowing God's in control and His timing is perfect!

So faithful.

I love the book of Job. Jason and I were reading through it together the other day and I'm so struck at Job's faithfulness. He lost all his livestock- thousands of animals; all his many servants; and all 10 of his kids! I can't even fathom experiencing that much heartache. But what was His response?


"Then Job arose and tore his clothes and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshipped. He said,

'Naked I came from my mother's womb,
and naked I shall return there.
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.'

Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God."

Job 1: 20-22


When trials come will we blame God and turn away from Him? Or will we be faithful, as Job was faithful and praise His name through it- remembering God's goodness and sovereignty despite how we feel?