John 12:35-36

"So Jesus said to them ... The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light."

This was part of my daily reading yesterday and it reminded me of my last post. Wanted to share!

stand up and walk

I'm discovering that majority of my decision tend to be made because of fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of losing control, fear of failure. Lately fear has tried to get the best of me. It grips me sometimes like a straight jacket. It's hard impossible to break free on my own. It's like walking in the dark after you've just shut off the light. I frantically wave my hands in hope that they will alert me of any furniture or wall that might jump in my way. It's ridiculous of me to think my own hands can keep my body from pain.
I know where the light is and He's calling me to stand up straight and walk towards Him. Put one foot in front of the other trusting the He guide me through the dark scary places.

If you want to make God laugh.....tell Him your plans

I saw this bumper sticker one day. I loved it. I thought it was so true. God is the ultimate author of our story and He has the ultimate plan for us.
So that leads me to this question...
Should I be surprised that God has changed plans?
NO of course not because this process is about detoxing the old, harmful stuff and surrendering to God's ultimate plan. We're detoxing and now God has introduced a new chapter.
Life in Tucson!
Jay received a wonderful job opportunity so we've decided to accept it and start living in Tucson. So the camping stuff is put away for now, and we're in the process of finding a place here.
This is something we never thought would be. Truth be told...Tucson was the last place we'd volunteer to live. Again, doesn't surprise us that Tucson is the place God is calling us too. :)
Let the detoxing continue!

10x10

Our earthly goods have been packed away in a 10x10 storage unit. What a release!
We've spent 4 years hauling around so much stuff because it represent a "old" life. Something we longed to get back to. A place we were comfortable and knew so well. But God has different plans and now we've released our "stuff" to God and put Him in control. Now we're able to move forward instead of looking back.
I'm reminded of a life group discussion about Genesis 19. Lot (a man who lived in Sodom and Gomorrah) was ushered to leave the town before God destroyed it. But he was warned to "escape for your life. Do not look back of stop anywhere in the valley. Escape to the hills, lest you be swept away". (Genesis 19:17) I am quick to compare my feeling with Lot's wife. But as they were leaving town she looked back and turned to salt. Okay, so I know I wont turn to salt if I yearn for what used to be or "look back" on our life. However, I feel the Holy Spirit stirring in me an understanding that God's moving us forward. Walk in praise and thanksgiving! Live each day with a great anticipation of the wonders He will do in my family's life. Don't look back, dwell, or yearn for what was. It's gone, God's glory has been evident through these past years and now it's time to Grow, Give, and Go!