Panic or Trust ?!?

I just finished an amazing book entitled “Like a Mighty Wind” by Mel Tari. From the beginning Mel talks about how the Bible was so unfamiliar to him and the people of Indonesia that when the missionaries came and said this is the Word of God read and believe everything that is written that’s exactly what they did. So Mel didn’t understand why people questioned the Bible and God’s calling so much. If He said it, it is so. That’s it. Mel discusses the simplicity of the Bible and how we are too smart for our own good. We overanalyze and reevaluate when truly all we must do is believe. “Christianity- we must believe to experience.”

 

So since I started the book I’ve challenged myself to take Daddy God at his word and put all worries and doubts aside. Now we all know that isn’t easy and doubt and anxiety have still been present but in those times, but remembering what He told me and reading about His promises seem to make that nagging sense of panic subside.

 

So here’s where all that plays into real life, right now, right here. As of today, I have 74 days left until I leave for Pemba, Mozambique and 39 days to raise 7,500.00 dollars to cover all my expenses. Talk about panic! But Daddy has been so gracious and patient and this book couldn’t have come at a better time. So I’m taking Him at his word because he says His children will not go begging for bread because he is the one who owns cattle on a thousand hills! I am his Beloved daughter and all he possesses is mine. I am his heiress! So with all that being said I can choose to sit and over think how I can get all this money in time, or I can simply trust that He will provide like He has promised me He would, and I do my part to make others aware so those He has handpicked to sow into this ministry will be blessed 100 fold what they give financially and in prayers. So here I am letting go of this dreadful money situation and choosing peace and trust in this process. I’m not backing out now and I’m not letting myself get overwhelmed. I will simply trust because that’s all he asks of me! How simple and refreshing! (Insert deep breaths here) Ahhh....

 

So in the last week I’ve contacted the travel agent to find out my ticket is 2,200.00…I hope they have recliners and flat screens on those planes! J So I stop, wait, and pray because I can’t pull 2,200 out of the pocket. And I am happy to say that today I notified the travel agent that I am ready to purchase that 2,200.00 ticket with a smile on my face knowing that He supplied every cent of it and He handpicked those precious and willing people to sow into my life! How blessed I am..it is so humbling!

 

So that leaves me here at the next hurdle raising the remaining $5,300.00 by August 25^th. But no I will not panic and I will not fret…one because it causes gray hair and wrinkles and two because Daddy said he would provide. I know I sound like a broken record but I’ve lived 26 years questioning God in every step and in many cases just shutting down completely and giving up. Not this time.. If I have to say it 1,000 more times for it to take root in my heart and surpass my mind, I will continue to say He will provide. He is my Jehovah Jireh.

 

I hope this sparks trust deep in your heart as well for those things you’ve been anxious over and it goes way beyond finances. I am praying for each of you that are reading this that Daddy God would invade your circumstances and speak so gently to remind you that He is in control and every promise He made in his word is true and is ours to take! You are his beloved, His favorite, and He will be sure you have what you need. So take a deep breath along with me because it’s going to be ok. We can do this. And by ‘this’, I mean trust Him and He will take care of the rest. Be blessed beloved. You deserve rest and peace; this life is not meant to burden us and each process no matter how short or long is meant to teach us more about His goodness. As Mel said, “Honey you’re too smart, stop thinking about whether it’s rational just believe what He said.”

 

Daddy God, I pray for your beloved child right now that he/she would experience an abundance of peace right now in this moment. No matter the circumstance or situation at hand, you promised us well being and a future full of hope and we believe it right now. I speak prosperity, blessing, favor, joy, peace and strength over your beloved. Thank you for your goodness and your promises for they will NOT return void. So we trust you…that’s it. We simply trust you Daddy because you are good! Amen!