I love it when God decides to encourage His kids through something He previously taught them . . . I was looking through old papers and thoughts I had written down in various places and I found this:
I've been reading a book called Kisses from Katie written by Katie Davis. God has blessed her with a beautiful story as she is continually following her call to live in Uganda and give her life away to serve the Lord with each breath. I was so encouraged today by the section that I read. She beautifully writes out what she heard God tell her as she contemplated whether or not He wanted her to adopt a couple more girls into her rapidly growing family. She was wrestling through trusting God as she opened His Word and He spoke into her heart.
This is what God said to her:
"It's ok to be human. I created you, I understand. Do not be afraid; do not be terrified. I am the Lord your God and I will go with you wherever you go. I will never leave nor forsake you (see Deuteronomy 31:6). Remember that my Word says you would be hard-pressed on every side, but never crushed; perplexed but not in despair, persecuted but never abandoned, discouraged by never destroyed (see 2 Corinthians 4:8-9). When you try to save your own life, your own desires, you will lose. But when you decide to put aside your desires, to lose your life for Me, you will find it (see Matthew 16:25). Rest in my perfect peace. Trust me with all your heart and I will direct your path (see Proverbs 3:5-6). Sometimes I test your faith, daughter, because it develops perseverance in you, which you need to be mature and complete, not lacking in anything (see James 1:2-4). I know how much you hurt for these children, I hurt for them more. In the world you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world (see John 16:33). Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor serving Me, your Father. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Continue to offer my hospitality to people in need and let Me take care of the rest (see Romans 12:11-13)."
A couple pages later I was encouraged again . . .
"Every morning, as I wake up with some impossible task in front of me, I know that God will meet it with impossible strength and love. I serve to God who used Moses, a murderer, to part the Red Sea; a God who let Peter, who would deny Him, walk on water. A God who looks at me, in all my fallen weakness and says, "You can do the impossible."
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