5 Minutes of writing on one word. No backtracking. No editing. Just whatever comes out of your heart. It's super fun to see how just one word can draw out the things that you're already processing inside. Give it a try if you haven't before.
Today's prompt:
REST
Ready to roll in 5... 4... 3... 2... 1...
I'm so thankful today that God is good. That He's faithful. That His plans for my life are perfect, so much better than my own.
If I had my way, my life would look so very different than it does. In particular, let me just say that I did NOT expect to be 32 and be a mom of just one. One awesome, wild, sweet ALL-BOY kiddo who I dearly love and for whom I am incredibly thankful.
If you'd asked me 5 years ago, I'd have guessed we'd have 3 or so by now... maybe even 4. I'd have told you we planned to have 8-10 kids, between biological and adopted.
I'd have told you how we were passionate about parenting and adoption, how we believed they were a huge part of our calling.
We still believe that.
And yet my life has not played out how I planned.
And I'm just thankful today that His ways are higher, His thoughts aren't mine, that His heart toward me is GOOD, is LOVE, and that He KNOWS the plans He has for me. Jeremiah 29:11.... "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future."
Knowing His heart like this... TRUSTing His heart like this... is what allows me to rest in Him... even on the days when my dreams must fall into the ground and die. John 12:24
So I choose that today... I choose to rest. To trust. Because He's worthy of it.
STOP.
Oh how God's plans are so different than what we would plan! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Praying for you today!
ReplyDeleteKaty, thanks for stopping by and for your encouragement and prayers. :)
DeleteDana, thanks so much for commenting on my blog this morning! This post is wonderful...trust is so restful, isn't it? Yes, I also know a bit about life not turning out as I expected, yet I have found that God is able to bring beauty out of those dreams that have died. It sounds like you have learned similar lessons. Blessing to you, and may you have a restful time during your son's naptime!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Amy! Thanks too for your encouragement - it blesses my heart. I am making myself get off of here and rest.... NOW. :)
DeleteI love your post...I am a huge fan of piano music...thank you for allowing me to sit and rest awhile listening to your blog.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you liked the music, Nicole! That's from my old album from 2004. :) Glad it blessed you. Thanks for your encouragement - great to have you here.
DeleteYour trust in Him is beautiful, friend. Thanks for writing the hard stuff, the raw and real, the season you're in right now--that's when God does the most through all of us--and His light is shining through you when you share this with us--your pain and your trust in a good God. Blessings. {Came by from #FMF}
ReplyDeleteThank you for your encouragement, Nacole. Yes... allowing Him to move in us and through us in the midst of the rawness of longing and trust... it's so sweet, isn't it? Thanks for stopping by today, friend!
DeleteAmen that He is worthy !!! Learning to find rest in His plans as we put our plans aside is hard until we acknowledge who He is and that his plan is perfect. Praying you rest well
ReplyDeleteYes... UNTIL we know who He is... Amen, Amy!
Deleteresting in God's plans. yes, me too. our stories are all so different. God is so unique and creative. i am thankful to rest in such amazing hands. there is no other option. why do i try otherwise... believing for you and your sweet family!
ReplyDeleteHey friend, YES... He is so worthy of our trust... His plans for us are unique and GOOD. All good. :) xo
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