I know, from touring the Blogosphere, that there are many other families in similar situations to the one we are in. We are waiting (again) for a document to arrive, one that should have been here a week ago, one that will delay our departure if it does not arrive quickly.
It’s hard, this waiting. The not knowing is the worst. Will we be delayed? What preparations do we need to make just in case? It would be easier to have everything 100% ready, to be able to emotionally prepare, one way or another.
But, clearly, there is something to be learned in this season. Whether waiting for a new assignment, a document to arrive, or learning a flight has been delayed, there are many uncertainties in the lives of nomad families. The issue is learning to deal with these uncertainties without giving fear and worry a foothold.
I will be the first to admit that I have not conquered these lessons just yet. I have been learning to turn to Scripture more quickly, as a first response, rather then after 8 hours of ulcer-inducing worry.
And because I know that there are so many others in this same situation, I thought perhaps it would encourage someone else if I posted a list of the verses I am reciting over and over these days. The added benefit is that I can pull up this list myself as needed. So, here is my list.
1 John 4:18- There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
Matthew 6:25- Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food and the body then clothing?
Matthew 6: 33-34 - But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
John 14:1- Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me.
Psalm 32:10- Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.
Psalm 33:20-21 – We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.
Psalm 34:4- I sought the Lord and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 42:8- By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me- a prayer to the God of my life.
Which verses do you stand on in trouble times? I’d love a few to add to my list!
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