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Last week, I encountered a situation that challenged my faith. I wasn't sure if I would be able to get my teaching license in the state of Wisconsin. Yesterday, it came in the mail. So, can you imagine how silly I feel? All that worrying and fretting - for nothing!

Why, oh why, can't I just trust God to work out the details? When I realized that God had a plan, I was disappointed in myself. Where was my faith? Just in my head and not in my heart? Why can't I respond to challenges of faith better? And in this self-degrading moment, a song came and then a book and scriptures to flood my mind with truth.

His love is not changed by my mistakes. His love for me is more amazing than I could ever imagine. I might be disappointed in myself, but God's primary emotion remains love. Nothing can separate me from this love that is beyond comprehension.

How has God reached down from on high to touch your life this week?
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Patty said…
I am so excited that God provided for you. We all stress and worry over certain situations but God knows that and shows up to increase our faith. Praise God for working everything out for you and I pray that you have a wonderful weekend! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing with us today!
March 28, 2008 at 8:15 AM
Kelley said…
I disappoint myself all the time and I know the enemy just LOVES to use that against me! Memorizing Romans 8:38-39 has been such a blessing to me! Thanks for this reminder and congratulations on your teaching certificate!

God Bless You,
Kelley
March 28, 2008 at 9:51 AM
Sita said…
I am also grateful that nothing can separate me from His love, especially my unfaithfulness. I am thankful that there is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. I am thankful that I am steadier than I was last year. My growth is slower than I want, but true growth is a painful process, being stripped of old patterns sometimes requires a ripping apart. Bur He is there always to apply a healing balm and a new skin, His glory. I thank Him for redemption.
I also thank Him that I discovered a new blog all the way in North India that shines with His glory and flowers! Check out Yesu Garden It is beautiful. Be blessed, Heather.
Sita
March 28, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Shari said…
That's neat that He sent those comforting words to you just when you needed them. Those kind of situations can sure get us all worked up.
March 28, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Denise said…
Bless you sweet friend.
March 28, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Amy L Brooke said…
So glad to hear that it came! That is great.

I hope you are doing well.
March 28, 2008 at 6:10 PM
Anonymous said…
My children and I have been doing a day to day study of our solar system. Last night I was telling my husband of some things we have learned through our study and I was absolutely amazed at how AWESOME AND BIG our God is and how He cares about our every little detail in the midst of such a big and powerful universe.

I believe I was reading Psalm 104 as my thoughts started to stray on the above meditations of this world He created.
March 29, 2008 at 5:44 AM
Georgia4God said…
Amen! I'm so thankful that His love and how He treats me isn't dependant upon how I feel about myself, or about Him. He does what He does because of a shameless love He has for me... and if that wasn't enough, He's already taken care of ALL the details.. wow!

Have a great rest of the weekend :o)
March 29, 2008 at 10:57 AM
lori said…
I'm JUST getting around...and how FUNNY is it....my God Stop Friday is posted on Saturday (night)
LESSON LEARNED in a BIG way!!

and you....all that worrying for nothing!!!
SOOOOO from this point on...no more worrying....EVER, right!! WE KNOW BETTER!!

hugs!!!
lori
March 29, 2008 at 7:12 PM
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