It's official; we are homeless. We've been living with friends and family since last Friday. Needless to say I am ready to get settled into my new house. Unfortunately, we don't leave VA until January 12th.
To say that I am worn out would be an understatement. Can I tell you what a pain it is to pack up your entire house and fit it into an 18ft space? Our stuff is waiting in storage for us in Las Vegas. In the meantime we're living out of our minivan.
I can't help but think about Mary at this time of year. She made a huge journey on the back of a donkey while being pregnant. She ends up giving birth in a stable, surrounded by gross animals. Makes my pity party look pretty lame.
If it weren't for God, I would not have chosen to move. If it weren't for God, I wouldn't start another church again. If it weren't for God, Mary never would have given birth to Jesus.
Following God and doing what He wants, even if it's a huge pain in the butt, is always the best thing to do. Rationally it might not make sense, but in God's eyes and from His perspective there's nothing better we can do. I guess it comes down to trust on our part. Do we trust that God will take care of us? Do we believe that God will use us? Do we think His plans are better than ours?
I'm so thankful that Mary and Joseph trusted God and followed Him into the unknown, uncomfortable, embarrassing, and exhausting. Take a minute and think about what would have happened if they didn't follow God. Then take another minute and ask God to lead you where He wants you to go. And pray for the courage to follow.
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