When Things Don't Go as Planned...
One thing that I've learned this summer is that the Lord works in His own way and in His own timing. That being said, His ways aren't always exactly what I'd like them to be. Usually, in the end, everything works out. But, it's the in-between time that's the hard part...
...and the in-between time, for me, has been extended. My team was scheduled to leave the first week of September for France, but the date of departure has been pushed back to October 13. This is to give my teammates and I a little extra time to raise funds because we weren't at the level of support that we needed to be at in order to go. Along with the delayed departure, my team is now down to 6-7 people instead of the original 11. I know that God will work everything out according to His plan, all I need to do is be faithful in what He calls me to.
So, what happens when things don't go as planned? Well, a few instances of "God, I know you have this under control, but what is going on?" I still haven't heard a direct answer to that question, so I guess I'll have to wait and see what He has planned. He did answer me when I asked him, but it wasn't quite the answer I was looking for. It went like this... I was taking a walk the other day and praying (it's easier for me to pray when I'm doing something like walking or writing it out, otherwise I get too distracted.). During my time praying I asked God... "Father, I don't know what's going to happen. Am I going to be able to go to France? I don't even know who on my team will be able to go!" Then He said, "Claire, I am always with you." This left me a little confused but comforted at the same time. On one hand, I'm so glad that He's always with me! He will never leave me no matter what I do or where I go! On the other hand, He didn't answer my question! But, who am I to make God directly answer my questions? So, I went on to say, "I just feel so out of control. I know you're in control and it's better that way, but I'd like to at least know what I'll be doing a few months in advance!" Then He spoke again, "Claire, I am always with you." And that was that.
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts." - Isaiah 55:8-9
So, I'm trusting Him. I'm trusting that He knows what He's doing and that He has a plan. He is always with me, no matter what happens. Please be praying for me, as well as my team, that God will make His plans clear to us. And that He will bring in the funds for us to be able to serve and learn in France in this next season. Thanks for reading and praying!
In Christ, Claire Faith
Here's a team (plus some kids from the youth group up there) photo from an outreach trip I went on to the Grand Portage Reservation in Northern MN a few weeks ago. I was so blessed by my time there!
...and the in-between time, for me, has been extended. My team was scheduled to leave the first week of September for France, but the date of departure has been pushed back to October 13. This is to give my teammates and I a little extra time to raise funds because we weren't at the level of support that we needed to be at in order to go. Along with the delayed departure, my team is now down to 6-7 people instead of the original 11. I know that God will work everything out according to His plan, all I need to do is be faithful in what He calls me to.
So, what happens when things don't go as planned? Well, a few instances of "God, I know you have this under control, but what is going on?" I still haven't heard a direct answer to that question, so I guess I'll have to wait and see what He has planned. He did answer me when I asked him, but it wasn't quite the answer I was looking for. It went like this... I was taking a walk the other day and praying (it's easier for me to pray when I'm doing something like walking or writing it out, otherwise I get too distracted.). During my time praying I asked God... "Father, I don't know what's going to happen. Am I going to be able to go to France? I don't even know who on my team will be able to go!" Then He said, "Claire, I am always with you." This left me a little confused but comforted at the same time. On one hand, I'm so glad that He's always with me! He will never leave me no matter what I do or where I go! On the other hand, He didn't answer my question! But, who am I to make God directly answer my questions? So, I went on to say, "I just feel so out of control. I know you're in control and it's better that way, but I'd like to at least know what I'll be doing a few months in advance!" Then He spoke again, "Claire, I am always with you." And that was that.
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts." - Isaiah 55:8-9
So, I'm trusting Him. I'm trusting that He knows what He's doing and that He has a plan. He is always with me, no matter what happens. Please be praying for me, as well as my team, that God will make His plans clear to us. And that He will bring in the funds for us to be able to serve and learn in France in this next season. Thanks for reading and praying!
In Christ, Claire Faith
Here's a team (plus some kids from the youth group up there) photo from an outreach trip I went on to the Grand Portage Reservation in Northern MN a few weeks ago. I was so blessed by my time there!
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