As we begin the final days of this journey in America before we begin our journey in England, these 6 words seem to be an endless effort each and everyday. With the focus now being "weight only 51 pounds per container" ringing in my ears, I found myself continually praying , "Lord, what is the most important thing? What am I suppose to take along this journey?I know its just stuff, but I need to have the faith to know we will be taken care of." My heart was full of worry and I must confess that doubt seemed to be creeping in. But in my devotions that morning after that prayer, the Lord gently spoke to me from Genesis 45: 20 saying.....
"Don't worry about your personal belongings, for the best of all the land is yours". Wow, the Lord has a way of gently tapping you on the shoulder reminding you He is in control! Peace followed, and I soon could rest assured once again He would take care of us, leading us down a definite path He had planned. In Matthew 6:31-34 it also says, "So don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?' These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need. So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today." Boy how often, as little children, we need to be reminded continually of our Father's love and care and guidance as we walk down this journey of faith. Knowing that our God knows, somehow takes the stress out of life.
Throughout the days, as I sorted and Bob scanned , we saw all paperwork, receipts and articles go from a stuffed overflowing file cabinet to now digital files. Yahoo and Praise the Lord !
With a yard-sale, numerous people passing through buying our furniture and with much prayer along the way, we are now ready with our 9 containers in hand. This truly has been an endeavor, but we can say we feel incredibly lighter now as we soon will begin our travels. Deuteronomy 31:8 " The Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you."
Prayer requests:
Continued good health during this transition
Safe flight to London
Containers would get there in one piece, nothing broken or lost
No problems in Customs passing into the country
Grace to make it to our temporary place in Newton Abbot ( 30 min. south of Exeter)
Ephesians 4:20 - Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish more than we could ask or think
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