This year, the lady that had me lives in PA, the state that we almost moved to before deciding to come to Tanzania...she's also from NC, the other state that we almost moved to before coming here. She gave so many clues over the month of November...clues about numbers and names of children, time of the day, places she had visited that weren't near where I lived, things about my favorite verse, etc. It wasn't until her last clue that I "figured it out"...she wanted to wish us a Happy 15th Wedding Anniversary...and that was the day that I thought, "I know who has me."
Cori, your letter has really spoken to me, of your love, of the Father's love. I teared up reading, and re-reading, the messages that you felt the Lord had given to you while praying for me. Beautiful... and then the song that you linked to in one of you clues... "Like an Avalanche" from Hillsong. A real word for me in all of this, your letter, the song, the plaque you made for me...it's love. It's all about our love for God the Father and the way we show love to each other. Thank you!
Link to the song...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ2_Gg6ka-k
My time here in Tanzania has been a huge life lesson...I had many prayer requests that were sent to Cori...but the one that I truly believe was answered first, that literally I had "checked off" in my own personal journal just recently and put a note beside was about being lonely here. It's been a struggle to be away from family, from friends, from our homeschool coop and support network. As usual, the Lord answered in a way that isn't always how we expect; but, He gave me contentment. He showed me that I had what I needed for now and that I could be content with what I have, in my own self and in my family.
My blog address is Whatever is True and Noble....my favorite verse is Philippians 4:8...keep reading in that chapter, and I think I have a new secondary favorite...
Philippians 4:11-13
"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through Him who gives me strength."
So, now that I feel more content, I am reminded of the love He has for me...what is the new Word that the Lord will give me? I'm praying about that. Cori gave me the word "Expectant"...I like that! Today, in my prayer time, before I got the package...I had made a list of Words that I was feeling the Father wanted me to look more into...Grace, Faith, Freedom, Choose, and Serve all came up...I'm still working through so many things...but today, Galations 5:13 spoke to me in a new way..."For you were called to freedom, brethren, only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'"
And I find myself down on my knees again
Caught up in Grace like an avalanche
Nothing compares to this Love, Love, Love...burning in my heart.
The wood burning plaque that my Secret Sister, Cori, made for me for Christmas. This speaks to me on so many level and I will cherish it ALWAYS! I cannot wait to get your second package and then I'll post more.
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