No Matter Your Address

This particular reflection I wrote almost a 2 years ago when our family was just beginning the moving process to the community we now reside in. At the time the calling to plant a church in Nelson County was fresh on our hearts and minds.  Yet, despite the time that has past, what the Lord spoke into my heart still rings true in my spirit - especially when I find myself a bit lost and questioning His direction.  
This morning in my reading of Job 2:1-17 I was reminded that even Job was asking where He could find God.  Take a few moments to read this passage and hear the stand the Job choose to take, despite the advice of his friends.  
May today you be reminded that He is there! 
Maybe it's been a long "winter" in your life but always remember, even when you can't see Him or feel Him...He is there..No Matter Your Address!
Praying that this will bring encourage your heart today- 
~Victoria


This week finds me busy packing our family up for yet another move. It doesn't seem that long ago that we were moving into our current home. The other morning I was remembering a word that the Lord spoke to me about the time that we moved into this home two years ago. It was a rough time in my life, relationships were struggling, finances were tight, and life in general seemed so uncertain. One morning, standing at my kitchen window washing dishes, I found myself crying out to the Lord - Why? and What? and I'm sure a million other questions. It was one of those times in my life that I felt so alone and afraid of what the future might or might not hold. Have you ever had one of those moments or times or even decades? :) I'm sure you have, we all have. How many times had I found myself in this place? Probably more than I care to always remember - At one point I remember asking "Lord, are you even there? Do you even care?... and you know what? He returned with an answer.... In the midst of my turmoil he whispered to my heart -


"I am, and Tori, It doesn't matter where you are or what your address is, I am here! I have never left and no matter where you go in life, how many houses you move to, how many locations you find yourself in, I will be there, period! You can't change that...because I love you and you are mine."


The wave of reassurance that flooded my spirit was overwhelming, to say the least. All the uncertaintiy and turmoil that I had been feeling seemed to vanish and instead, peace filled that place where there had been tears. 
As we prepare to move this weekend, I remind myself that "no matter my address" He will walk with me, no matter my trial, no matter my joy. He will be there. 
Reflecting on that reminds me of the story of Ruth. Now there's a lady that went through some tough times, but what I am drawn to is her answer to her mother-in-law as Naomi prepared to return to her homeland - 
Ruth 1:16 ..."I will go wherever you go and live wherever you live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God." 
Ruth knew that this God of Naomi's would go with her also, and that she could trust in that, even when the future must have seemed uncertain. That's the kind of faith I want to move forward in as we look to see what else God wants to do in this new place.
Maybe you have a "moving" story - or other ways that God has been there just when you needed him. Please feel free to share. 

Blessings!


~Victoria