Over the last week I have had this particular devotion on my heart and felt impressed to share it with you. It is one of those "golden nuggets" of challenge and truth that has been resounding in my heart since I read it last week, especially right now as Brian and I find ourselves seeking God for what he has for our family in this next year.
Taken from the devotion "Walking in the Dark" by Lisa Harper:
"The key to walking successfully in the dark isn't in the PAUSING; it's in the PRAYING. Because merely waiting without seeking God's direction is as fruitless as herding cats! God is teaching some of us to be still and listen, and He's teaching others to hear His mandate to move. To get up and take a step of faith - even when we aren't sure of where we're walking."
(Devotional Verse - Isaiah 42:16)
It has challenged me to continue to press in and pray even while I am waiting on God and seeing how he is going to move or to hear what step I'm to take next.
Maybe you are in a place waiting to hear from God on a particular matter. Maybe it has to do with a personal step, or direction for your family or children. Whatever your situation I challenge you to pause AND pray, not to give up even if you feel like you are walking in the dark. I leave you with this encouragment -
"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me." Jeremiah 29:11-13 NLT
Mom to Mom,
Victoria
Journey with a Purpose - Encouragement for Everyday Women
- Victoria Mininger
- First and foremost I am a daughter of the King. Bought and paid for by His blood and saved by grace. In life I wear many hats. Some of the most important hats are being a Wife and a Mom. I have been married to the love of my life, Brian, for 14years. We have four daughters Michaela(12), Anna(10), Rachel(10) and Kaitlyn(7). They bring so much joy to our lives. There is never a dull ,and rarely, a quiet moment in our days (except when they are asleep), but honestly we wouldn't have it any other way. During the summer of 2009 our family moved to Nelson County, VA. We followed a calling the Lord placed on our hearts to Pastor and plant a new Cornerstone Church in Nelson County. We look forward to all that God wants to do in and through his people here in Nelson. Other than being a wife, mom and partner in ministry I am also working at earning my degree in Women's Ministry from Liberty University.
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