Living Well and Letting Go

I have sat down to write this blog numerous times, the topic as well as my heart keep changing.  So, I am going to blend two topics that lead into each other. 

Recently I attended the funeral of a friend who truly loved the Lord and lived her life despite very difficult circumstances with hope, grace, love and above all faith in God and His love for her.  Those who attended the service were challenged to “finish well”.  This made me think about what it is to live well and ultimately to finish our lives well.  We must point to Jesus through all and share the hope and love that a relationship with Him provides.  So, the question I ask myself and maybe for you to ask yourself is:  Are we living well?

Psalm 27: 1  The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear.  The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Part of living well and having faith is letting go.  As I take this journey towards full time missions I am striving to let God have total control in my life.  Please pray that I would be able to be His obedient servant.  Today, someone asked me “would you be disappointed if this did not work out with the organization you have applied”.  I tried to answer as I have so many times to similar questions; that I know God could close the door or place me back in a waiting period at any time and that I was ok with that.  As this person looked at me (honestly I got pretty emotional) I realized I don’t know how ok with that I am.  I know that I only want to go forward if it is God’s will, but if the doors close I will be disappointed.  So, please pray for me that I would let go of any agenda I have and solely be dependent on following Him WHEREVER and WHENEVER He leads.  The missions process is moving along, the agency has my 19 references and I will be taking an exam and psychological profile in the next few weeks.  It is in His hands.