The Mountains and Desert

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23


Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. Hebrews 10:35

Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him. Hebrews 10:38

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6

A year ago in a couple of weeks I spent a significant amount of time in the mountains of Colorado earnestly seeking the Lord. I KNOW with all that is real, that I heard God speaking to me about my future with Him and what it would look like. On the mountain (literally), I embraced the word (with shaky knees). When I returned home to the desert (literally)... I shared the hope of the future with my husband. I believed it was real and I believed it was God... but my knees were all the more shaky. As this last year has played out I was caught up in this new job (which I know is also God's hand!) and lost sight of this other thing.... I bet this makes no sense at all.... but I am just thinking out-loud. This last Sunday I was with Jesus in a place of remembering... and knowing that I have drawn back from His plan for me. Life hurts... ministry hurts... 2006 has been a year to get emotionally healthy. I didn't know that a year ago. What is God doing in 2007? I think he is restoring Hope (but in His mysterious way). I love what is comfortable.... Oh, I love change (but only on my timetable). Blah blah blah... I know what I am talking about. The new calendar is significant to me. I want to live in the desert what God showed me on the mountain. It is with great confidence that I move forward. Only by the Hope the Jesus brings to me!