Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your request to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
This verse’s truths I cling to, especially during this time of preparations and transitions. Today I received an e-mail from one of the missionaries I am apprenticing under, Nicia; she gave me an estimate of a budget, a possible place to live, and information on getting my student visa.
However, along with all this information, anxiety also came as an attachment. I finally have a clearer view of the obstacles I have to face before I can go to Spain, and yes they are bigger than I even expected. So for about an hour I opened up that anxiety attachment and stared at what seemed like mountains of impossibilities. I am not proud of it, but I let these obstacles scare me into being filled with worry.
After about an hour of this God reminded me of all the impossible situations that He made possible, just in the Old Testament alone. When the Israelites were being chased by an angry Pharaoh and his army and an entire Sea stood between them and safety, what did God do? He split the entire Red Sea, just so they could get to where He wanted them to be. I have no idea why on earth I thought I had any right to think something like finances, or any requirements for a visa could possibly keep me from being where God wants me. So I am walking forward knowing that this “Sea” will move, and that God will provide a way!
Exodus 14:13-14 “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today…The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
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