Tuesday, 01 July 2008
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God's Plans: Not Logical...
by mrs violet 
I am going through a time of doubt at the moment. We have been in the UK for 4 months almost, and it has taken far longer for my husband to get work than we anticipated or planned. My heart tells me that the word of God is true. I know that the Bible promises that God will take care of our needs. I know that the word of God says that God is faithful and will take care of his little ones. If he takes care of the birds of the air, how much more will he care for us? If he clothes the flowers of the field, then how much more will he provide for us? My heart can trust God's faithfulness because he has proven it to me over and over again.But my problem is with my head. It is my logic and reasoning that I need to constantly keep in check. My logic keeps reminding me of bills that need to be payed, dwindling savings, and the rising cost of living in the UK due to the credit crunch.
This isn't a pity party. I don't want sympathy, we made our choices, and we will live with the consequences. That is not what this post is about.
This post is about the fact that it is normal to doubt. It is normal to question God, it is normal to say, "Hey God, it just isn't making sense too me right now."
But what also is normal at least in my experience, is that when I do doubt and I confess my doubts to the Lord, then the Holy Spirit begins ministering to me, reminding me of the promises of God that are contained in the Bible.
It is at times like this that I am reminded of the words in Hebrews 11:1-2
The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It's our handle on what we can't see. The act of faith is what distinguished our ancestors, set them above the crowd. (The Message)
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. (NIV)
Do you ever feel that struggle between your head and your heart?
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Comments (13)
i can totally relate. i appreciate my husband so much because he has so much faith. we have been through several situations somewhat like this one and I am sitting there fretting about numbers and bills and earthly perspective, and my husband says, "it'll be ok, we just have to trust the Lord." Just remember that the Lord's time schedule isn't the same as ours, when we think we're down to the wire a lot of times we're really not, He knows exactly what we need and if we trust Him, He will take care of us.
doubt is a good thing; it keeps us in check. Regarding the debt thing, look at www.daveramsey.com. These are practical methods of keeping up with your finances; and doing so in a Godly way. This helps, especially, when you're stuck between payments, and you need to know a way to get on track.
But to God- Paul says to rejoyce, even in those situations. He prayed three times that God would remove his 'thorn,' but God refused. Instead of focusing on the thorn, on the struggle, keep your eyes on God, and worship him for everything that he has done for you. That helps me, anyway focus mind on him. It shouldn't be a heart vs. head thing...it should be when both are in communion with each other.
you should read a book by ruth shinness her book on prayers. it addresses how she went through several years in poverty bc she decided to spend all her time at home praying.
You are not alone in having your heart and head war over Abba's promises and your current circumstances.
You are wise to deal with your doubts as you do, presenting them to our Father, then waiting for His response. It took me a while to realize that this was even allowed, let alone recommended!
May our Father's shalom and contentment be yours and your hubby's in Jesus' name. May what He is accomplishing in your hearts reach its completion through His strength in you enabling you to trust Him over your fears.
i think it's very normal to have doubts once in a while. we go through struggles and in those struggles we find God's purpose for us. God couldn't give us everything we want or need because we'd probably take Him for granted and not appreciate anything. i think we'd be spoiled children, wouldn't we? i hope the best for you both in the UK!
i have had such struggles and still do. God has been faithful . it sure isn't easy, but we have God.
Been there....DOING that! I'm not sure there's anything more frustrating (at least for me) than God only showing me that next step. I want Him to show the next quarter mile (or .402 kilometers) AT LEAST!
This is where I think God exhibits both His sense of humor and wise parenting skills. He knows that if He shows us just a little, then we HAVE to put our trust in His path and take that step and just know that He'll show us the next only then.
When I align that thought between both my heart and head, that next step seems easier to take. But what do I know? Right now I'm standing on the threshold of a decision that just doesn't make sense if I do what I feel God is leading me to do. It doesn't make sense financially at all, but everything else about it feels right, yet, here I am stuck.
I share in your frustration and fears!
Make a deal with you....say a prayer for me and my decision...and I'll say one for you and yours....can't hurt! Deal?
It's been taking my husband far too long (a year +) to be able to find work after the company he worked for downsized from 5 to 1 store. But, God has been faithful, giving us what we need just when we're at nothing. At first, I was scared, panicked all the time, and fear had me trapped in its relentless vise grip. Now, I've come to accept and trust, and, yes, not even worry. God has taught me some powerful lessons this last year or so. Has it been worth it? Absolutely! God will give him a job, I'm sure. Until then, I'll just rest at His feet and say, "Thank you, Father, for providing for me. All good things come from Your grace, and nowhere else."
I understand completely. I am currently about to take a job that is more of a ministry, and pays about half of what I could make. And to the rest of the world, it seems crazy to take the job, but to me I know it's what I must do. And it's hard to explain that to others, especially non-christians. And others tell me how worried they'd be, but I'm completely (well, not always) content and at peace about this decision. I find that when things are supposed to happen, God makes them happen. Good luck to you guys!
@prettymama@xanga - and sometimes they are the result of living in evil/fallen world. I am sure there are many things that happen to us that are the result of that as well. It can be really tough sometimes. But Jesus is our hope and our salvation.... so we can always have hope.
@quiet_strength - they are very TRUE words!
@Evowookiee@xanga - thanks for the link, we have actually managed to live debt free now for a couple of years. I think that is part of the struggle, the last thing we have wanted to do is go into debt now. I will go and check it out in a minute after finishing with these comments. I think that is a really great way of looking at it, our head and our heart SHOULD be in alignment. Thanks for your encouragement
@tattooedDaisy - wow that is some woman. I will look into it.
@AngelBeast777@xanga - Part of my reason for sharing these parts of my journey, is so that others out there know that they are not alone. So often the Christian walk can feel so lonely, like we are the only ones that ever have to deal with that kind of thing... I think this is what the bible talks about when it says to share in one another's burdens. I truly appreciate your blessing and your prayer for peace, it has made my day Bless you, and may the Lord also be with you and yours.
@le_meme_chose - thank you, I know that he is in control, it is just reminding myself of it!!!
@razzlebash@xanga - Amen, we do have God, thank you for sharing with me.
@rbmegert@xanga - DEAL!
@hopesjourney - would love read more of your journey.
@taryn_liz - thanks so much, I think there is a much bigger plan here for my husband, and our family, it js just remembering to put my hands up on this big roller coaster of life that God has us on and shouting Wheeeeeeee! Thanks for sharing your journey with me.
Our God is not a god of chaos. God has reason, and God's ways are by logic- if it were not, then logic would fail in His creation. Lack of understanding God's ways is not an excuse to go by faulty emotional thoughts. That isn't Godly at all- we are to love God with all our heart, all our MIND and all our soul. To ignore logic is to go against Jesus' commandment (just as it were to be against Jesus' commandment to disallow emotions in your actions).