I was already being challenged within my Spirit? The mere thought of such amazing goodness coming my way, through a dear friend, had me still. My mind and heart were still.
I’m always reminded in stillness that… He. Is. God. He knows all things. He is working for our flock, and for our good, ta-boot! I am always waiting in, and for, Him to be seen… in and through all things.
This year He has asked me to chew on my belief in this: Kara, can you say, and stand on, the truth of MY GOODNESS being equal to MY FAITHFULNESS? So… this is where I’ve camped, been convicted and continue to chew…
Without faith (the assurance of things hoped for, the belief of things not seen) it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists AND that he rewards those who seek him.
Hebrews 11:6
He has proven His faithfulness to me, even though I’m undeserving. His goodness, I knew of in my head, now I also celebrate, I know with my heart. I am grateful.
Amy later shared with me some details for this one week of travel to the sacred sands of Israel. The last significant tidbit being there was already $1,000 gifted for me to take this pilgrimage, just under half of the amount I needed to go. Stillness sets in again.
I couldn’t believe it. Really. I struggled to believe, things like this just don’t happen to me. I set myself apart to pray and wait over this possible pilgrimage. Of course I spoke to Ryan and on two different occasions, he confidently offered his support and blessing for me to accept this opportunity, and go. I waited and sought more wisdom, and all the while, within my spirit He was simply reminding me, this is a gift, and it is for you.