On Dreams
I just read a post from an aquaintance who is studying at the English L'Abri, and my heart was filled with longing. Was it longing for England, or for studying at L'Abri, or for being able to sound intellectual, or for deliciously deep conversations? I don't know. All I know is that right now, I am where God wants me to be, and to pursue my fancies--chasing all over the world in search of that thing which will make me happy--would be the most frightful disobedience (and probably wouldn't even be as much fun as I imagined).
What dreams are just fancies, and what are God-planted visions? How am I to distinguish what I want from what He wants? I will wait on Him until He takes me elsewhere, but I don't want to be so ensconced in my own comfort that I ignore His leading voice and those dreams that He has given me. I can only plead wisdom to live in the moment, to be faithful in this time and place, and to see His hand directing me.
posted by amelia ruth at 8:12 AM
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Ah, the lure of adventure! I know its call well. Your thoughts on that subject sound similar to mine...
How sweet to know that we can delight ourselves in the Lord and He will, through His word, conform our desires to His way for us and then fulfill them.
How are things going for your family, Amy? Has your dad found anything yet? I know it can take a while to sort such things out . . . prayers are with you all.
Blessings,
Beth
Thanks for your concern, Dr. I. He's still very discouraged, feeling like it's because of something he did or said--which of course it isn't. But he had an interview yesterday which he felt went very well, and so we're still just praying that the Lord would have his way. We have been so blessed by the overwhelming concern people have had for us; and have been challenged to see this situation in its proper perspective--we still have food, we still have a house, and we're all still alive, so we're doing better than a lot of people!
Thanks for your concern. Will send you a lengthy e-mail sometime. Hope classes are going well and you have a restful fall break.
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