As the vision of what the wall would look like started to come together, I felt a peace...but not about the paint colors- rather about changing schools and all the little trickle-down changes that come with it. I had agonized over choices to make the wall look a certain way. We have taken at least as much care- and added prayer- about Liam's schooling and I had a sense of peace about the process. If we continue to carefully consider the options before us and seek God's wisdom, we are doing all we can do to create a beautiful change. I don't think it guarantees all our efforts will go just as we plan, but I do believe we have a much better chance of making a wise choice as we seek God.
In my life, the choice between right and wrong or good and bad seems rare. More often it is the all good or all bad choices that I struggle with. I try to wait in the decision-making process until that "one thing" that makes it clear shows up. But as every person knows, that one thing doesn't always come. God doesn't promise us the path will always be easy and beautiful. Sometimes the path is scary and full of potholes. As we are moving out of old habits and routines, we look for God's direction and run after it. I look forward to see how God will work in Liam's life and in the life of the family. I know that these new paths we are walking will all too soon be new ruts and routines.
Just as I could see the beauty of the wall before one stroke of primer or paint was upon it, I can see how God will use this to bring all of us closer to Him and our family closer to each other. It might not be what I expect but if I am willing to follow where God leads, I know we will end up in the next place we need to be.
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