I got some interesting news tonight. H picked me up and we went to group together, and on the way there, she confessed that having us at her house hasn’t worked out the way she thought it would. She asked us to find another place to live within the next few days.
She made it clear that it wasn’t anything we had done or said—she just realized that having a man in her home isn't comfortable for her right now, at this stage of healing. Part of me was surprised… but another part wasn’t.
When this arrangement first came together, I remember feeling a kind of “foreboding,” though I couldn’t put my finger on it. I didn’t want to speak fear into existence or give the enemy a foothold in my thoughts. But I did wonder how it would work out for a single woman to share space with both of us, especially with Tom in the mix. Still, it seemed like the Lord had opened the door. I had prayed, “Lord, if this isn’t where you want us to be, then please open another door.” And He did open this one—for a time. So I trust He will open the next one too. He has been so faithful.
Still, I have to confess, I felt weary after hearing her words. I don’t want to be a burden to anyone or cause discomfort as we walk this path of faith. Lord, please help us to hear Your voice clearly and follow wherever You lead.
After that conversation, I felt compelled to go back and read the Spirit of Prophecy I had written in my journal on the 29th. It felt like it was written just for today:
Stand strong in the face of adversity. Be still and know that I am God. I am your God, and I will bring you through every challenge if you will only believe. Refuse to wallow in the depths of despair or stand shaking in your boots about what the future holds, but rather seek Me for strength and guidance. Take one day at a time and take one step at a time in the power of your faith in Me, says the Lord.
Luke 17:6 So the Lord said, "If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, 'Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,' and it would obey you."
Lord, please give us strength and guidance. Help us to keep our faith firmly in You. You’d think it might get easier after a while… but I guess we still have a lot of growing to do.
On a brighter note, we had our Breaking Free introduction tonight and it was awesome! The girls are excited and expectant, and I pray the Lord has His way in each of our hearts as we go through this together.
And even in the middle of the chaos, God is still providing. CT gave us $300 for the painting work, and another friend gave me $20 for my birthday. Thank you, Jesus, for your provision.
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