What would it look like to just LET GO of all my plans, all of my hopes and pursuit of dreams for my life and instead, just listen and trust in Him with the plans, words and things to do with my life?
Living in Malaysia has decreased my need for answers and given me rest. It’s given me a chance to slow down on my future-dwelling mind and allowed me to stay present and focus on discovering more of Jesus’ heart. We’re tucked away in the mountains this month. It’s so quiet here, eliminating so many distractions that so often cloud my mind. We are teaching English, hosting music lessons and I teach photography once a week. God has really been teaching me how He can use us based on the unique ways that He created us. He loves when we use our talents and gifts for His glory. I never realized how much joy my heart could hold when I see my passions come to life for Him. Being away from the city, wifi, and even other teams has really brought us into a space where we can dwell in His presence and discover new ways to worship and pray to the Lord.
Matthew 11:28-30 came alive this month – Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
I’m casting ALL of my burdens on Him. All of my worries and questions about what job I’ll have when I get back to the States? Who I’m going to marry in the future? What city I’ll move to? What if He calls me back overseas? All of that – I’m giving to Him, because He knows and He loves me so I have nothing to worry about. He guides my steps in what to do. He is the author of time, so I’m trusting in the timing of my life right now.
-B
