It’s crazy to think that I am at the four month mark of leaving for the race. It has been a bit overwhelming with how much there is still to do for the race. Its all coming together better then I thought it would, and that’s all thanks to God.
I was sitting in church today and my pastor brought up challenges we all face. Here is what he brought up:
Jesus meets you at your lowest moment
Jesus will tell to recast your perception
Jesus won’t let you settle, HE will call you out
Jesus restores what was lost
Throughout the sermon we talked about all of these. I was really focused on the middle two. Jesus recasting our perception is exactly what I needed to here today. I feel as if through the process of the world race, Jesus has been giving me trials and I was so overwhelmed by all of them. I have been praying that somehow I would have some resolution in trials. I was definitely called out and had a change in perception. Jesus showed me through the sermon what I was missing and it was peace. Friends, there are so many things going on around the world and even each every single one of us. I think about south Africa and all the flooding and having them rest in peace and like in the sermon, restore what is was lost.
I have had troubles with peace lately and not letting Jesus control the situation and that he will see things out the way he sees. I was talking to my mom about trying to see what I could pray about and have more peace and she brought up Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men.The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
This verse gives me restoration in Jesus, and this will be my constant prayer through it all.
Friends, please pray for me in this transition on life. If you feel lead to donate you can do so!
Blessings,
Layne
