okay so i currently started the book "Circle Maker" by Mark Batterson. I have only read the first twenty - something pages, but have already underlined almost every word. he talks about how nothing is too hard for God. But he goes a step further by saying that we arent challenging God enough in our prayer lives. if He can do the impossible, why arent we asking Him to in our lives? i never thought about this before, but its so crazy to start imagining what could happen if people starting putting this theory to the test...
He goes on to talk about not just pryaing ambiguously for your future, but specifically verbalize your desires and spelling out what you most want God to do in your life. "well-developed faith results in well-defined prayers." you have to know what you want, but what you want wont happen if its not in line with God's will.
so, im sitting here thinking about my future. possibly an adoption agency. or an orphanage. or a non-profit of some sort. a husband who loves the Lord. kids of my own. plus some adopted ones... all my goals and dreams. but then im also challenged to think if this theory of radical prayer has ever happened before in my life and it hits me...
im in uganda. right now.
six months ago, this was just a goal. possibility. and what seemed like an unreachable feet for me (too much money, not safe enough, i would never be able to give up credits and a semester away from my home campus). however, i prayed long and hard about my desire to come to africa and study abroad and before i knew it, i was on a plane headed east. WHAT? really? ...its that easy?
if i didnt learn anything else, its that God's hand and timing are remarkable. He has got amazing things in store for those who love Him and seek His involvement in their lives. we just have to line up our deepest desires with His will and literally the sky is the limit.
personal prayer:
Father God, give me the raw dependence it takes to trust you through anything and everything. i want to bring you praise with my life, but sometimes it feels like im just wandering, not knowing what comes next. lead me to the places and people that i can make a difference for you, i ask that you help me to dream big and search for the promises you give me everyday. also, help me to not worry about the details of my future because i know that you have it all in your hands. thanks for your incredible faithfulness in my life so far. you are beyond my comprehension.
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