“God wants to bless us! That’s why He insists on our obedience. God wants to teach us to seek His will because what He gives us will always prove better!”
-Beth Moore, The Patriarchs
Dearest friends and family, the great task has been accomplished! The time of preparation is complete! The day of departure is here… and the Lord has used each and every one of you to make it possible! Do you remember where this journey began almost 7 months ago? The task of raising $22,500.00 was before us, the obstacle of figuring out what to do with my house was looming overhead, and the heart wrenching idea of finding homes for my precious pets (who feel like family) seemed a necessity. These things seem difficult but they are nothing compared to saying goodbye to my loved ones! These tasks were too heavy for me! Although my head would say “Nothing is impossible for my God” my heart struggled with the sheer enormity of these mountains in my way.
Maybe you know my story, and perhaps you do not… but believe me when I tell you that these past few years have not been easy. One day, a few years ago, I found myself feeling like I had been tossed down an emotional stair case and had nothing but cuts and bruises to show for it. I didn’t know how or if I would ever recover from the terrible situation I found myself in…Then, God gave me the hope of a second beginning! He called me to be His hands and feet to the people of Paris. If that’s not turning lemons into lemonade I don’t know what is; and nobody has the ability to do that better than our Lord Jesus! You see, my choices in my own strength, led me to that terrible place of pain and loneliness… but when I took the time to seek the Lord and His will He showed me that what He has to give me is so much better than anything I could plan for myself! He has shown me that truth again and again, from the wonderful people He has brought into my life, to the amazing place that I have been called to. He has taught me that He does indeed know the plans He has for me (Jeremiah 29:11) He has all along! I simply needed to seek Him and obey!
The Lord has proven Himself so faithful throughout this journey of preparation! When it came to figuring out what to do with my home I was torn! This place I call home has been a sanctuary for me… a place of healing. I knew I had to give it up but it was so painful. I mournfully put my house up for sale in obedience thinking God doesn’t always call us to a life of comfort Amanda. Just get over it! Not long after I put my home up for sale the Lord revealed a different plan: two of the very sweetest people in the whole world (this is my opinion…. But I have facts to back up my claim! J) stated that they were willing to rent my home while I am away. I showed him a willingness to give up my worldly possessions for serving Him, and in turn He saw the desires of my heart and provided! Doesn’t that just bless your socks off?!
He has provided safe and loving homes for my sweet animals too. Perhaps to some of you this is a small problem but my Eloise, Tilly and Jake have been my companions and they are dear to me. Even though it is not a massive earth shattering issue to some, the Lord saw my heart and provided a way for them as well.
“If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above the nations on earth. All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God.” Deuteronomy 28:1-2
He demands our obedience not because He is power hungry, or in need of obedient subjects! He demands our obedience because He wants to bless us! It is so much easier for our Lord to bless us when we are standing right next to Him and ready to receive it!
So, today… as we speak in fact, I am sitting at the airport in Philadelphia waiting to board my flight to Paris. I am exhausted! This period of preparation has worn me out! You know what has worn me out even more than that? Realizing how blessed I am right here at home… and having to say goodbye. I know that it is a short time… but today my eyes are simply swollen and I am getting pitiful looks from those around me who notice how emotional I am. Saying goodbye is so hard… so I’m asking you to pray for me if the Lord brings me to your mind. God is good even in difficulty! I was hoping to be tired at this juncture so that I will be able to sleep on the flight and wake up in the morning in Paris and a day full of tears has delivered just that!
I’m making a promise to all of you, now, that I will keep you updated on what the Lord is doing in Paris and in my heart during this journey. I would so love it if you would join just by following me on here and in prayer as I go on this crazy adventure the Lord has set before me! I would not be here without all of you! Thank you for being His hands and feet in my life!
Alright Paris… here I come!
*Please don't forget to donate your monthly or one time pledges!
-Beth Moore, The Patriarchs
Dearest friends and family, the great task has been accomplished! The time of preparation is complete! The day of departure is here… and the Lord has used each and every one of you to make it possible! Do you remember where this journey began almost 7 months ago? The task of raising $22,500.00 was before us, the obstacle of figuring out what to do with my house was looming overhead, and the heart wrenching idea of finding homes for my precious pets (who feel like family) seemed a necessity. These things seem difficult but they are nothing compared to saying goodbye to my loved ones! These tasks were too heavy for me! Although my head would say “Nothing is impossible for my God” my heart struggled with the sheer enormity of these mountains in my way.
Maybe you know my story, and perhaps you do not… but believe me when I tell you that these past few years have not been easy. One day, a few years ago, I found myself feeling like I had been tossed down an emotional stair case and had nothing but cuts and bruises to show for it. I didn’t know how or if I would ever recover from the terrible situation I found myself in…Then, God gave me the hope of a second beginning! He called me to be His hands and feet to the people of Paris. If that’s not turning lemons into lemonade I don’t know what is; and nobody has the ability to do that better than our Lord Jesus! You see, my choices in my own strength, led me to that terrible place of pain and loneliness… but when I took the time to seek the Lord and His will He showed me that what He has to give me is so much better than anything I could plan for myself! He has shown me that truth again and again, from the wonderful people He has brought into my life, to the amazing place that I have been called to. He has taught me that He does indeed know the plans He has for me (Jeremiah 29:11) He has all along! I simply needed to seek Him and obey!
The Lord has proven Himself so faithful throughout this journey of preparation! When it came to figuring out what to do with my home I was torn! This place I call home has been a sanctuary for me… a place of healing. I knew I had to give it up but it was so painful. I mournfully put my house up for sale in obedience thinking God doesn’t always call us to a life of comfort Amanda. Just get over it! Not long after I put my home up for sale the Lord revealed a different plan: two of the very sweetest people in the whole world (this is my opinion…. But I have facts to back up my claim! J) stated that they were willing to rent my home while I am away. I showed him a willingness to give up my worldly possessions for serving Him, and in turn He saw the desires of my heart and provided! Doesn’t that just bless your socks off?!
He has provided safe and loving homes for my sweet animals too. Perhaps to some of you this is a small problem but my Eloise, Tilly and Jake have been my companions and they are dear to me. Even though it is not a massive earth shattering issue to some, the Lord saw my heart and provided a way for them as well.
“If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above the nations on earth. All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God.” Deuteronomy 28:1-2
He demands our obedience not because He is power hungry, or in need of obedient subjects! He demands our obedience because He wants to bless us! It is so much easier for our Lord to bless us when we are standing right next to Him and ready to receive it!
So, today… as we speak in fact, I am sitting at the airport in Philadelphia waiting to board my flight to Paris. I am exhausted! This period of preparation has worn me out! You know what has worn me out even more than that? Realizing how blessed I am right here at home… and having to say goodbye. I know that it is a short time… but today my eyes are simply swollen and I am getting pitiful looks from those around me who notice how emotional I am. Saying goodbye is so hard… so I’m asking you to pray for me if the Lord brings me to your mind. God is good even in difficulty! I was hoping to be tired at this juncture so that I will be able to sleep on the flight and wake up in the morning in Paris and a day full of tears has delivered just that!
I’m making a promise to all of you, now, that I will keep you updated on what the Lord is doing in Paris and in my heart during this journey. I would so love it if you would join just by following me on here and in prayer as I go on this crazy adventure the Lord has set before me! I would not be here without all of you! Thank you for being His hands and feet in my life!
Alright Paris… here I come!
*Please don't forget to donate your monthly or one time pledges!