Rough Waters…

Wiwohka

If one were to ask me how I might describe my thoughts and emotions right now, I can only say that it’s very dark and strangely unfamiliar. We’ve been wandering from motel to motel with all that’s left of our life packed into the back of our car. Feeling like you’ve been completely forgotten and overlooked by those promising to provide a resource, quite honestly, feels gut wrenching!

We were given our voucher, but then informed that it still had to be ported back to another county before we could use it. Within a day of getting the voucher, our paperwork simply vanished into the system. By the grace of God, and my husbands quick thinking, we drove two cities away from where we started to find an apartment that already passed the required inspections, which takes up to 45 days, normally. Doing things this way avoids having to wait up to 3 weeks for the portal process.

All the papers are in, application filled out… and now we wait! It could be a day… or up to several weeks for the apartment to accept our application. Though this has been a nightmare, and I will most likely never speak of it in any detail, at no time have I felt abandoned by my God! Let’s just say that this part of our journey has called for all of my faith, fully in action! And, as it says in the bible, I shall count it all joy!

God chooses my path, and in scripture it tells us that He knows our going out and our lying down. It also says that he is familiar with all our ways. If God allows me to experience these things, then there’s learning that needs to be done, and that’s growth! Of this I’m certain…growth is good, even though it can sometimes be difficult or painful.

It’s true, you know, that saying about what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. There’s only one thing I might add to that phrase, and it’s this:… it’s our choice as to whether that strength will be fueled by faith, hope, and love, or just anger, bitterness and hatred. Each path will leave you changed, but you do have a choice in which way to climb your mountains. Personally, I desire to grow stronger on the way up, through, or around these mountains. When God calls my name… I’m going to be on my feet!

9 thoughts on “Rough Waters…”

  2. In India, today we celebrate the wedding of Lord Shiva with Parvati. It’s one of the biggest festival of the Hindu calendar. Lord Shiva is happy today as he gets the love of his life as wife so I shall pray for you my dear friend. May all the obstacles be removed from your path and your goal or wish be fulfilled. Stay strong until then, because everything will be fine.❤️❤️

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  3. My precious sister, you inspire me. I am praying for the instant release of your voucher, and for you to be moved in by the end of the week. May our precious Lord Yeshua bless you abundantly and beyond your ability to contain it, for you have kept your witness and your testimony. I love you.

    Shalom shalom,

    Cate

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  5. Your faith and resilience are truly inspiring. 🙏 Even in the darkest moments, God is with you, guiding your path. Stay strong, and trust that His plan is always perfect. 💖 Be Blessed and Be a Blessing. 🌿

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  6. WOW This post is EVERYTHING. I will ALWAYS WAIT FOR THE LORD. This really really really BLESSED ME TONIGHT. Youuuuuuuu have NO IDEA.

    THANK YOU!😘😘😘

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  7. Life just threw you into a storm, but you’re still standing—stronger, wiser, and unshaken in faith. The system fumbled, but quick thinking kept you moving. Now, it’s a waiting game, but growth is happening, even in the struggle.
    And when God calls your name? You’ll be on your feet, ready.

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