This saying means so much to my heart!

If God Changes Your Heart

Be Willing To Change Your Plans

In all my 47 years of life did I ever think about how God could actually change my heart so much that I would be willing to do something that was incredibly out of my comfort zone.

 For me, it was moving 14 hours away from all my family & friends.  I could not imagine after visiting the town that we were going to move to, how this would be possible.  I was willing to move & I knew that if this is what God wanted for our lives, it would happen.
 

   Sometimes, I think God just wants our hearts to be willing.  He wants us to step out on FAITH and trust in Him!  God  has taught me so much through this past two years of back to back hardships.  He promises me this: 

Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

 Simply Living By Faith,

Love - Stacey

B R E A T H E . . . .

So much is happening all at once, & I feel like I can barely breathe the past two days.  Our family is facing incredible changes.  Ones that will take us away from the place we've lived for 20 years; from family, close friends, & many adopted kids :[  It means starting a whole new life in a brand new place.

I cling to God's promises:

Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 

Isaiah 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Psalm 34:4 - I sought the LORD, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears.

Psalm 46:1 - God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

Psalm 118:6 - The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?

Matthew 6:33-34 - But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

How do you pack 20 years up in boxes & say goodbye to people that mean the world to you?  The ones who support you on the super hard days are suddenly going to be so far away.

After My Dear Friend, Marianne prayed with me this morning, I realized it's because Jesus is our VERY Best Friend & no matter where we go He will always be there with us.  We just have to have FAITH:

F-antastic

A-dventure

I-n

T-rusting

H-im 

Jesus - Thanks for always being there for us - no matter where we are in life.

If you need someone to pray for you, please leave a comment on this post.  Please pray for the Lord's perfect will in the life of my family.

Simply Living By Faith, Stacey