Remindeed about some things today....

that I know in my heart, but always need much reminding. Today with my family some things came up that helped me remember that God is in control of the ins and outs of our lives. It is hard to trust something that we don't see because what we do see seems so beautiful to us. When God doesn't give us sign posts on which direction we should go we need to allow him to carry us toward the main goal.

As most of you may know my little sister Sarah has been fighting fatigue, pain, financial worries because of all the Dr bills and just being a mom of two active little ones. She is so giving of her heart and self that sometimes things get in the way of her goal. Well just today as I was on the phone with her I noticed that there were many things going on that were distracting her from being in control. I asked her to stop and just pray that God would give her clarity and encouragement. She has so had to rely on what God is trying to do in their lives and not what Sarah thinks should be done. I have seen her grow much during these past few years and I am proud of her. It is funny being the older sister and always wanting to protect her. But I had to realize that it wasn't really my job; it was God's.

So if any of you have things going on in your lives that you think you can handle just remember this verse.

"Trust in the Lord with all you heart and never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do and he will show you the right way. Never think you are wiser than you are; simply obey the Lord and refuse to do wrong. Proverbs 3:5-7

This verse has become my life verse because I have seen what can be accomplished when Stephanie allows God's plan and not her own.