One of my objectives in this journey is to have a room mate. My friend wants to go. He would be ideal since we know each other pretty well. He also gives me a person to discuss each day's events.
So why is this an obstacle? He is even less likely to raise the money for this trip than I am. Thus, I am still in need of a room mate. If I don't get one, my costs go up.
I readily admit that I have no control over this problem. I can't help my friend financially. I can't guarantee that another person will be available to be my room mate. This is definitely a God-sized problem.
That is where faith comes in. I believe that God can help me get past any obstacles in my path. As the writer said in Ephesians, my God's ability far surpasses my imagination (my paraphrase.)
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Israel Diary # 1 Faith
Today we had our first meeting about a trip to Israel. The cost is the most intimidating aspect. I am not particularly affluent. This is the kind of door that only God can open. I can do my part, but I need God to take care of the rest.
I have three choices here. I can put this trip in God's hands and save for it 'til he opens that door. I could forgo this opportunity and start saving for the next one. Or, I could give it up as a pipe dream. I believe that God would want me to trust him for the answer.
So, I will save as much as I can. If God chooses not to open the door, then I'll trust that he has a plan for the money. He knows better than I what is in store for me.
I have three choices here. I can put this trip in God's hands and save for it 'til he opens that door. I could forgo this opportunity and start saving for the next one. Or, I could give it up as a pipe dream. I believe that God would want me to trust him for the answer.
So, I will save as much as I can. If God chooses not to open the door, then I'll trust that he has a plan for the money. He knows better than I what is in store for me.
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